How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Putnam County in January?

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By Illinois Valley Times

Feb 8, 2025

Cities within Putnam County had no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses compared to the previous month, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

In total, there were two active legal licenses recorded in cities in Putnam County in January.

The majority of these active licenses were granted in Hennepin and Standard (1).

According to the ABA’s 2024 Profile of the Legal Profession, Illinois had the fourth-highest number of lawyers per capita in the United States, with nearly five lawyers per 1,000 residents.

Illinois is home to the fifth-largest lawyer population in the U.S., with over 62,000 attorneys, according to the ABA’s 2024 Profile of the Legal Profession.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Cities Located Within Putnam County in January