As of the fourth quarter of 2025, cities in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area had a total of two lawyers in good standing practicing law, according to the Alaska Bar Association.
This is an increase from the previous quarter, when there was one lawyers in good standing in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Delta accounted for the largest portion of these active licenses, with 0 registered in the city.
Alaska has no law schools, yet it maintains a higher-than-average ratio of lawyers compared to the relatively low overall population. In Alaska, according to the Bar Association Directory, there are now 2,486 attorneys actively practicing law and a total of approximately 4,160 lawyers licensed to practice in the state.
As of December 2025, average lawyer salaries in Alaska ranged from $108,346 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $274,028 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 $202,912 in Alaska, 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.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date Of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Aaron Smith | 2405065 | 05/31/2024 |
| Peter S. Hallgren | 7206025 | 06/01/1972 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Alaska Bar Association. The source data can be found here.
