Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Brandon Booth as State Public Defender. Booth replaces Ryan Roden, who has served in an interim capacity following the retirement of State Public Defender Diane Lozano.

Booth has worked in the Office of the Wyoming State Public Defender since 2014, first as Senior Assistant Public Defender and since 2019 as Chief Trial Counsel. He also served concurrently as Laramie County Field Office Supervisor. Prior to joining the Office of the Public Defender, he worked as a private practice attorney in Greeley, Colorado and in the Greeley office of the Colorado State Public Defender. Booth received his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Wyoming.  

“Brandon’s experience in the Office of the Public Defender makes him well-prepared to serve the people of Wyoming in this important role,” Governor Gordon said. “His years of expertise will be valuable as he leads the office through this transition and will ensure continuing effective representation for criminal defendants.