Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden of the Wyoming Supreme Court announced on Apr. 2 a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial District due to the upcoming retirement of Judge Michael L. Greer. The position, based in Evanston, will become vacant effective August 21, 2026.
The opening is significant for Uinta County and the state’s legal community because circuit courts handle a range of matters including traffic violations, protection orders, misdemeanor crimes, eviction actions, small claims complaints, and civil cases involving damages less than $50,000.
Expressions of interest from qualified individuals are being accepted by the Judicial Nominating Commission until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The new judge is expected to be sworn in on August 22, 2026. According to Wyoming law and information provided by the Wyoming Judicial Branch website, applicants must be residents of Wyoming and licensed to practice law within the state.
The commission encourages all qualified candidates to apply for this position. “Successful candidates will have proven relevant experience, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a collegial and impartial temperament, sound critical thinking and decision-making abilities, a service-oriented mindset, and a reputation for fairness, integrity, and leadership,” Boomgaarden said.
After reviewing applications and conducting interviews with potential candidates, the commission will submit three names to the governor for final selection.
Further details about applying as well as information about the commission members and judicial selection process can be found on the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s website.
