Antoinette Williams at a glance
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Antoinette Williams
Circuit Court Judge · Wyoming Circuit Court, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County
Biography
Professional career
- In summary: Hon. Antoinette Williams is a seasoned Wyoming judge with a strong prosecutorial background, currently serving in Laramie County’s First Judicial District until 2029, and maintaining a solid record in judicial performance assessments
- Antoinette Williams is the current Judge of the First Judicial District Circuit Court in Laramie County, Wyoming, appointed in 2014 and retained in 2024, with her term set to expire in January 2029
- Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Laramie County Attorney's Office
- Chief Deputy District Attorney for the First Judicial District in Laramie County
- Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney for Sheridan County
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming
Education
- Bachelor's degree — Black Hills State University
- M.P.A. — University of South Dakota
- graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Her term runs until January 2029, and she was retained in the November 2024 judicial retention election.
- Appointed by Governor Matt Mead on October 24, 2014 to fill the vacancy created by Judge Roberta Coates’ retirement.
- Legislative staff / public service, South Dakota State Legislature
- Staff / public service, Office of U.S. Senator John Thune
- Prosecutor and trial attorney before appointment to the bench.
- Williams received an “Adequate” rating across most categories, including case management, demeanor, diligence, and application of law.
- Rated “Above Adequate” in several areas such as maintaining dignity in proceedings, treating attorneys with respect, and managing court time efficiently.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Courtroom Technology
Courtwide
The Wyoming Judicial Branch court page publishes courtroom-technology availability and directs users to bring needed cables or adapters and contact the court to test available equipment.
You are responsible for bringing any necessary cables / adapters. If you have questions about the technology provided in the courtroom or would like to schedule a test using the available equipment, please contact the court directly.Wyoming Circuit Court, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County courtroom technology ↗
Cameras And Communication Devices
Statewide
The Wyoming Supreme Court publishes a statewide presentation-related Rule 5 source for cameras and communication devices from the official Supreme Court resources page.
Use of Cameras: Communication Devices (Rule 5. of Rules of Sup. Court).Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 29, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 29, 2026
View Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 29, 2026
View Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court ↗Wyoming Circuit Court, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County courtroom technology
Courtwide source · HTML · Source checked July 29, 2026
View Wyoming Circuit Court, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County courtroom technology ↗Wyoming State Bar 2025 Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference speaker biography
Identity source · PDF · Source checked August 8, 2026
View Wyoming State Bar 2025 Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference speaker biography ↗Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 3, 2026
View Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county ↗Rules of the Supreme Court of Wyoming, Rule 5
Identity source · PDF · Source checked October 3, 2026
View Rules of the Supreme Court of Wyoming, Rule 5 ↗