Mariah S. Downey

Mariah S. Downey is an associate attorney at Brown & Hiser LLC in Laramie, Wyoming. Her practice includes criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, real estate, and business law. She has a particular interest in criminal defense and works with people navigating the criminal justice system. Her broader practice allows her to address legal problems that can involve courtroom disputes, family concerns, property issues, and business matters.

Mariah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wyoming. She later graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law, where she specialized in the study of civil and criminal litigation. Her legal education placed substantial emphasis on courtroom-focused work and gave her experience analyzing disputes from both civil and criminal perspectives. That training aligns closely with the litigation-centered matters she handles in practice.

Downey works across several areas that regularly require careful advocacy and practical problem solving. Criminal defense remains a central part of her practice, while her work in civil litigation, family law, real estate, and business law gives her experience with varied client needs. She approaches legal matters with attention to each client’s circumstances, goals, and position, and she places importance on making sure a client’s voice is understood during the legal process.

Mariah S. Downey brings a client-centered approach to legal representation and focuses on the real effects that legal problems can have on individuals and families. She combines litigation training with a broad practice that reaches criminal, civil, family, property, and business matters. Her work at Brown & Hiser reflects a commitment to clear communication, careful preparation, and advocacy designed to help clients understand their options and move through difficult legal situations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Brown & Hiser LLC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Wyoming
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice

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