There were 16 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Columbia County as of December 2025, according to the Oregon State Bar.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
Oregon has faced a public defender shortage since 2021. A recent report from the Oregon Public Defense Commission estimated the state needs about 500 more attorneys to handle its caseload. As of March 2024, roughly 2,500 people lacked legal representation statewide, including more than 100 in custody.
As of December 2025, average lawyer salaries in Oregon ranged from $101,640 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $257,068 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy. Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $190,353 in Oregon, compared to $187,448 nationwide.
The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 4% between 2024 and 2034.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of License Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron J Trukositz | 204618 | – |
| Brandon G W Calheim | 992343 | – |
| Chris Covert | 970459 | – |
| Eryn Elizabeth Forbes | 883429 | – |
| Joanna Marie Wagner | 085005 | – |
| Laurie Bennett Mapes | 841670 | – |
| Maurice W Cassidy | 012249 | – |
| Nicholas O Herman | 143360 | – |
| Paul H Gunderson | 774195 | – |
| Rita L Landgren | 171134 | – |
| Robert A Lucas | 650716 | – |
| Robert L Salisbury | 941385 | – |
| Ronald A Lucas | 923780 | – |
| Shannon N Rickard | 011572 | – |
| Stephen D Petersen | 732350 | – |
| Ted E Grove | 800461 | – |
