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Newest Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Sworn In

Posted On: March 13, 2018

CHEYENNE – A local attorney joined the ranks of the most influential jurists in the state Monday in a ceremony attended by friends, family, elected officials and the legal community.

Sheridan High School Student Takes Internship to the Courthouse [Sheridan Co. Circuit Court]

Posted On: February 21, 2018

SHERIDAN — Curious to learn more after earning a championship win with Sheridan High School’s We the People team, Liam Brown reached out to Judge Shelley Cundiff asking for an internship.

Welcome Justice Lynne Boomgaarden

Posted On: February 20, 2018

We are pleased to announce that Justice Lynne Boomgaarden is beginning her tenure with the Wyoming Supreme Court as of February 20, 2018. Governor Mead appointed Justice Boomgaarden as the new justice in December to replace retiring Justice William U. Hill. We look forward to working with her and benefiting from her extensive legal experience. […]

State of the Judiciary 2018

Posted On: February 13, 2018

Chief Justice E. James Burke delivered the State of the Judiciary to a Joint Session of the Wyoming State Legislature on February 12, 2018.

Circuit Court Judge Jane Eakin Retiring February 16th

Posted On: February 6, 2018

Judge Jane Eakin, Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial District, Rawlins, Wyoming, will retire from the court effective February 16th. Judge Eakin has served the citizens of this state as a circuit court judge with distinction for over 13 years.

A New Online Jury Management System Will Soon Be Available to Better Serve the Citizens of Wyoming

Posted On: February 2, 2018

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke is pleased to announce that a new jury management system will soon be available to the citizens of Wyoming.

Justice William U. Hill Retiring February 16, 2018

Posted On: January 25, 2018

Perhaps one of the greatest opportunities retiring Justice William U. Hill has been afforded during his legal career has been the chance, as a Wyoming Supreme Court Justice, to teach school children about the judiciary. Ruby Gregorio, Justice Hill’s Judicial Assistant, commented that his “desire to educate young children about the court system has been a large part of his passion as a justice.”

Exhibit Highlights Success of Wyoming Women in Law

Posted On: January 8, 2018

A new exhibit opening next month at the Wyoming Supreme Court will highlight the accomplishments of women in the state. Currently, only 19 percent of all judges in Wyoming are women.

Governor Appoints New Circuit Court Judge for the Second Judicial District

Posted On: December 15, 2017

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Matt Mead has appointed Susan Stipe to be Circuit Court Judge for the Second Judicial District in Carbon County (Rawlins). Stipe fills the vacancy occurring with the retirement of Judge Jane Eakin on February 16, 2018.

Governor Appoints New Justice to the Wyoming Supreme Court

Posted On: December 15, 2017

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Matt Mead has appointed Lynne Boomgaarden to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Boomgaarden replaces Justice William U. Hill, who has been on the Supreme Court since 1998 – over 19 years. Justice Hill will retire on February 17, 2018.