United States District Court for the District of Wyoming

10th Circuit Cheyenne, Wyoming

About This Court

The District of Wyoming is a federal judicial district covering the entire state of Wyoming, making it one of the geographically largest single-district states in the country. The court also has jurisdiction over Yellowstone National Park, which extends into portions of Montana and Idaho, giving the district a unique territorial reach beyond state borders. It sits within the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Wyoming's economy and land use patterns shape much of the court's docket, with cases frequently involving natural resources, energy development, public lands, and federal agency actions. The district handles all civil and criminal federal matters arising within its boundaries.

Cheyenne serves as the primary seat of the court, with additional locations in Casper and Mammoth Hot Springs. Despite the district's large geographic area, its relatively small population means the court operates with a modest number of judgeships compared to more populous districts.

Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence, along with the court's local rules. Bankruptcy cases are handled by the companion Bankruptcy Court, District of Wyoming.

Caseload

The court handles a notable volume of cases involving public lands, natural resources, energy regulation, and environmental law given Wyoming's significant federal land ownership and extractive industries. Criminal matters related to Yellowstone National Park also represent a distinctive aspect of the docket.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, which generally requires membership in good standing with the Wyoming State Bar or admission pro hac vice for out-of-state attorneys appearing in specific matters.

Clerk's Office

2120 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001

(307) 433-2120

Active Judges 4

Name	Appointed By	Confirmed	Law School
Nancy Freudenthal	Barack Obama	2010	University of Wyoming College of Law
Alan Johnson	Ronald Reagan	1985	University of Wyoming College of Law
Kelly Rankin	Joseph R. Biden	2024	University of Wyoming College of Law
Scott Skavdahl	Barack Obama	2011	University of Wyoming College of Law

Local Rules

68 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 43

Rule	Title
Rule 10.1	FORM OF PLEADINGS, MOTIONS AND OTHER FILINGS
Rule 15.1	MOTIONS TO AMEND
Rule 16.1	INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCES
Rule 16.2	FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
Rule 16.3	ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Rule 16.4	COMPLEX CASES
Rule 26.1	DISCOVERY
Rule 30.1	DEPOSITIONS
Rule 3.1	CIVIL COVER SHEET
Rule 33.1	FORMAT AND SERVICE OF DISCOVERY REQUESTS
Rule 34.1	PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
Rule 37.1	DISCOVERY DISPUTES
Rule 40.1	ASSIGNMENT OF CASES FOR TRIAL
Rule 40.2	ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
Rule 4.1	SUMMONS
Rule 41.1	DISMISSAL OF CASES
Rule 42.1	DETERMINATION OF MOTIONS TO CONSOLIDATE
Rule 43.1	COURTROOM DECORUM
Rule 43.2	TRIAL MANAGEMENT
Rule 47.1	VOIR DIRE EXAMINATION
Rule 47.2	COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRIAL JURORS
Rule 48.1	IMPANELING A JURY
Rule 48.2	RETURN OF VERDICTS
Rule 5.1	FILING WITH THE COURT
Rule 5.2	ELECTRONIC FILING
Rule 52.1	PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Rule 54.1	PREPARATION OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS
Rule 54.2	TAXATION OF COSTS
Rule 54.3	ATTORNEY'S FEES
Rule 54.4	JURY COST ASSESSMENT
Rule 6.1	TIME
Rule 65.1	BONDS
Rule 67.1	DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS IN THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT
Rule 7.1	MOTIONS
Rule 72.1	DUTIES OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Rule 72.2	PRISONER PETITIONS FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF INCLUDING RELIEF UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241, § 2254 AND § 2255
Rule 72.3	PRISONER CASES CHALLENGING CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT, INCLUDING CASES UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Rule 73.1	CONSENT TO TRIAL AND DISPOSITION OF CIVIL CASE BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGES
Rule 74.1	RECONSIDERATION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S ACTION
Rule 8.1	EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA FROM FILINGS
Rule 81.1	REMOVAL
Rule 83.6	REVIEW OF ACTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY CASES)
Rule 83.7	MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION

General Rules 12

Rule	Title
Rule 1.1	TITLE, CITATION AND SCOPE OF RULES
Rule 1.2	CURRENT LOCAL RULES AND FORMS
Rule 77.1	BUSINESS HOURS AND DAYS OF BUSINESS
Rule 79.1	RECORDS OF THE COURT
Rule 79.2	EXHIBITS
Rule 83.1	SESSIONS OF COURT
Rule 83.2	POWERS OF THE COURT
Rule 83.3	CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES
Rule 83.4	SECURITY
Rule 83.5	TELEPHONE AND VIDEO PROCEEDINGS
Rule 85	BANKRUPTCY MATTERS
Rule 86	REAL-TIME ROUGH DRAFT TRANSCRIPTS

Attorney Rules 13

Rule	Title
Rule 84.1	ATTORNEYS
Rule 84.10	REINSTATEMENT
Rule 84.11	SERVICES OF PAPERS AND OTHER NOTICES
Rule 84.12	PAYMENT OF FEES AND COSTS
Rule 84.13	DUTIES OF THE CLERK OF COURT
Rule 84.2	ADMISSION TO PRACTICE
Rule 84.3	APPEARANCES AND WITHDRAWALS
Rule 84.4	ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
Rule 84.5	ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
Rule 84.6	CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Rule 84.7	DISCIPLINE IMPOSED BY OTHER COURTS
Rule 84.8	DISBARMENT ON CONSENT OR RESIGNATION IN OTHER COURTS
Rule 84.9	DISBARMENT ON CONSENT WHILE UNDER DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION

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