Sheridan is one of Wyoming’s more active court jurisdictions. Our attorneys defend the full range of misdemeanor and felony charges in Sheridan County — from first DUI to serious felonies — with the same aggressive, trial-ready approach we bring to every case we take.
4th Judicial District Court
224 S Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801Handles all felony matters in Sheridan County following preliminary hearing. Shared with Johnson County — the Honorable William Edelman presides. Arraignment, motion hearings, and jury trials are conducted here.
Sheridan County Circuit Court
224 S Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801Handles all misdemeanor cases — DUI/DWUI, assault, domestic battery, drug possession. Bond hearings and preliminary hearings for felony charges also begin in circuit court before potential bind-over to district court.
Sheridan City Municipal Court
55 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, WY 82801Handles city ordinance violations within Sheridan city limits. Penalties up to 6 months in jail and/or $750 in fines for applicable offenses.
What you should know about criminal defense in Sheridan
Sheridan County sits at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming and is one of the state’s more prosperous and active communities. The local economy is driven by ranching, coal, tourism, and a growing retail and service sector. I-90 runs through Sheridan and generates significant traffic enforcement activity — DUI and drug stop cases are common. The county also has a sizable population of hunters and outdoorspeople, which means firearms and weapons charges are not uncommon. Sheridan’s courts are busier than most rural Wyoming counties, and having an attorney who regularly appears here — who knows the prosecutors and the court’s expectations — makes a meaningful difference in how your case is handled.
Criminal charges we defend in Sheridan & Sheridan County
We handle the full range of misdemeanor and felony cases in Sheridan County courts. Click any charge to learn about Wyoming law, penalties, and defense strategies.
Also serving nearby communities
In addition to Sheridan, we regularly represent clients from throughout Sheridan County and the surrounding area.
