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.
15 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.
17 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.
27 resources 12Reentry & Record Relief
Expungement, civil rights restoration, and reentry support for people leaving incarceration or with a criminal record.
9 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 15Recovery & Wellness Resources
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.
16 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 resources 22Public Safety & Community Programs
Free community programs run by police, sheriffs, and public health agencies — prescription and sharps disposal, self-defense classes, gun locks, car seat safety checks, and community policing events.
13 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.