Fremont County District Court cases in Fremont County, Lander, WY
Fremont County District Court in Lander, Wyoming is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the county's primary trial forum for major matters, handling felony criminal cases; general civil actions beyond circuit-court limits; domestic relations and family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect cases; probate, guardianship, and adoption proceedings; and mental health commitments. The District Court also hears appeals from the Fremont County Circuit Court and certain administrative agencies. Routine misdemeanors, small claims, and most traffic or ordinance matters are handled by Circuit or Municipal Courts, not the District Court.
Fremont County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Fremont |
| Street Address: | 450 North 2nd Street, Room 235 |
| City: | Lander |
| Zip Code: | 82520 |
| Phone: | 307-332-1134 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://fremontcountywy.org/government/elected_officials/clerk_of_district_court/index.php |
| Parking: | Free parking is available in the lot next to the courthouse |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | soler@courts.state.wy.us |
| About / Additional Info: | The Ninth Judicial District includes Sublette County, Teton County, and Fremont County. There is one District Court judge located in each County. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fremont County District Court
Fremont County District Court serves the public as the trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts filings for felony criminal cases; higher-value civil disputes and injunctions; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect); and probate/guardianship. The clerk's office opens cases, issues summons, maintains dockets, provides certified copies, and processes payments and e-filings. The court issues and hears civil protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault), including emergency and final orders. It schedules and conducts hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings) and manages continuances and calendars. Jury services administer summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror compensation. Additional public services include forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA requests, and information on fines, restitution, and compliance.