WORLAND CITY ATTORNEY

PO Box 1858

721 Big Horn Ave, Ste 11

Worland, WY 82401

 

307-347-6324

307-347-8609 FAX

 

Kent A. Richins, Attorney at Law krichins@rtconnect.net

Mr. Richins has been the Worland City Attorney since January 2, 1989.  The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council annually during the first meeting in January.  It is a part time position consisting mainly of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Give legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and City Department Heads;
• Draft and present City Ordinances, contracts and any other necessary legal documents;
• Prosecute Criminal Cases in Municipal Court;
• Represent the City in civil, employee, and administrative matters;
• Enforce the Worland City Code;
• Attend City Council Meetings and any other meetings as necessary; and
• Work on various legal projects as needed.

Mr. Richins has a full time private law practice and is currently a member of the following law related organizations

• Kansas State Bar
• Wyoming State Bar
• Washakie County Bar Association (President)