--- title: "Robin S. Cooley | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robin-s-cooley-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Robin S. Cooley 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 - Director, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services; 2019-2024 - Senior Assistant Attorney General / Deputy Attorney General, Wyoming Attorney General's Office - Special Counsel, Office of Governor Matt Mead - Appointment: Judge Cooley was appointed to the First Judicial District (Laramie County) following the retirement of Judge Thomas Campbell ### Education - Bachelor's degree — University of Wyoming - University of Wyoming College of Law — J.D. ### Additional information - Previous Roles: Director, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (2019–2023) Vice Chairman, Wyoming Public Service Commission (appointed 2017) Member, Wyoming State Board of Equalization (2015–2017) Special Counsel to Governor Matt Mead Deputy Attorney General, Human Services Division Senior Assistant Attorney General, Civil & Criminal Divisions Private practice attorney in Cheyenne for five years - Commissioner / Vice Chairman, Wyoming Public Service Commission; 2017-2019 - Five years in private practice after law school. ## 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) - [Governor Gordon: appointment of Robin Cooley](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/38250bd) - [Wyoming court directory: WY::wyoming-1st-judicial-district-court](https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-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 Gordon: appointment of Robin Cooley](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/38250bd) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robin-s-cooley-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robin-s-cooley-district-court-judge-wyoming-district-court-1st-judicial-district-laramie-county-wy", "name": "Robin S. 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