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Facing criminal charges can be a profoundly unsettling experience, with serious penalties, your freedoms, and your future at stake. By working with a skilled criminal defense attorney from Just Criminal Law, you'll have a fierce advocate on your side who truly cares about your future.
We understand the gravity of your situation. We know that navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting, but you do not have to face this alone. Our firm can provide the trusted guidance and strong defense you need to get through these difficult times. No matter the charges you face, we will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and freedoms.
Don’t wait to begin your defense. Call(307) 300-2240 to schedule a consultation with a criminal lawyer.
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Gina is an absolute blessing; I love working with her so much!
Jess Harper
K"Very helpful and answered all my questions"
Gina was very helpful and answered all the questions I had.
Kris Rushing
A"She Will Not Let You Down"
I want to give a heartfelt recommendation for Sara Lock, who is a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated professional and person.
Abigail Howland
Z"Hands down the best and friendliest place!"
Gina went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and heard.
Zachary Anderson
J"This team is the best of the best."
This team is the best of the best.
Jay Watsabaugh
A"Highly recommend!"
Maureen and the team were extremely friendly.
Avery Stephens
V"Sara Lock is an exceptional person"
She is kind, understanding, considerate of a person's feelings, and listens without judgment.
Vickie Benedick Schmidt
K"What an Excellent Law Firm"
They are knowledgeable, experienced, and efficient.
Kimber Kaper
H"Gina was a pleasure to deal with"
This office is great and everyone was so helpful.
Heather Castaneda
C"Wonderful law firm to do business with"
Spoke with Paige on the phone, so helpful and very friendly.
Case Hoekman
A"I Had a Great Experience"
The staff was kind, professional, and very supportive throughout the process.
Arlet Campbell
w"Paige Is an Outstanding Resource"
She is always helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
wendy greenough
A"Amazing Experience!"
Everyone at the firm was professional and helpful with my needs.
Austin Nave
P"Highly Recommend Just Criminal Law"
She was so courteous and knowledgeable about all the questions I had.
Pam Nelson
K"Reassuring to Have Just Criminal Law"
Reassuring to have Just Criminal Law serving our community.
Kelly Caldwell
C"Highly Recommend Just Criminal Law"
Paige was very friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable.
Cheri Irvin
A"A Knowledgeable and Committed Defense Attorney"
I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing a knowledgeable and committed defense attorney.
April Shippy
B"An Exceptional Attorney Who Truly Stands Out"
Based on what I witnessed, Sara Lock has all the qualities you would want in a defense attorney.
Baiba Galloway
T"A Go-Getter I Want on My Side"
Sara Lock is easy to talk to and communicates clearly.
Tonya Stanart
C"No One Else I Would Trust"
There is no one else I would trust my case with.
Caitlin Black
P"Maureen Is Great!"
Maureen is great!
Peggy Chaney
K"Serve with Integrity and Care"
Sara and her JCL team serve with integrity and care.
Katelynn Hill
T"You Can't Go Wrong With Sara Lock"
She is a trustworthy person and will do right by you.
Tana Thompson
K"10 Out of 10 Recommendation"
I’m thankful for the service they provide!
Katelynn Hill
A"Amazing to Work With"
She was professional, responsive, and made the whole process feel easy and stress free.
A G
L"Great Experience with Maureen"
She was helpful and made sure everything was handled smoothly.
Luis gutierrez
T"Sara Lock Is Truly Inspiring"
She is genuine, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.
Taira Little
G"Extremely Helpful and Professional"
They answered all my questions and made everything smooth and stress-free.
George Castro
A"Sara and Her Team at JCL Are Amazing"
Sara and her team at JCL are amazing. I highly, highly recommend them!
Alicia LeGrand
K"Maureen and Her Team Were Great"
They were extremely personable and knowledgeable.
Kenzie Brannan
Just Criminal Law Firm Is an Amazing Place
Just Criminal Law Firm is an amazing place to work with, and Gina is an absolute blessing; I love working with her so much!
Jess Harper
Very helpful and answered all my questions
Gina was very helpful and answered all the questions I had.
Kris Rushing
She Will Not Let You Down
I want to give a heartfelt recommendation for Sara Lock, who is a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated professional and person. She is always putting her best foot forward and cares a lot about other people. She will not let you down!
Abigail Howland
Hands down the best and friendliest place!
Hands down the best and friendliest place! Gina went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and heard. Thankful for our experience here!
Zachary Anderson
This team is the best of the best.
This team is the best of the best. Thank you all so much 😊
Jay Watsabaugh
Highly recommend!
Maureen and the team were extremely friendly and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend!
Avery Stephens
Sara Lock is an exceptional person
Sara Lock is an exceptional person. She is kind, understanding, a great all phases attorney, considerate of a person's feelings and listens without judgment.
Vickie Benedick Schmidt
What an Excellent Law Firm
What an excellent law firm and group of people! They are knowledgeable, experienced, and efficient. Gina Grimm was very helpful and compassionate!
Kimber Kaper
Gina was a pleasure to deal with
Gina was a pleasure to deal with! This office is great, and everyone was so helpful.
Heather Castaneda
Wonderful law firm to do business with
Wonderful law firm to do business with. Spoke with Paige on the phone, so helpful and very friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking any legal help.
Case Hoekman
I Had a Great Experience
I had a great experience with this law office. The staff was kind, professional, and very supportive throughout the process.
Arlet Campbell
Paige Is an Outstanding Resource
Paige is an outstanding resource! She is always helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Just Criminal Law!
wendy greenough
Amazing Experience!
Amazing experience! Everyone at the firm was professional and helpful with my needs. I'd highly recommend if you need any legal help. Gina helped me with my intake, and she was super polite and informative in helping me get set up. 10/10!
Austin Nave
Highly Recommend Just Criminal Law
Just wanted to give a quick thank you to Paige - she was so courteous and knowledgeable about all the questions I had. Highly recommend Just Criminal Law.
Pam Nelson
Reassuring to Have Just Criminal Law
Reassuring to have Just Criminal Law serving our community. Knowledgeable and capable staff. Paige was friendly and very helpful!
Kelly Caldwell
Highly Recommend Just Criminal Law
Paige was very friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend Just Criminal Law.
Cheri Irvin
A Knowledgeable and Committed Defense Attorney
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Sara Lock several times as a Spanish interpreter, and I’ve consistently been impressed by her dedication to her clients. She is well prepared, respectful in the courtroom, and takes the time to make sure her clients truly understand what is happening in their case. Sara communicates clearly, treats everyone with respect, and advocates diligently for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing a knowledgeable and committed defense attorney.
April Shippy
An Exceptional Attorney Who Truly Stands Out
Sara Lock is an exceptional attorney who truly stands out for her professionalism, preparation, and dedication to her work. I had the opportunity to observe her closely while serving on a jury during a trial where she was representing the opposing side. Even from that perspective, it was impossible not to recognize her skill and commitment.
Sara approached the case with incredible attention to detail. No stone was left unturned—every fact was carefully examined, every argument was well thought out, and every point was presented clearly and confidently. She demonstrated strong analytical thinking, outstanding courtroom presence, and the ability to communicate complex information in a way that was easy to understand.
What impressed me most was her level of preparation and professionalism throughout the entire process. She remained composed, respectful, and focused while advocating strongly for her client. It was clear that she takes her responsibilities seriously and works tirelessly to ensure every aspect of a case is handled thoroughly.
Based on what I witnessed, Sara Lock has all the qualities you would want in a defense attorney: intelligence, integrity, attention to detail, and a powerful ability to advocate effectively. Anyone looking for a dedicated and highly capable attorney would be fortunate to have her on their side.
Baiba Galloway
A Go-Getter I Want on My Side
Sara Lock is easy to talk to and communicates clearly. Definitely a go-getter I want on my side!
Tonya Stanart
No One Else I Would Trust
I've known Sara Lock for years and there is no one else I would trust my case with!
Caitlin Black
Maureen Is Great!
Maureen is great! I’d give her 10 stars if I could.
Peggy Chaney
Serve with Integrity and Care
Sara and her JCL team serve with integrity and care. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Katelynn Hill
You Can't Go Wrong With Sara Lock
I would recommend Sara Lock. She is a trustworthy person and will do right by you. You can’t go wrong with Sara Lock.
Tana Thompson
10 Out of 10 Recommendation
Sara and her JCL team have represented with care and integrity. I’m thankful for the service they provide! 10 out of 10 recommendation.
Katelynn Hill
Amazing to Work With
Maureen at JCL Law Firm was amazing to work with. She was professional, responsive, and made the whole process feel easy and stress free. She took the time to explain everything and truly cared about helping me. I’m very grateful for her support and highly recommend Maureen and the team at JCL Law Firm.
A G
Great Experience with Maureen
Great experience with Maureen at JCL Law Firm. She was helpful and made sure everything was handled smoothly. I really appreciated how easy she made the whole process. Highly recommend!
Luis gutierrez
Sara Lock Is Truly Inspiring
Sara Lock is truly inspiring. She is genuine, professional, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to answering questions and guiding you through difficult situations. I’m very grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Taira Little
Extremely Helpful and Professional
Maureen and JCL were extremely helpful and professional throughout the whole process. They answered all my questions and made everything smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend this firm if you’re looking for reliable legal assistance!
George Castro
Sara and Her Team at JCL Are Amazing
Sara and her team at JCL are amazing. The care, they show up, and they have the best interest of individuals they serve. I highly, highly recommend them!
Alicia LeGrand
Maureen and Her Team Were Great
Maureen and her team were great to work with. They were extremely personable and knowledgeable, I highly recommended them!
On appeal from the District Court denying motion to suppress. Outcome: Cert accepted by Wyoming Supreme Court
Brown v. State of Wyoming (2019 WY 42)
Mr. Brown filed a motion to suppress, arguing lack of reasonable articulable suspicion to expand the scope of the stop and to conduct a canine sniff. The District Court denied the motion to suppress and the Wyoming Supreme Court accepted cert. Outcome: District Court reversed. Motion to suppress granted and the matter was dismissed.
State of Wyoming v. Altaffer
Client charged with Domestic Battery and Interference with an Emergency Call. Outcome: Jury found client not guilty
State of Wyoming v. Ault
Client charged with felony DUI; Suppression Issue: Law Enforcement had no reasonable articulable suspicion to expand the scope of the stop. Outcome: Case Dismissed
State of Wyoming v. Briceage
Client charged with Unauthorized use of Personal Identity Information, a felony. State was unable to meet its burden at the Preliminary Hearing. Outcome: Case dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
State of Wyoming v. Bullinger
Charged with Accessory after the Fact, Aggravated Child Abuse, a felony. Count was dismissed at Preliminary Hearing: State unable to meet its burden of proof. Outcome: Felony Count Dismissed
Barney v. State of Wyoming
On appeal from the District Court denying motion to suppress. Outcome: Cert accepted by Wyoming Supreme Court
Brown v. State of Wyoming (2019 WY 42)
Mr. Brown filed a motion to suppress, arguing lack of reasonable articulable suspicion to expand the scope of the stop and to conduct a canine sniff. The District Court denied the motion to suppress and the Wyoming Supreme Court accepted cert. Outcome: District Court reversed. Motion to suppress granted and the matter was dismissed.
State of Wyoming v. Altaffer
Client charged with Domestic Battery and Interference with an Emergency Call. Outcome: Jury found client not guilty
State of Wyoming v. Ault
Client charged with felony DUI; Suppression Issue: Law Enforcement had no reasonable articulable suspicion to expand the scope of the stop. Outcome: Case Dismissed
State of Wyoming v. Briceage
Client charged with Unauthorized use of Personal Identity Information, a felony. State was unable to meet its burden at the Preliminary Hearing. Outcome: Case dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
State of Wyoming v. Bullinger
Charged with Accessory after the Fact, Aggravated Child Abuse, a felony. Count was dismissed at Preliminary Hearing: State unable to meet its burden of proof. Outcome: Felony Count Dismissed
Why Choose Just Criminal Law
At Just Criminal Law, we are deeply rooted in the Gillette community, providing tailored legal services that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our local insights and strategic focus ensure effective and reliable legal solutions.
Strong focus on Gillette community needs
Expert knowledge of local laws and regulations
Committed to personalized client service
Responsive and adaptive legal strategies
Highly experienced legal professionals
Proven track record of successful outcomes
Aggressive Defense, Proven Results
Determined to protect your rights and achieve success.
Personalized Legal Support
Individual case review and strategy for your needs.
Experience You Can Rely On
15+ years in criminal law ensures robust defense.
Local Expertise in Gillette
We know Gillette, so you get tailored defense strategies.
Meet Our Expert Team at Just Criminal Law
Just Criminal Law is deeply embedded in the Gillette community, offering specialized legal services with a focus on local needs. Our expert team is committed to providing precise, efficient solutions tailored to Gillette's unique landscape, ensuring clients receive responsive and personalized service. Leveraging our extensive regional knowledge, we deliver a robust and reliable legal representation that aligns with client expectations. At Just Criminal Law, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships through trust and exceptional service, giving our clients the assurance of competent and dedicated legal assistance. Choose us for a firm that truly understands and champions the community it serves.
While you have the right to represent yourself, it is not advisable. Criminal defense is complex and having a skilled attorney increases your chances of a favorable outcome. An experienced defense attorney understands the legal system, can negotiate on your behalf, and will work to protect your rights.
How are your fees structured?
Our fees are based on the complexity of the case and the anticipated time commitment. We offer transparent pricing and will discuss all fees during the initial consultation. Payment plans may be available depending on your situation. Our priority is to provide affordable and effective defense services.
What happens during a criminal trial?
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence and arguments. It involves jury selection, opening statements, witness testimonies, cross-examinations, closing arguments, and jury deliberation. The verdict is delivered based on the evidence presented. Our team will guide you through every step of the process.
What are my rights if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It is important to clearly state your desire for legal counsel and to refrain from answering questions without an attorney present. These rights are designed to protect you during legal proceedings.
