Find legal help in Wyoming
A free, independent directory of civil legal aid, pro bono programs, and self-help resources available to Wyoming residents — plus key national programs for veterans, survivors, and the wrongfully convicted.
Wyoming has no constitutional right to a free lawyer in civil cases — only in criminal cases. An estimated 30–60% of civil litigants in the state represent themselves, often because of cost, distance, or simply not knowing where to turn. This directory maps the organizations built to close that gap: who they serve, what they can (and can't) do, and how to reach them.
Whether you're searching for free legal aid in Wyoming, trying to find a lawyer who works on a sliding scale, looking for veterans benefits help, or trying to understand how to get a protection order, this page organizes every legitimate resource we could verify by category — with plain-language eligibility rules and the actual steps to apply, not just a link and a phone number.
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Civil Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and reduced-cost civil legal representation for low- and moderate-income Wyoming residents.
6 resources 02Veterans & Military
Legal and benefits assistance for veterans, service members, and their families.
5 resources 03Housing & Homelessness
Emergency shelter, housing stabilization, and reintegration support.
8 resources 04Constitutional Rights & Wrongful Convictions
Civil rights litigation, Fourth Amendment defense, and post-conviction innocence work.
3 resources 05Domestic Violence & Survivor Advocacy
Trauma-informed legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
16 resources 06Tribal Sovereignty & Native American Law
Resources for the Wind River Indian Reservation's independent judicial system.
2 resources 07Mediation, Arbitration & Specialized Courts
Alternatives to litigation and specialized commercial courts.
2 resources 08Law Libraries & Self-Help Legal Research
Physical and digital repositories of legal information for pro se litigants.
5 resources 09Civic Education & Legal Learning
Court observation, plain-language explainer videos, and civics curriculum for students and adults alike.
11 resources 10National Legal Resources
National organizations covering immigration, disability rights, consumer debt, LGBTQ+ rights, employment discrimination, elder law, and more — for issues Wyoming's smaller in-state network doesn't fully cover.
12 resources 11Food & Basic Needs Assistance
Food banks, SNAP/TANF application help, utility assistance, and statewide referral lines.
6 resources 12Reentry & Record Relief
Expungement, civil rights restoration, and reentry support for people leaving incarceration or with a criminal record.
7 resources 13Mental Health & Crisis Resources
Crisis lines, the legal process for involuntary commitment, guardianship, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness.
6 resources 14Youth, Family & Education Law
Juvenile justice, foster care and kinship guardianship, and special education rights for Wyoming families.
6 resources 15Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery
Detox, residential and outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and naloxone access across Wyoming.
9 resources 16Immigration & Language Access
Wyoming-based immigration legal help, ESL classes, citizenship prep, and court interpreter access.
6 resources 17Elder Law & Senior Services
Medicare counseling, elder abuse reporting, long-term care advocacy, and legal help with power of attorney and guardianship for older Wyoming residents.
6 resources 18Consumer Protection & Debt
State agencies for consumer complaints, utility and insurance disputes, bankruptcy self-help, and credit counseling.
5 resources 19Employment & Wage Rights
Filing a wage claim, unemployment insurance and appeals, workplace safety complaints, and discrimination charges in Wyoming.
7 resources 20Small Business & Self-Employment
Free business counseling, entity formation guidance, microloans, and student-attorney help for Wyoming entrepreneurs.
5 resources 21LGBTQ+ & Disability Rights
Wyoming-based LGBTQ+ advocacy and youth support, plus disability rights advocacy for employment and housing accommodation.
7 resourcesNot sure where to start?
Low income, civil legal problem
Start with Legal Aid of Wyoming or Equal Justice Wyoming.
Veteran with a denied VA claim or bad discharge
See the Veterans & Military section.