--- title: "Cynthia K. Sweet | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cynthia-k-sweet-circuit-court-judge-wyoming-circuit-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-wy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Cynthia K. Sweet Wyoming Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County · Circuit Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Wyoming Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County - State: Wyoming - Role: Circuit 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 - 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 ## 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 technology Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper) Source checked: 2026-07-29 ### 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/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper) - [Official roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper) - [Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper) - [Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/supreme-court) - [Wyoming Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper) - [Governor Gordon: appointment of Cynthia Sweet Howe](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/3cfdacf) - [Wyoming Supreme Court case identifying Cynthia K. Sweet as Guardian ad Litem](https://law.justia.com/cases/wyoming/supreme-court/2012/s-11-0199.html) - [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper/) - [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) - [www.wyocourts.gov](https://www.wyocourts.gov/news/governor-gordon-appoints-cynthia-sweet-howe-circuit-court-judge-for-the-seventh-judicial-district/) - [Governor Gordon: appointment of Cynthia Sweet Howe](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/3cfdacf) - [Wyoming Supreme Court case identifying Cynthia K. 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