I just completed three years working as a public defender in a rural setting — St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve counties. Very rewarding and eye-opening (good and bad). Here is article that is worth a read regardless of where you practice law.
The Journal of The Missouri Bar
Small towns, big impact: Realities of rural practice
By Genna Tlustos | Vol. 82, No. 4 (July-August 2026)
Living in a rural area has many benefits — avoiding traffic, lower cost of living, having a close-knit community, and seeing the direct impacts of your work…
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Small towns, big impact: Realities of rural practice
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