Wyoming Criminal Defense Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Wyoming criminal defense attorneys who navigate the District Court system, Treatment Court Programs, indeterminate sentencing with the Wyoming Board of Parole, and Wyoming’s wide-open-spaces criminal procedure.

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How we match your Wyoming criminal defense case

When you submit a Wyoming criminal defense matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A criminal defense matter needs someone who handles criminal defense work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Wyoming law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Wyoming who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.

Exhibit A

What happens with a criminal defense claim in Wyoming

Day 0
Arrest or charge.
Say nothing beyond identifying yourself and ask for a lawyer. Do not consent to searches. Everything after this is built on what you did not say.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Wyoming criminal defense attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Days 1–14
First appearance and bail.
Your attorney addresses release conditions and gets the charging documents. In Wyoming, this is where the tone of the case is set.
Weeks to months
Discovery and motions.
Police reports, video, lab work, witness statements. Motions to suppress or dismiss are filed where the evidence was obtained improperly.
Before trial
Negotiation or trial.
Most cases resolve by dismissal or plea; some go to trial. Your attorney advises on the risk of each with the actual evidence in hand.
Resolution
Outcome and record.
Fees are quoted before you commit — hourly or a retainer, spelled out in writing at the free consultation.

Felony Statute of Limitations: No limit
No general statute of limitations for felonies in Wyoming (Wyo. Stat. § 7-3-512 — no time limitation for criminal prosecutions except as specifically provided)
Misdemeanor Statute of Limitations: No limit
No general statute of limitations for misdemeanors either; certain specific offenses have limits
Sentencing Structure: Statute-specific maximum
Statute-specific maximum sentences (no general felony class system); indeterminate sentencing with Wyoming Board of Parole controlling release; mandatory minimums for certain firearms (§ 6-8-101), drug, repeat DUI, and habitual offender enhancements (§ 6-10-201)
Expungement / Record Sealing: 5 years
Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1501 et seq.; broader for non-convictions; non-violent misdemeanors expungeable after 5 years (1 year for certain alcohol offenses); certain non-violent felonies after 10 years (2020 reforms expanded eligibility); violent felonies and sex offenses generally not expungeable
Bail / Pretrial Release: Bail
Bail under W.R.Cr.P. 46; constitutional right to bail with exceptions (Wyo. Const. Art. 1, § 14); magistrate bond determination
Typical attorney fee: Hourly
Hourly / Flat Fee

Wyoming classifies crimes under Wyo. Stat. Title 6. Wyoming does not use a generic class-based felony numbering system; offenses are defined statute by statute with specific maximum sentences. Felonies are offenses punishable by more than 1 year (state penitentiary); misdemeanors up to 1 year (county jail). Murder in the First Degree carries life without parole, life, or death (Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-101) — Wyoming retains an active but rarely-used death penalty (last execution 1992). Wyoming marijuana remains strictly criminalized: no medical or recreational. Simple possession (under 3 oz) is a misdemeanor (§ 35-7-1031(c)) up to 12 months and $1,000; over 3 oz felony. Wyoming uses indeterminate sentencing with minimum and maximum and the Wyoming Board of Parole controlling release decisions. Mandatory minimums apply for certain firearms, drug, and habitual offender enhancements. Treatment Court Program (drug court, DUI court, mental health court) is available in major counties. Wyoming’s Suspended Imposition of Sentence under Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-301 is the primary first-offender diversion — successful completion means no conviction on the public record. Expungement under § 7-13-1501 et seq. is limited but was expanded in 2020 reforms for certain non-violent misdemeanors and felonies after waiting periods.

Exhibit B

When to call a criminal defense attorney in Wyoming

Does any of this sound like you? Tap what applies.

0of 6 apply

Tick anything that applies. Even one is reason enough to talk to a Wyoming criminal defense attorney before you talk to an insurer.

Talk to an attorney anyway

Meanwhile, don’t

Talking to Wyoming Highway Patrol, DCI, Cheyenne PD, Casper PD, or any Wyoming officer without an attorney
Consenting to a search when Wyo. Const. Art. 1, § 4 may require a warrant
Missing a Wyoming court date — bench warrants and bond forfeiture follow
Posting about the case on social media — Wyoming prosecutors subpoena platforms aggressively
Deleting messages or photos from your phone — Tampering with evidence offenses can be felonies
Accepting the county/district attorney’s first plea offer without exploring Suspended Imposition, Treatment Court, drug court, DUI court, mental health court, or charge reduction

Exhibit C

Criminal Defense cases we take in Wyoming

Which one is closest to yours?

DUI

Wyoming DUI under § 31-5-233 — BAC .08+ adult, .02 under 21, .04 CDL. First offense: up to 6 months jail, 90-day license suspension. .15+ enhanced (IID required). Second offense mandatory 7 days. Third within 10 years felony mandatory 30 days. Fourth within 10 years felony up to 7 years.

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Exhibit D

How much do Wyoming criminal defense attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Wyoming · Criminal Defense

Fee modelHourly / Flat Fee

Feequoted per petition or matter

Filing costsitemized upfront

Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Criminal Defense matters in Wyoming are usually a flat fee per filing — quoted before you commit, not billed by the hour.

Criminal defense attorneys in Wyoming work on hourly or flat-fee retainers — contingency fees are prohibited in criminal cases under Wyo. R. Prof. Conduct 1.5(d) and ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Misdemeanors and most felonies are flat-fee; complex cases (federal, capital, white-collar) use hourly billing. The Wyoming Office of the State Public Defender represents indigent defendants statewide.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Wyoming criminal defense compensation can include

A Wyoming criminal defense recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Charge Dismissal

Outright dismissal through motion to suppress, motion to dismiss for insufficient evidence, prosecutor nolle prosequi, or speedy trial dismissal.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Wyoming criminal defense questions, answered

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No. Politely decline and ask for an attorney. Wyoming Highway Patrol, DCI (Division of Criminal Investigation), Cheyenne PD, Casper PD, Laramie PD, and county sheriffs use trained interrogation. Anything you say is admissible. Invoke your Fifth Amendment right to silence and Wyo. Const. Art. 1, § 11 right against self-incrimination.

Yes. Wyoming misdemeanors carry up to 1 year in county jail and $1,000-$5,000 fines depending on offense. Suspended Imposition of Sentence (§ 7-13-301) — completion means no conviction on record — and Treatment Court programs make early counsel critical. DV (§ 6-2-510, 511) and DUI convictions trigger major collateral consequences including federal firearm prohibitions.

State cases go through Wyoming District Court (felonies, certain misdemeanors) or Circuit Court (misdemeanors). Federal cases go to U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming (Cheyenne, Casper, Yellowstone holdings) under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Federal cases commonly involve drug trafficking (I-25, I-80, I-90 corridors), § 922(g) firearm cases, wire fraud, energy-sector fraud, Yellowstone National Park offenses (exclusive federal jurisdiction), and Major Crimes Act prosecutions in Wind River Reservation.

Wyoming plea agreements under W.R.Cr.P. 11 are negotiated between the county/district attorney and defense. Pleas can include charge reductions, Suspended Imposition of Sentence (§ 7-13-301 — completion = no conviction), Treatment Court entry (drug court, DUI court, mental health court), and stipulated sentence recommendations.

Yes, but Wyoming expungement is narrower than most states. § 7-13-1501 et seq. allows expungement of certain non-violent misdemeanors after 5 years (1 year for first-offense alcohol misdemeanors), certain non-violent felonies after 10 years (post-2020 reforms). Violent felonies, sex offenses, DUIs, and offenses involving firearms generally not expungeable. Suspended Imposition completion (§ 7-13-301) means no conviction on public record.

Wyoming handles juveniles in District Court Juvenile Division under Wyo. Stat. Title 14, Ch. 6. Juvenile records confidential. Expungement of juvenile records under § 14-6-241. Transfer to adult court for 14+ for serious offenses under § 14-6-237; certain offenses for 14+ have concurrent jurisdiction (Wyoming uses prosecutorial direct file for some violent felonies).

Wyoming DUI under Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-233: BAC .08+ adult, .02 under 21, .04 CDL. First offense: up to 6 months jail, $200-$750 fine, 90-day license suspension, IID for first offense BAC .15+. Second offense within 10 years: mandatory 7 days, $200-$750 fine. Third offense within 10 years: felony with mandatory 30 days, up to 2 years. Fourth offense within 10 years: felony with up to 7 years. Aggravated DUI (BAC .15+) enhanced penalties. Implied consent under § 31-6-102 — refusal triggers 6-month administrative license suspension.