Contact

Reaching the Wyoming Legal Services Authority reference office requires a clear, well-structured message to ensure an accurate and timely response. This page covers what information to include when making contact, realistic general timeframes, supplementary contact channels, and physical or electronic office access details. Accurate contact reduces back-and-forth delays and supports the reference mission of this site, which operates as a public information resource on the Wyoming legal system rather than as a legal services provider.

What to include in your message

A complete initial message eliminates the most common cause of delayed responses: insufficient context. Messages that omit jurisdiction, subject matter, or a specific question require a clarifying exchange before any substantive engagement can begin.

Every message should include the following structured elements:

1. Subject matter category — Identify the area of law involved. Wyoming statute is organized across titles covering civil, criminal, family, probate, administrative, and property matters. Reference to a specific category — such as a question about the Wyoming rules of civil procedure, landlord-tenant disputes, or workers' compensation — allows faster routing to the correct reference materials.

2. Jurisdiction level — Specify whether the matter involves a state court (district, circuit, or municipal), a federal court such as the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, or a regulatory agency under Wyoming administrative law.

3. The specific question — A concrete, bounded question receives a more useful response than a general description of circumstances. For example, "What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract in Wyoming?" is answerable from public sources; an open-ended narrative of events is not.

4. Any relevant statute, case number, or agency reference — If the inquiry relates to a specific Wyoming statute found in the Wyoming Statutes Annotated (Wyoming Legislature's official statutory compilation), a Wyoming Supreme Court rule, or a Wyoming Judicial Branch administrative order, include that citation.

5. Preferred contact method for follow-up — Email, phone, or postal mail preference should be stated explicitly.

Messages that conflate a request for legal advice with a request for reference information will receive a response redirecting to appropriate resources, including the Wyoming State Bar's lawyer referral services or the Wyoming Legal Aid program.

Response expectations

The reference office operates on a non-emergency, public information basis. general timeframes differ by inquiry type:

• Complex or multi-part questions requiring cross-referencing of Wyoming Rules of Evidence, Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, or federal procedural standards applicable through the Tenth Circuit (Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals): allow up to 7 business days.
• Requests involving official records, certified documents, or court filings: those are handled directly by the Wyoming Judicial Branch, not by this resource. The Wyoming Judicial Branch maintains court access and records through its official portal at www.courts.state.wy.us.

Messages submitted on Wyoming state holidays designated under Wyoming Statute § 8-4-101 are processed beginning the next business day. The office does not provide after-hours emergency response. Matters involving immediate legal deadlines — including statute of limitations cutoffs catalogued in the Wyoming Statute of Limitations reference — require direct contact with a licensed Wyoming attorney, not a reference office.

Additional contact options

Beyond direct messaging, 4 supplementary channels support public access to reference information:

Wyoming State Law Library — Located in the Supreme Court Building in Cheyenne, the Wyoming State Law Library is a primary public resource for statutory research, Wyoming case law, and legal forms. The library's collection includes Wyoming Statutes Annotated, Wyoming Reports, and Pacific Reporter volumes covering Wyoming Supreme Court decisions.

Wyoming Judicial Branch Self-Help Center — The Wyoming Judicial Branch maintains self-help resources for pro se litigants navigating district and circuit court procedures, accessible through www.courts.state.wy.us.

Wyoming State Bar Lawyer Referral Service — For matters requiring licensed legal counsel rather than reference information, the Wyoming State Bar (governed by Wyoming Bar Admission rules detailed at Wyoming Bar Admission and Attorney Licensing) operates a referral program connecting the public with attorneys by practice area.

Wyoming Attorney General's Office — For questions involving state regulatory enforcement, consumer protection, or constitutional rights mechanisms, the Wyoming Attorney General's Office (Wyoming Attorney General Role) maintains a public inquiry line and publishes formal opinions accessible through the AG's official site at ag.wyo.gov.

How to reach this resource

The Wyoming Legal Services Authority reference office is accessible through the following channels:

Postal Address:
Wyoming Legal Services Authority
Reference Office
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

Electronic Contact:
Reference inquiries may be submitted through the contact page on this site. Email submissions are accepted at the address published in the site footer. No phone hotline is operated; all substantive reference questions are handled in writing to ensure accuracy and a documented response record.

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, excluding Wyoming state holidays under Wyoming Statute § 8-4-101.

In-person access is not available at this resource. Members of the public seeking in-person legal reference assistance are directed to the Wyoming State Law Library at the Supreme Court Building, 2301 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, which maintains public reading room access during posted hours.