Criminal defense is all we do. Hot Springs County is one of Wyoming’s smallest court jurisdictions, but the consequences of a conviction are just as permanent here as anywhere in the state. Our attorneys provide full-scale criminal defense in Thermopolis and throughout the county.
5th Judicial District Court
415 Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443Handles all felony criminal matters in Hot Springs County. Shared district court bench with other Bighorn Basin counties. Scheduling is less frequent than larger jurisdictions — early attorney involvement is critical.
Hot Springs County Circuit Court
415 Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443Handles all misdemeanor cases — DUI/DWUI, assault, domestic battery, drug possession. Bond hearings and preliminary hearings for felony charges begin here.
What you should know about criminal defense in Thermopolis
Hot Springs County is one of Wyoming’s smallest and most rural counties, with a population of just a few thousand and Thermopolis as its only significant town. The county is known for Wyoming Hot Springs State Park and its natural hot springs — tourism, ranching, and agriculture define the local economy. Because the county is so small, court scheduling is infrequent compared to larger Wyoming jurisdictions — missing a hearing date or filing deadline can have outsized consequences here. The legal community in Hot Springs County is extremely small, which means relationships and local knowledge matter enormously. An attorney who knows the judge and the prosecutor personally — and appears here regularly — has real advantages.
Criminal charges we defend in Thermopolis & Hot Springs County
We handle the full range of misdemeanor and felony cases in Hot Springs County courts. Click any charge to learn about Wyoming law, penalties, and defense strategies.
Also serving nearby communities
In addition to Thermopolis, we regularly represent clients from throughout Hot Springs County and the surrounding area.
