Wyoming Sexual Assault Attorney Guide
Statute of Limitations Overview
Criminal SOL
Wyoming has no criminal statute of limitations for any felony charges, which automatically covers all felony sexual assault crimes. Wyoming is among the five states (along with Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina) with no criminal SOL for any felony. All felony sex offenses can be prosecuted in Wyoming at any time with no deadline.
Civil SOL
Child survivors: Survivors of childhood sexual abuse must file civil claims within 8 years of the victim reaching age 18 (until age 26) OR within 3 years after the date of discovery that the abuse caused injury, whichever is later. This gives child survivors until age 26 under the standard rule, with the discovery rule providing extension for delayed discovery.
Adult survivors: 4 years from the date of the incident. This is more generous than many states’ 2-year adult deadlines.
No active lookback window as of February 2026.
ChildUSA Civil SOL Age Cap: Wyoming’s age-26 cap is among the nation’s most restrictive for child survivors.
Institutional Liability
Wyoming allows civil claims against schools, churches, youth organizations, and other institutions for negligent hiring, supervision, and retention. The Diocese of Cheyenne has disclosed credibly accused clergy. No criminal conviction is required for civil claims.
Wyoming’s small legal market means most complex institutional abuse cases are handled by national firms with local Wyoming counsel.
Attorney Firms
(1) Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
Location: Casper and Cheyenne (statewide Wyoming; firm also has CO and MT offices)
Phone: 307-235-1900
Website: https://burgsimpson.com/wyoming/
Mountain West regional plaintiff firm with Wyoming offices. Handles personal injury including sexual abuse claims. Active in institutional cases in Wyoming and neighboring states. Free confidential consultation, contingency fee.
(2) Mulligan Law Firm
Location: Casper (statewide Wyoming)
Website: https://mulliganlawfirm.com/practice-areas/sexual-abuse/
Wyoming-based plaintiff firm handling personal injury and sexual abuse claims. Statewide representation. Free confidential consultation, contingency fee.
(3) Herman Law
Location: National practice (active in Wyoming)
Phone: 800-976-8552
Website: https://hermanlaw.com
Nationally recognized survivor-focused firm. Active against the Diocese of Cheyenne and Wyoming institutional defendants. Handles Wyoming claims with national resources. Free confidential consultation, contingency fee.
(4) Levy Konigsberg LLP
Location: National practice (active in Wyoming)
Phone: 800-315-3806
Website: https://levylaw.com
Nationally recognized institutional abuse firm, $3B+ recovered. Active against Wyoming Catholic Church and institutional defendants. Free confidential consultation, contingency fee.
(5) TFNL Group
Location: National practice (active in Wyoming)
Website: https://tfnlgroup.com
National sexual abuse litigation team with Wyoming representation. Handles institutional claims including Catholic Church, schools, and youth organizations. Free confidential consultation, contingency fee.
Important Context
Age-26 deadline is one of the nation’s most restrictive. Wyoming’s 8-years-after-majority cap (age 26) gives child survivors far less time than the national trend. Survivors approaching 26 must consult an attorney immediately. The discovery rule (3 years from discovering the injury’s causal connection to abuse) may provide the only avenue for survivors who are over 26.
Discovery rule is critical for older Wyoming survivors. If you are over 26 and only recently connected your psychological injuries to childhood sexual abuse, the 3-year discovery rule may still provide a viable path. Consult an attorney promptly to assess this.
No lookback window. Wyoming has not enacted a revival window. Reform advocacy is limited given the state’s small population and legislature, but national reform pressure continues.
Diocese of Cheyenne: Credibly accused clergy have been disclosed. Institutional claims against the Diocese should be evaluated promptly given the age-26 deadline.
Crisis resources: Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: 307-235-2814 | Wyoming Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-888-996-SAFE (7233)
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