Governor Gordon appoints new State Public Defender

CASPER (WNE) – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday appointed Brandon Booth as State Public Defender.

Booth will replace Ryan Roden, who served in an interim capacity following the retirement of State Public Defender Diane Lozano.

Booth’s appointment was effective Monday.

“Brandon’s experience in the Office of the Public Defender makes him well-prepared to serve the people of Wyoming in this important role,” 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.”

Booth has worked in the Office of the Wyoming State Public Defender since 2014, first as senior assistant public defender and later as chief trial counsel in 2019.

The University of Wyoming graduate previously worked as a private practice attorney in Greeley, Colorado, and in the Greeley office of the Colorado State Public Defender.

This story was published on September 18, 2024.