Ryan grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming where he enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing and hunting in the Bighorn Mountains. He attended public school until the 7th grade, then was home schooled and enrolled in Sheridan College at 14, later becoming the youngest graduate at 17 and with honors. After college, he worked as an insurance agent in his family's business. While working in insurance, Ryan joined the Sheridan College speech and debate team, winning regional and national awards which earned him a scholarship to Northern Arizona University where he graduated in 2003 Summa Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree in political science.
He pursued his passion for creating change in society through the study of law, enrolling at Georgetown University Law Center in 2005. During law school, Ryan worked on the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pension Committee under then Chairman Senator Michael Enzi. After graduating law school, Ryan moved to New York City and joined a boutique New York City law firm where he practiced commercial and corporate law. In private practice, Ryan worked in numerous areas, including criminal law, contracts, construction, employment discrimination, insurance coverage, insurance defense, international law, negotiations, and mediation.
Ryan returned to Wyoming in 2012, serving as a Deputy County Attorney handling criminal and civil matters for Johnson County, Wyoming. In 2015, Ryan joined the Laramie County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney where he prosecuted complex felonies over four years. He also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for approximately three years managing drug prosecutions in Southeast Wyoming. As a prosecutor, Ryan conducted dozens of jury trials, provided legal assistance to government agencies and law enforcement agents, oversaw wiretaps and large-scale investigations of narcotic drug networks, and prosecuted hundreds of felony cases. Ryan has hands-on experience in numerous areas of the law.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WY | Active | 2010 | 11/29/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 2009 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Summa Cum Laude | Northern Arizona University | 2003 |
Honors | Sheridan College | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Wright Law Firm | 2019 - Present |
Assistant District Attorney | District Attorney Office for the First Judicial District of Wyoming | 2015 - 2018 |
Special Assistant United States Attorney | District Attorney Office for the First Judicial District of Wyoming | 2015 - 2018 |
Deputy County Attorney | Johnson County Attorney Office | 2012 - 2015 |
Associate | Silverman Sclar Shin & Byrne PLLC | 2008 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgetown University Law Center | Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Northern Arizona University | B.S., Political Science | 2003 |
Sheridan College | A.A. | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference | Understanding Bonds for Criminal Cases | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wilkerson v. State, 2014 WY 136, 336 P. 3d 1188 (Wyo. 2014) |
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Robert Rose, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 23, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am pleased to recommend Ryan Wright to anyone seeking an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I have known Ryan for a number of years. He is very bright, personable, and has a broad experience in a number of legal areas.
Sarah Robbins, General practice Attorney on Apr 1, 2019
Relationship: Other
I know attorney Ryan Wright to be a dedicated and extremely well-informed lawyer. Mr. Wright truly cares about his clients and always works diligently on their behalf. I have sought Mr. Wright's assistance several times over the years and have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. As a fellow attorney, I have no reservations about recommending potential clients to Mr. Wright.
Eric Boyer, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 15, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is as hardworking and ethical as they come.
Christopher Humphrey, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 13, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I met Ryan while he was prosecuting for the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. He always reviewed his cases thoroughly and was well prepared. He knows the criminal statutes and procedures here in Wyoming through and through. He closely monitors changes in the law. With Ryan, you will be hiring an attorney who carefully researches the issues in his cases, and employs winning strategies.
Erin Barkley, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wright is dedicated to providing his clients the absolute best representation. He is an experienced professional and will work for the best possible result.
Ryan is an excellent lawyer whom I fully and enthusiastically endorse. He is focused, determined and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has a superb knowledge of the law and is a terrific trial lawyer.
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