Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area recorded no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in March compared to the previous month, according to the Alaska Bar Association.
There was one active legal license registered in cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in March.
The only license was granted in Allakaket (1).
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 April 2026, average lawyer salaries in Alaska ranged from $108,324 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $274,261 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 $203,022 in Alaska, compared to $187,549 nationwide.
The United States has more than 1.3 million active lawyers, with employment projected to grow 4% between 2024 and 2034.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date Of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Elizaveta Barrett Ristroph | 0811088 | 11/10/2008 |
