--- title: "Peter H. Froelicher | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/peter-h-froelicher-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Peter H. Froelicher Wyoming 1st Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Wyoming 1st 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 - Peter H. Froelicher held the role of a District Court Judge for Wyoming’s 1st Judicial District (Laramie County) from March 2019 until his retirement on January 4, 2027 - Assistant Public Defender, Wyoming Public Defender's Office - held a position as Laramie County Attorney ### Education - Law degree — University of Wyoming College of Law — 1992 ### Additional information - Retirement: Announced August 12, 2026, after seven years on the bench - Matt Mead) - Judicial Assistant: Jenelle Marshall - Court Reporter: Kathy Kendrick - Led the Office of Administrative Hearings for 12 years - Froelicher cited the “busy” and “fast-paced” nature of district court work as reasons for retiring. - He expressed openness to being considered for retired judge assignments, subject to availability. - His retirement creates a judicial vacancy in the 1st Judicial District, now open for applications. ## 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, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-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-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county) - [Official roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county) - [Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-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, 1st Judicial District, Laramie County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county) - [KGAB: Froelicher named new Laramie County District Court Judge](https://kgab.com/froelicher-named-new-laramie-county-district-court-judge/) - [Wyoming appellate case identifying Peter H. Froelicher as Assistant Public Defender](https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/Icfa35578f55a11d9bf60c1d57ebc853e/English-v-State) - [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-1st-judicial-district-court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county/) - [August 3, 2026 announced future vacancies](https://www.wyocourts.gov/news/judicial-nominating-commission-announces-two-judicial-vacancies/) - [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) - [KGAB: Froelicher named new Laramie County District Court Judge](https://kgab.com/froelicher-named-new-laramie-county-district-court-judge/) - [Wyoming appellate case identifying Peter H. Froelicher as Assistant Public Defender](https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/Icfa35578f55a11d9bf60c1d57ebc853e/English-v-State) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/peter-h-froelicher-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/peter-h-froelicher-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy", "name": "Peter H. Froelicher | KnowJudges", "description": "Peter H. Froelicher, Wyoming 1st Judicial District Court. 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