Legal Aid of Wyoming

What Legal Aid of Wyoming does

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. is a federally funded, non-profit law firm established in 2006 that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals across all 23 counties of Wyoming. The organization operates five physical offices (Cheyenne as administrative headquarters, plus Casper, Gillette, Afton, and Lander) and a toll-free hotline (1-877-432-9955) staffed by licensed attorneys Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Its core practice areas include family law (divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, name change), housing (eviction, landlord-tenant, fair housing, subsidized housing), protection from abuse (domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse), consumer and debt matters, employment issues, public benefits, criminal records expungement, power of attorney, and end-of-life planning. The organization also operates specialized programs for senior citizens, veterans, and members of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribe through Wind River Tribal Court representation.

The organization's technology footprint is operationally peripheral: its public website (lawyoming.org) is built on the Strikingly website builder, and an online application portal serves as a self-serve intake channel. There is no proprietary technology platform, no mobile application, no disclosed API surface, no integrations, and no AI/ML capability. Service delivery is fundamentally a human-attorney-led practice supplemented by a directory of partner resources that includes WYLawHelp, Equal Justice Wyoming, the Wyoming State Bar's Lawyer Referral Directory and Modest Means Program, Upsolve for bankruptcy, the Teton County Access to Justice Center, and the University of Wyoming College of Law Legal Clinics.

Legal Aid of Wyoming does not charge clients; all services are free for income-eligible residents, with senior citizens automatically qualifying under the Senior Grant and special veteran funding available in Laramie County. Its operating budget is funded primarily by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC)—the federally established entity created by Congress in 1974 to fund civil legal aid—supplemented by state grants (notably a $1,000,000 award from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services in June 2023), individual and organizational donations accepted via PayPal or QR code, and in-kind partnerships. The organization operates as a single integrated legal services practice rather than a productized or multi-segment business, and its addressable market is structurally bounded by Wyoming's low-income population and the LSC regulatory framework.

Name

Legal Aid of Wyoming

Legal name

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.

Website

https://lawyoming.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Legal Aid of Wyoming is a federally funded non-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals across Wyoming through five offices, a hotline, and an online intake portal, primarily funded by the Legal Services Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Defense & Legal Aid Services (BPAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Civil legal aid
• Free legal services
• Low-income legal assistance
• Pro bono legal help
• Non-profit law firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Gillette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Funding: Legal Aid of Wyoming is a federally funded non-profit law firm. The organization receives funding from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), a federally funded entity established by Congress to provide equal access to justice.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations to fund legal representation of the indigent and elderly. Donations can be made via PayPal or QR code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. is a federally funded, non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low-income individuals in Wyoming. The organization delivers direct legal representation, advice, and referrals across multiple civil law areas including family law, housing, consumer/debt, employment, public benefits, and elder and veteran matters, supported by a free attorney-staffed hotline, online application portal, and five statewide office locations.

Product overview

Legal Aid of Wyoming is a federally funded, non-profit law firm providing free civil legal help to low-income individuals in Wyoming. The organization operates as a single integrated legal services practice offering direct legal representation, advice, and referrals across multiple civil law areas. Core services include a free legal hotline staffed by licensed attorneys, family law representation (divorce, custody, support), housing assistance, consumer/debt matters, employment issues, public benefits, and elder/veteran specialized services. The organization connects clients to partner resources including WYLawHelp, Equal Justice Wyoming, and provides educational content through blog posts and newsletters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Civil Legal Help Services Free, comprehensive civil legal assistance provided to low-income individuals in Wyoming, covering family law, housing, consumer issues, employment, public benefits, and other civil matters.
• Legal Aid Hotline Free telephone hotline (1-877-432-9955) staffed by licensed attorneys providing legal advice and application assistance for eligible callers, available Monday-Friday 9am-4pm with bilingual (English/Spanish) support.
• Family Law Services Legal representation and assistance in divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, guardianship, and name change cases for income-eligible Wyoming residents.
• Protection From Abuse Services Legal services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse, including help with protection orders.
• Housing Legal Services Legal assistance with eviction, landlord-tenant disputes, requesting repairs, security deposits, fair housing issues, subsidized housing, and mobile home matters.
• Money Issues Legal Services Legal help with credit and debt collection, garnishment, bankruptcy, contracts and warranties, identity theft, taxes, and foreclosure.
• End of Life Planning Services Legal assistance with wills, small estates, and advance directives for estate planning purposes.
• Employment Legal Services
• Public Benefits and Health Care Services
• Criminal Records Expungement Services
• Power of Attorney Services
• Veteran Resources
• Elder Resources
• Legal Resources Directory

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Equal Justice WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyoming's statewide website for legal assistance and information. Provides free legal information and resources, and partners with Legal Aid of Wyoming to serve low-income residents.
• WYLawHelpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource helping Wyoming residents find legal aid organizations based on their income and legal topic. Directs eligible individuals to Legal Aid of Wyoming.
• Veteran's Rock WyomingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for veteran resources and events. Provides information and upcoming events for veterans through Legal Aid of Wyoming's veteran resources page.
• UpsolveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit that helps people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy at no cost. Legal Aid of Wyoming refers clients who need bankruptcy help to Upsolve.
• Wyoming Children's Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legal services to protect children's safety and well-being by working with families, schools, and the courts. Offers free or reduced rates based on income.
• Wyoming State BarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates the Lawyer Referral Directory and Modest Means Program. The directory helps find lawyers for specific legal issues; the Modest Means Program provides low-cost legal assistance for those who don't qualify for free services.
• AARP WyomingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to distribute AARP Fraud Watch Newsletter through Legal Aid of Wyoming's website. Weekly newsletters educate seniors about fraud, scams, and consumer protection topics.
• GetSetUpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Wyoming Department of Health to provide free online classes for senior adults. Classes include fitness, tech skills, fraud prevention, and more. Available in English and Spanish.
• University of Wyoming College of Law Legal ClinicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw school clinical program providing legal services. Household income cannot exceed 200% of Federal Poverty Level.
• Teton County Access to Justice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-help legal resource center in Jackson, Wyoming offering reference assistance in legal resources. Income restriction: household income cannot exceed 250% of Federal Poverty Level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lawyoming
• Xx.com/lawyo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/legal-aid-of-wyoming-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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