--- title: "Kerri M. Johnson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kerri-m-johnson-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-wy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Kerri M. Johnson Wyoming 7th Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Wyoming 7th 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 - Public Defender / Chief Trial Counsel, Wyoming Office of the Public Defender; 1998-2018 - Law clerk, Seventh Judicial District Court, Natrona County ### Education - College attendance — Casper College - College attendance — Chadron State College - Law degree — University of Wyoming College of Law - Johnson is a Wyoming native who attended Casper College and Chadron State before earning her law degree. ### Additional information - Kerri M. Johnson is a Wyoming native and District Court Judge for the 7th Judicial District (Natrona County), appointed in January 2019 and currently serving until January 2027, with a retention election scheduled for November 3, 2026. - Appointed to the bench in 2019 and has since handled a range of criminal and civil cases, including drug possession, sexual abuse, probation revocation, theft, and property disputes. - Retention election: Voters will decide whether to retain her in office on November 3, 2026 - Appointed: January 2019 by Governor Matt Mead, filling the vacancy left by Judge W. Thomas Sullins - Chief Trial Counsel handled homicide, capital and other criminal cases. - Johnson’s opinions score between 75% (WATCH) and 95% (PASS) depending on the case, with a mix of statutory interpretation, precedent reliance, and procedural review. ## 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 ### 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 District Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county) 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/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county) - [Official roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county) - [Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-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) - [Wyoming District Court, 7th Judicial District, Natrona County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county) - [Governor Matt Mead: appointment of Kerri M. Johnson](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/2221820) - [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-7th-judicial-district-court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-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) - [Governor Matt Mead: appointment of Kerri M. Johnson](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/2221820) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kerri-m-johnson-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-wy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kerri-m-johnson-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-wy", "name": "Kerri M. Johnson | KnowJudges", "description": "Kerri M. 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