Bernard Q. Phelan

Bernard Q. Phelan is a Cheyenne attorney with decades of private practice experience in Wyoming. His work includes criminal defense, civil trial practice, and appellate advocacy. He has served as counsel of record in numerous reported cases before the Wyoming Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. His practice combines courtroom representation with substantial experience handling complex legal issues at the trial and appellate levels.

Bernard earned a J.D. from the University of Wyoming Law School and a B.A. from the University of Wyoming. His legal education preceded a career in private practice beginning in 1974. Early in his professional work, he drafted initial implementing rules for the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council, adding regulatory and administrative experience to a practice later centered on litigation and appellate advocacy.

Bernard has served as counsel of record in fifty reported Wyoming Supreme Court cases and twelve reported cases in a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He is admitted in Wyoming state and federal courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. His experience spans criminal defense, civil trials, appeals, and public-law matters.

Bernard Q. Phelan brings long-term courtroom and appellate experience to criminal defense and civil litigation. His service has included leadership and appointments involving local boards, state committees, and community organizations. That combination of private practice, public service, and reported appellate work provides clients with seasoned legal judgment when a case requires careful trial preparation, legal analysis, or review by a higher court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Phelan Law Office
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Board Chair, Law Enforcement Facility Joint Powers Board
• Board Chair, Goodwill of Wyoming
• Member, Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
• Past Member, Great Cheyenne Kiwanis Club
• Member, St. Mary’s School Board of Education
• Member, Wyoming Cowboys Quarterback Club
• Member, Sister Cites
• Appointed, Wyoming Venture Capital Committee
• Appointed, State Historical Records Advisory Board
• Appointed, Wyoming Psychology Licensing Board
• Member, 51st Wyoming Legislature

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• Cheyenne Central High
  High School Diploma

Awards & Badges