CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Friday, Aug. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Darin D. Smith has taken the oath of office — administered by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin on Monday — to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed Smith to serve as interim U.S. Attorney, until Congress approves the four-year appointment.
“I am honored to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming and thank Attorney General Bondi for placing her trust in me,” Smith said in the announcement. “It is a privilege to lead this great office, and I look forward to working with our federal, state and local partners to protect the public and defend the interests of the U.S.”
The Attorney’s Office is responsible for representing the federal government in litigation involving the U.S. in the District of Wyoming, including all criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. To help ensure the safety of communities, the Office is also involved in Project Safe Childhood, Operation Take Back America and the Victim Witness Program.
Smith was elected to represent District 6 in the Wyoming State Senate in November 2024. He has practiced law in Wyoming since 2000 and is the founding member of the Smith Group Law Office. Smith has also worked with major nonprofit organizations like the Family Research Council during that time.
Smith received a B.S. from the University of Wyoming in 1996 and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000. He earned Honorable Mention Academic All-American honors while a member of the University of Wyoming wrestling team.
