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# Robert J. Sanford

Wyoming Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial District, Albany County · Circuit Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: Wyoming Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial District, Albany 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

- Robing Ceremony: Held August 28, 2020, marking his appointment as Circuit Court Judge
- Attorney at multiple Wyoming law firms (2007–2020)
- Legal officer / reservist; later Security Forces Squadron commander, United States Air Force Reserve; from 2011

### Education

- Law degree — University of Wyoming College of Law

### Additional information

- In summary: Robert J. Sanford is an experienced military lawyer and attorney now serving as a judge in Wyoming’s 2nd Judicial District, with a strong record in judicial performance and currently facing a retention vote in 2026.
- The Judge of the Wyoming Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial District (Albany County), serving since July 2020 and currently seeking retention in the November 2026 general election.
- Squadron Commander in the US Air Force (2020–present)
- Had practiced law for approximately 13 years when appointed in 2020.
- Attorney, Legal practice
- Sanford received “Above Adequate” ratings in most categories, including case management, demeanor, diligence, fairness, and application of law.
- Rated eligible for retention
- received a “Yes” on the retention question.
- Military career included service in the legal office before command of the 419th Security Forces Squadron.

## 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, 2nd Judicial District, Albany County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie)
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-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie)
- [Official roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie)
- [Wyoming Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie)
- [Use of Cameras: Communication Devices, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/supreme-court)
- [Wyoming Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial District, Albany County courtroom technology](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie)
- [419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Hilltop Times profile: Robert J. Sanford](https://hilltoptimes.com/2020/10/01/utah-reservist-appointed-circuit-court-judge-in-wyoming/)
- [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-circuit-court-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-2nd-judicial-district-albany-county-state-of-wyoming-laramie/)
- [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)
- [419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Hilltop Times profile: Robert J. Sanford](https://hilltoptimes.com/2020/10/01/utah-reservist-appointed-circuit-court-judge-in-wyoming/)

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