Cole Nelson Sherard

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Cole Nelson Sherard

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Laramie, WY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

501 East Garfield Street, Laramie, WY

About Cole

Biography

Criminal and DUI defense through out the state of Wyoming.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

22 years | 1,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

22 years | 250 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 22 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

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Cole Nelson Sherard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Walt | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Criminal Defense Lawyer

I hired Cole to represent my son who was stopped by sheriff's deputies for a lane violation on a local road after he pulled off the Interstate late at night to find a hotel on his way home from Oregon to Virginia. My son has long hair and a beard and has mental health issues. The stop turned into an ...arrest for a lane violation, a suspected DUI and interference for failure to get out of his vehicle. Cole took the time to understand the issues surrounding my son's arrest, and having expert knowledge of Wyoming criminal law and the local court system, was able to have the charges against my son dismissed. Throughout the process, Cole communicated at each step with my son and me. As a lawyer myself, I truly appreciate Cole's competence, professionalism, thoroughness, communication skills, and knowledge of Wyoming criminal law and the local court system. I would wholeheartedly recommend Cole to anyone in need of an excellent criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outcome could not have been ANY better! 5 STARS for Cole!

I am not a Wyoming resident, but was there for business when I was arrested for a DUI and open container. Upon my release from jail, and returning to my home state, I immediately started researching the BEST OF THE BEST DUI lawyers in Wyoming. I specifically came to this site, and was impressed and e...ncouraged by all of the consistently positive reviews for Cole. I called him on a Saturday morning, and though he was out on vacation, he still took the time to speak with me, discover more of my arrest/charges, and answered ALL of my preliminary questions. We spoke again the following Monday- this time, more in-depth, and Cole immediately got the ball rolling. Throughout the process, he was in constant contact with me. If I had a question, he always answered the phone, or returned my voicemail/email within 1-2 hours. He was incredibly professional, candid and informed of my case. Even when there was a hold up/lapse/no movement on the case from the officer's evidence/or a DA snag, he still took the time to reach out to me and say, essentially, "no new developments". This was much appreciated in curbing my anxiety. Cole is a realist, and covered both "best" and "worst" case scenarios, and everything in between. I am blown away by his intellect, responsiveness, and ability to thoroughly explain all processes involved. He spent HOURS reviewing and re-reviewing my jail booking/intake videos, and saw some things that did not abide by jail personnel protocol. At his advisement, we waited patiently on critical documents needed to come forth to Cole for a conviction, and after a (abnormally long) and painstaking 3 months, those documents never were presented. He went forth to the DA with this lack of information, as well as protocol concerns from the booking video, and my DUI was amended to a "Careless Driving" offense, and the open container charge was dropped entirely. This was THE BEST possible outcome for me, and I attribute it entirely to Cole's passion and due-diligence as a lawyer. Cole himself is incredibly passionate in his line of work, and it SHOWS! Again, he is incredibly intelligent, professional, informed, gregarious, determined, responsive and high-energy. ALL of the things I was looking for in a lawyer, and more. I am 100% pleased with my services from Cole, and would recommend him a million times over to anyone seeking legal counsel in the jurisdictions in which he serves. I am incredibly grateful that I made the initial call with Cole, and after our brief first call, I didn't even bother to look at any other attorneys. I knew he was the best of the best! Grateful for him for eternity!

Posted by JC | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Cole rocks!

Cole Sharard is awesome. I was charged with a DUI and not only did Cole get it dropped to a careless driving but I never even had to do one day in court. He did it all by himself! He's a amazing lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Arrest

I hired Cole Sherard to represent me for my DUI arrest. Mr. Sherard was in all ways professional explaining to me a confusing system and advising me of my rights as my case proceeded. My case was resolved in my favor as best as could have been expected. Mr. Sherard was responsive. His fee structu...re was very clear and I never received any unexpected charges. To summarize, I would highly recommend Cole Sherard.

Posted by Kyle | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Was able to erase my DUI completely in only a few months. Best lawyer I could ask for!

I was booked for a DUI last year. Never being in trouble with the law before, I wasn't sure what I needed to do. I had a friend who worked for the Wyoming Highway Patrol and asked him who the best DUI lawyer was in Wyoming, and he responded "No doubt, its Cole Sherard." As soon as I contacted Cole, i...t was smooth sailing from there on out. He not only walked me through the process of what would happen, but was very honest on what he thought we needed to do and got straight to the point. A short time into the process, it felt more as if Cole and I were lifelong friends and he happened to be a lawyer-so I asked him to help, not just some random person who was representing me. He was able to clear my DUI off my record, as if it never happened. I was in the middle of my college career, and felt as if I had ruined my future. Not only did Cole reassure me that wasn't the case, but he made sure that wasn't the case. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer, and I made a good friend out of the process.

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Cole Nelson Sherard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Brandon

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cole is a great lawyer on DUI and all criminal matters."

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Ryan Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cole is a thoughtful attorney who always strives to achieve the best results from his clients. I endorse him."

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Albert Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cole's experience gives him a unique ability to understand the strengths and weaknesses of any criminal case. That plays a big role in the results he is able to get for his clients."

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Edward Risha

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cole for years. He appeared in front of me when I was a Hearing Examiner and I have also seen him in Court as we practice in similar areas. I highly endorse Cole for both the areas of Criminal Law and DUI Defense. When I have conflicts or can't take a case for other reasons I refer clients to him because I respect his abilities. That I would recommend him to my clients is the highest endorsement I can give."

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Megan Goetz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Cole is the best criminal defense attorney in the state. He has developed that reputation by his results, his relationship with prosecutors and his accolades from clients. I am proud to call Cole a partner and would recommend him to anyone in need of criminal defense services."

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Candace Pisciotti

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable and capable in his fields of practice. He is an asset to his clients and to our legal community and I would fully endorse and recommend him to anyone I know."

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Isaiah Gross

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great attorney who works tirelessly for his clients."

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Dustin Richards

Unknown lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Eric Boyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Devon O'Connell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Brandon

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Albert Walsh

Unknown lawyer

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Edward Risha

Criminal defense lawyer

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Candace Pisciotti

Criminal defense lawyer

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Isaiah Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

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Megan Goetz

Banking lawyer

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Dustin Richards

Business lawyer

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Eric Boyer

Business lawyer

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Devon O'Connell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Legal Service Intern if the Year, University of Wyoming

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney General, Pence and MacMillan LLC

2003 - 2014

Partner, Sherard, Sherard and Johnson

Associations

2016 - Present

Criminal Pattern Jury Instruction Committee

Member

2009 - Present

National College DUI Defense

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Wyoming State Bar

Member

2013 - 2014

Wyoming State Bar

Board Member

Education

2003

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

University of Wyoming Summer Trial Institute

Pre trial conference seminar

2019

University of Wyoming College of Law

Considerations in Plea Negotiations

2019

LCCC Drivers Education Program

Responsible Driving

2019

Drugged Driving Defense

DUI Ethics

2016

You Be the Judge

Criminal Sentencing

2016

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association

DUI Ethics

Languages

English

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