Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Wyoming. Know your rights and find help.
The only statewide legal services provider, offering free civil legal assistance to low-income Wyomingites in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Connects low-income Wyoming residents with volunteer attorneys who provide free legal representation in civil matters.
Visit Website →Provides free legal advocacy for Wyoming residents with disabilities regarding rights, services, access, and abuse or neglect prevention.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income Wyoming residents statewide.
Visit Website →Coordinates pro bono legal services and access to justice initiatives statewide.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Wyoming is the court of last resort with five justices. Wyoming does not have an intermediate appellate court; appeals go directly from trial courts to the Supreme Court. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across nine judicial districts. Circuit Courts handle misdemeanors, civil cases under $50,000, small claims, and preliminary hearings. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations.
Governs rental relationships under Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, covering eviction procedures, security deposits, and lease requirements with relatively minimal statutory regulation.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, and disability under Wyo. Stat. 27-9-105.
Prohibits deceptive trade practices under Wyo. Stat. 40-12-101 with enforcement by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Protects up to $40,000 of equity ($80,000 for married couples) in a homestead from forced sale by creditors under Wyo. Stat. 1-20-101.
Governs rental relationships with provisions for security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, and age.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-990-3877
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
New measures to address rising property valuations with updated assessment appeal procedures and exemption amounts.
New legal frameworks governing energy worker protections and community support during the transition from coal to alternative energy.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 8 years (oral) / 10 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $10-$20 (claims up to $6,000 in Circuit Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $70-$170
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $70-$100
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income Wyoming residents in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Pro bono legal services for qualifying low-income Wyoming residents through volunteer attorneys.
Visit Website →Free legal services for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho communities on the Wind River Reservation.
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