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District Attorney

What does this office do?

  • Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
  • Making plea deals and asking for sentences
  • Working with police on criminal cases

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Sylvia Lee Hackl has been the Laramie County District Attorney since January 2023. Hackl's priorities include prosecuting domestic violence and drug crimes, including through a dedicated drug crimes unit, and curbing gun offenses by juveniles.

Sources: laramiecountywy.gov2