1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Legal Aid of Wyoming (LAW)
- Wyoming’s primary provider of free civil legal services (housing, family law, public benefits, domestic violence).
- Website: legalaidofwyoming.org
- Phone: 1-877-432-9955 (Statewide Hotline)
- Eligibility: Income-based; serves low-income residents.
- Equal Justice Wyoming
- Funds and coordinates civil legal services for low-income residents.
- Website: equaljustice.wyo.gov
- Pro Bono Wyoming
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: probono.wy.gov
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelp Wyoming
- Search for legal aid by topic or county: lawhelpwy.org.
- Wyoming State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations: wyomingbar.org.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded programs in Wyoming: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
- Wyoming Judicial Branch Self-Help Center
- Guides, forms, and referrals: courts.state.wy.us/self-help.
3. Hotlines
- Legal Aid of Wyoming Hotline: 1-877-432-9955
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-990-3877 (Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault).
- Senior Legal Assistance: Contact Legal Aid of Wyoming for help with issues affecting seniors (e.g., Medicare, elder abuse).
- Veterans’ Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid of Wyoming or local VA offices.
4. Additional Resources
- 211 Wyoming: Dial 211 or visit wyoming211.org for community referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs:
- Pro Bono Wyoming: probono.wy.gov (statewide volunteer attorneys).
- University of Wyoming College of Law Clinics: Free services in family law, immigration, and more: uwyo.edu/law/clinics.
- Self-Help Centers:
- Laramie County Self-Help Center: courts.state.wy.us/self-help (Cheyenne).
- Natrona County Self-Help: Contact the Casper courthouse for assistance.
- Immigrant & Refugee Resources:
- Immigrant Hope – Casper: Free immigration legal aid: immigranthope.org/casper.
- Native American Legal Aid:
- Eastern Shoshone Tribal Court (Wind River Reservation): 307-332-3066.
- Northern Arapaho Tribal Court: 307-332-6120.
- Legal Aid of Wyoming also serves tribal communities.
Note
- Wyoming’s legal aid system relies heavily on statewide services like Legal Aid of Wyoming and online tools due to its rural geography.
- Eligibility depends on income, residency, and case type (e.g., eviction, domestic violence, disability benefits).
- For urgent issues (e.g., restraining orders, evictions), call the Legal Aid Hotline first.
- Tribal members should contact local tribal courts or Legal Aid of Wyoming for specialized support.