Daniel C. Hillshafer

Daniel C. Hillshafer is of counsel with Humphrey Legal in Cheyenne and focuses his private practice on criminal defense. He represents clients in DUI matters, serious misdemeanors, and felony cases and has jury-trial experience in municipal, circuit, and district courts across Wyoming. His legal work follows more than two decades of military service and experience as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army.

Daniel graduated from William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia. After completing law school, he served as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army before returning to Wyoming for private practice. His legal education and military-law experience support disciplined case preparation, courtroom advocacy, and close attention to procedure in criminal cases involving significant personal and legal consequences.

Daniel has practiced since 2023 and brings prior military legal experience to Wyoming criminal defense. His case range includes DUI defense, high misdemeanors, and felonies. He is associated with the Wyoming State Bar, the Wyoming Federal District Court, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ewing T. Kerr Chapter of the American Inns of Court, and the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association.

Daniel C. Hillshafer combines military service, Judge Advocate experience, and trial work in representing people accused of crimes in Wyoming. His background supports a structured approach to investigating allegations, preparing defenses, and presenting cases in court. He focuses on criminal matters where clients need clear advice, careful preparation, and an advocate familiar with courtroom procedure and the consequences of serious charges. His military background adds a disciplined perspective to trial preparation and client representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Humphrey Legal, PC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, Wyoming Federal District Court
• Member, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Ewing T. Kerr Chapter of the American Inns of Court
• Member, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• William & Mary Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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