State+Public+Defender

The Agency, established July 1, 1978, provides legal services in Wyoming's 23 counties for indigent persons charged with or convicted of a serious crime in Woming. The State Public Defender serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Assistant Public Defenders serve at the pleasure of the State Public Defender. All Public Defenders must be members in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar (W.S. 7-6-101 through W.S. 7-6-114). (2014 State Directory)