Ericka Sue Smith

Ericka Sue Smith

also known as Ericka S. Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cheyenne, WY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing, Family ... +13 more

1607 Capitol, Cheyenne, WY

About Ericka

Biography

Ericka S. Smith joined the firm as an associate in March, 2011. As the daughter of Corey Rutledge and step-daughter of Kent Rutledge she worked in the firm beginning at age 15 and was worked as an erra...

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 6%

All Federal, State, Local crimes of any level. Homicide, sex crimes, drug cases and conspiracies, tax evasion, child abuse, DUI, possession, theft, felon in possession of firearm, gun charges, and juvenile proceedings. Any crime you are charged with.

25 years | 2,000 cases

6%
Family 6%

Divorce, child custody, child support and modifications of either.

6%
General Practice 6%

Mediation, guardian ad litem (GAL), child and family services, adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships.

24 years | 100 cases

6%
Licensing 6%

I represent physicians, dentists and nurses in licensing issues before their respective licensing boards

19 years

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 24 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ericka S. Smith LLC

1607 Capitol, Cheyenne, WY, 82001

Buchhammer & Ward, P.C.

1821 Logan Avenue, P.O. Box 568, Cheyenne, WY, 82003-0568

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Ericka Sue Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you

I cannot express enough gratitude for the amazing support my brother received from Ericka both in the court room and outside.Not only is she an exceptional lawyer, but she is also an incredibly compassionate and genuine person. From the very first consultation, she listened intently, understood our c...oncerns, and guided us through every step of the process with patience and care. What really stood out was how much she truly cared about my brother's well-being as well as ours. She went above and beyond to ensure that not only the legal side of things was handled, but also that we felt supported emotionally throughout the journey. It's rare to find someone who combines expertise with such a strong sense of empathy, and we are so thankful to have had her on our side. I highly recommend Erika Smith to anyone in need of legal help – you're not just getting a lawyer; you're getting someone who truly has your best interests at heart. Thank you, Ericka for everything you’ve done for our family. You’ve made a lasting impact on us.

Posted by Michael | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Drivers license reinstatement when everyone else said it could not be done!

Ericka got my license reinstated 50 days early! This may not sound like much but I called nearly every attorney on the Wyoming state bar website. I was told over and over again that nothing could be done. Until I called Ericka. That’s when everything turned around. She said she was confident she coul...d get my license back and here I am 2 weeks after hiring her and my license is reinstated. I didn’t even have to pay the reinstatement fee!!! Attorneys are often portrayed as quick witted problem solvers, MacGyver’s of the law so to speak. It’s sad to say but 95% of the time when dealing with attorneys it’s more of a “when Harry met Lloyd” kinda situation. Ericka definitely falls into the MacGyver category. Hire her and I wouldn’t be surprised if she saves you with only a rubber band and paper clip. Thank you so much Ericka!!!

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Britney Betts

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

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"I highly endorse Ericka Smith. She is a skilled attorney and is respected in the legal community. She has formidable trial skills, superior integrity and a strong work ethic. I would recommend her to any client needing a compassionate, hard-working and tough defense attorney to defend him/her in court."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Buchhammer & Ward, P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

United States Concealed Carry Association

Member Attorney

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2001 - Present

Wyoming State Bar

2000 - Present

Laramie County Bar Association

2012 - 2014

Defense Research Institute

State membership chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Wyoming v. Charlie A. Ramirez

Not Guilty

State of Wyoming v. Johnny Wright

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Wyoming

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

University of Wyoming

BA

Languages

English

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