Cynthia K. Sweet at a glance
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- Circuit Court Judge
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Cynthia K. Sweet
Circuit Court Judge · Wyoming Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County
Biography
Professional career
- She had held the role of supervising staff attorney for the Wyoming Guardian ad Litem program since 2010 and earlier operated a law office concentrating on family and domestic law.
- Cynthia K. Sweet, also known as Cynthia Sweet Howe, is a Circuit Court Judge for Wyoming’s 7th Judicial District, serving Natrona County, appointed in January 2025
- Before joining the bench, Sweet Howe held the role of Supervising Staff Attorney for the Wyoming Office of Guardian ad Litem from 2010 onward.
- She also operated her own law practice
Education
- Bachelor’s degree at Bradley University and a law degree at the University of Colorado.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): University of Colorado
Additional information
- Appointment: Made by Governor Mark Gordon on January 30, 2025, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Brian D. Christensen.
- Effective Date: March 6, 2025
- The governor announced the appointment on January 30, 2025, effective March 6, 2025, succeeding retiring Judge Brian Christensen.
- This state- and county-funded agency provides legal representation for children in juvenile court cases.
- handling a variety of family and domestic law matters.
- representing children in Wyoming court proceedings.
- Guardian ad Litem, Guardian ad Litem practice
- Represented children in Wyoming court proceedings before joining the bench.
- Cynthia Sweet Howe was appointed to the Seventh Judicial District Circuit Court in Natrona County by Governor Mark Gordon.
- Her judicial career began with work as a Guardian ad Litem
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, 7th Judicial District, Natrona 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, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County courtroom technology
Courtwide source · HTML · Source checked July 29, 2026
View Wyoming Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County courtroom technology ↗Governor Gordon: appointment of Cynthia Sweet Howe
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 8, 2026
View Governor Gordon: appointment of Cynthia Sweet Howe ↗Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 3, 2026
View Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-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 ↗