Cole Nelson Sherard

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Cole Nelson Sherard

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 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 21 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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Courtney | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer! Hands down the best around!

Cole's representation was outstanding. He was very professional and extremely helpful. Especially, when it came to walking me through things I did not understand. He explained every possible scenario, but always gave me peace of mind that he was doing everything thing in his power to get the best out...come. The biggest thing that made me hire Cole, was the fact that he truly cares. After our first conversation he asked me how I was holding up. He then continued to make sure I was doing ok through the whole process. He always made sure I was informed about my case and was prompt to return all my phone calls. He is very personable and easy to talk to! Cole is passionate about what he does. I would recommend Cole for anyone who needs help regarding a case with criminal law. Thank you so much Cole for all you have done for me!

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my career and lifestyle

I had a public defender originally but a family member of mine suggested i get a true lawyer so i hired Cole. Not only did he jump right on the case in regards to information and effort, but he also showed a great deal of care and understanding for my case specifically. He worked tirelessly to find a...ll evidence and details he could about my case and kept me informed at all times throughout the proceedings/ process. Travel was never once a problem for him as he was always able to come to town when i needed him to. Hiring Cole as opposed to a court appointed public defender was the best decision I’ve ever made. I went from thinking life and career would be ended and i would have a black mark on my name and record for the rest of my life, to much a more pleasing, stress relieving, and reasonable outcome. The work and effort he put in day in and day out was the sole reason I’m even able to write this review today.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Couldn't ask for someone more reliable

Cole was outstanding. Cole went above and beyond to make sure I had the best outcome. He was great at making sure he kept me up to date on everything that was going on and helped me from start to finish plus sum. Having Cole represent me was like having a family member help me through a hard time. He... did a great job of making a stressful situation less stressful. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer!

Posted by vincent | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

best choice i could of made

From a guys perspective, in the case I was involved in was a very serious one. At the time I had no idea who Cole was or what his background was in this type of case. I was facing serious charges, so I told Cole everything. Cole was very understanding, he knew deep down inside that I was innocent. ...A few things about Cole's character, is he was completely honest with me in every situation. He took time from his personal life to stay in contact with me. He made eye contact and let me know he was working hard for me. He was very detailed when he explained situations, he was very knowledgeable about the law, he stayed professionally with me at all times. For better terms of putting it, he walked the walked and talked the talked. One of the great things he did and this is my own personal like about him. Was that he was confident and he always gave me the best possible option for my well being, what was best for my future. Needless to say when push came to shove with the prosecution Cole was ready. I owe Cole a lot my life would be very different right now if it was not for Cole.

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

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Edward Risha

Criminal defense lawyer

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Candace Pisciotti

Criminal defense lawyer

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Criminal defense lawyer

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Megan Goetz

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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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