--- title: "Clark Stith | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-stith-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county-wy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Clark Stith Wyoming 3rd Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Wyoming 3rd Judicial District Court - State: Wyoming - Role: District Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-29 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Clark Stith has been appointed by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon as the District Court Judge for the Third Judicial District in Sweetwater County, effective April 18, 2026, succeeding Judge Richard Lavery at mandatory retirement - Solo practitioner / attorney, Stith Law Offices - Practice included civil litigation, bankruptcy, misdemeanor criminal matters, corporate law and estate planning ### Education - Georgetown University Law Center — J.D. (1991) - Graduated from Atchison High School (Kansas), B.A. from the University of Kansas, Fulbright Scholar, J.D. from Georgetown University (1991). - Bachelor's degree — University of Kansas ### Additional information - Legal Career: Solo practitioner in Rock Springs since 1997 - Political Career: Rock Springs City Council member (2012–2016), appointed Wyoming House District 48 Representative (2017–2024), and Speaker Pro Tempore. - Stith’s selection fills the vacancy created when Judge Richard Lavery reached the Wyoming Constitution’s mandatory retirement age of 70. - The Judicial Nominating Commission had nominated three candidates — Stith, Jason Petri, and Jessica Frint — and Governor Gordon chose Stith. - He will serve as the “umpire” in Sweetwater County courts, aiming to resolve cases “in a speedy, unbiased, and judicious manner”. - handling civil litigation, bankruptcy, misdemeanor criminal cases, corporate law, and estate planning. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### courtroom decorum Scope: courtwide In Wyoming district-court proceedings, arguments, objections, and remarks must be addressed to the court, and counsel must stand when speaking to or addressed by the court. Evidence excerpt: Arguments, objections and remarks shall be addressed to the Court. Counsel shall stand when addressed by the Court or when speaking to the Court. [Uniform Rules for the District Courts of the State of Wyoming: Rule 801](https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/01/urfdc_2012081400-1.pdf) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### witness examination Scope: courtwide When examining a witness in a Wyoming district court, counsel must remain at the lectern and obtain permission before approaching the bench or witness. Evidence excerpt: When examining a witness, counsel shall stand at the lectern and not walk around the courtroom. Counsel shall request permission to approach the bench or the witness. [Uniform Rules for the District Courts of the State of Wyoming: Rule 801](https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/01/urfdc_2012081400-1.pdf) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### cameras and communication devices Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.wyocourts.gov/supreme-court) Source checked: 2026-07-29 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county) - [Official roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county) - [Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county) - [Uniform Rules for the District Courts of the State of Wyoming: Rule 801](https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/01/urfdc_2012081400-1.pdf) - [Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/supreme-court) - [Green River Star: Clark Stith appointed as district court judge](https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/12/county/clark-stith-appointed-as-district-court-judge/13665.html) - [BallotReady profile: Clark Stith](https://www.ballotready.org/people/clark-stith) - [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-3rd-judicial-district-court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county/) - [Rules of the Supreme Court of Wyoming, Rule 5](https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/03/Use-of-CamerasCommunication-Devices-Rule-5.-of-Rules-of-Sup.-Court.pdf) - [Green River Star: Clark Stith appointed as district court judge](https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/12/county/clark-stith-appointed-as-district-court-judge/13665.html) - [BallotReady profile: Clark Stith](https://www.ballotready.org/people/clark-stith) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-stith-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county-wy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-stith-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-3rd-judicial-district-sweetwater-county-wy", "name": "Clark Stith | KnowJudges", "description": "Clark Stith, Wyoming 3rd Judicial District Court. 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