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Criminal Defense — Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Rock Springs, Wyoming Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged in Rock Springs or Sweetwater County? Sweetwater County has one of Wyoming’s most active criminal court dockets — driven by the energy sector, I-80, and a large transient workforce. Just Criminal Law brings serious defense to serious cases here.

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    Home » Areas We Serve » Western & Southern WY » Rock Springs, WY

    Criminal defense is all we do. Rock Springs is not a small-town court system — the volume and complexity of cases here requires attorneys who are genuinely prepared to fight. Our team brings that preparation to every Sweetwater County case we take.

    Exclusively focused on criminal defense
    Experienced with high-volume Wyoming court systems
    Former prosecutors — we know how Sweetwater County’s prosecution approaches cases
    Trial-ready representation — we don’t fold under pressure from an active prosecution

    3rd Judicial District Court

    80 W Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935

    Handles all felony criminal matters in Sweetwater County. Note: Sweetwater County courts are in Green River, the county seat — approximately 14 miles west of Rock Springs. Arraignment, motions, and jury trials are conducted there.

    Sweetwater County Circuit Court

    80 W Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935

    Handles all misdemeanor cases in Sweetwater County — DUI/DWUI, assault, domestic battery, drug charges. Bond hearings and felony preliminary hearings begin here in Green River.

    Rock Springs City Municipal Court

    212 D St, Rock Springs, WY 82901

    Handles city ordinance violations for incorporated Rock Springs. Significant caseload given the city’s population and energy sector activity.

    About Sweetwater County

    What you should know about criminal defense in Rock Springs

    Rock Springs anchors Wyoming’s southwestern energy corridor — trona mining, natural gas, and oil production make Sweetwater County one of the state’s economic powerhouses and one of its busiest court jurisdictions. I-80 cuts directly through the area, generating substantial traffic enforcement activity including DUI and drug stops. The county has a large transient workforce population, which contributes to higher-than-average criminal case volume. Sweetwater County courts are located in Green River, the county seat, not Rock Springs — a detail that catches some clients off guard. The prosecution here is active and experienced. Bringing a well-prepared defense from day one is not optional in this jurisdiction.

    Criminal charges we defend in Rock Springs & Sweetwater County

    We handle the full range of misdemeanor and felony cases in Sweetwater County courts. Click any charge to learn about Wyoming law, penalties, and defense strategies.

    • Two individuals with handcuffed hands resting on a table, one writing on a clipboard.

      Assault

    • Woman in white shirt sitting on bed, looking out window with curtains.

      Domestic Violence

    • A police officer handcuffing a person wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

      Violent Crimes

    • Man lying on wooden floor with blood on neck, appearing injured or unconscious.

      Strangulation

    • Crime scene with a covered body on the floor, evidence marker, and bullet casing.

      Homicide

    • Close-up of a person wearing black gloves performing tire maintenance on a vehicle.

      Theft Offenses

    • Person dressed in black hoodie and gloves attempting to break into a car with tools.

      Property Crimes

    • Person in handcuffs resting hands on table scattered with US dollar bills and eyeglasses.

      Fraud & Financial Crimes

    • Close-up of a broken glass window with multiple cracks and a central hole.

      Destruction of Property

    • Fire engulfing the roof of a residential building at night with thick smoke.

      Arson

    • Handcuffs, plastic bags containing white powder and small beads, and an envelope on a dark surface.

      Drug Crimes

    • Blurred person with dark hair covering face, hand extended forward in stop gesture.

      Sex Crimes

    • Person wearing dark clothing holding a black handgun behind their back.

      Gun Crimes

    • Close-up of a handgun holstered in the waistband of blue denim jeans.

      Weapons Offenses

    Also serving nearby communities

    In addition to Rock Springs, we regularly represent clients from throughout Sweetwater County and the surrounding area.

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