Clay Simpson
307-222-9210
Clay Simpson, Esq.
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Attorneyby trade,Advocateby instinct.

Clay Simpson defends Wyomingites facing the most serious charges of their lives, and builds technology that supports the people who once wore a uniform beside him.

Founding Attorney, High Plains Justice Co-Founder, SC 7220 Ventures Former U.S. Army Infantry Sergeant Licensed to practice law in Wyoming
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Overview

Two disciplines, one throughline

Clay's career runs on parallel tracks: fighting for individual clients in Wyoming courtrooms, and building tools that scale that same instinct to protect and support people who need it.

The Advocate
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Criminal Defense & Trial Law

As founding attorney of High Plains Justice, Clay represents clients across Wyoming and the High Plains region — from county courthouses to federal appellate chambers.

Felony defense & drug offense cases
Misdemeanors, infractions & expungements
Constitutional law & civil litigation
Business formation & legal documents
The Builder
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Legal & Veteran Technology

Through SC 7220 Ventures, Clay co-builds intelligent, scalable applications aimed at solving genuine human problems — from client intake automation for law firms to peer support for veterans.

Vets Net Call — secure peer network for veterans
VECTA — AI-driven legal intake chatbot
Applied technology for underserved communities
Built on resilience, innovation, and lived experience
I treat all clients equally, regardless of their background or the charges against them.
Clay Simpson, Esq. — Founding Attorney, High Plains Justice
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Practice

Legal experience

Licensed to practice law in Wyoming, Clay has built his practice on exhaustive investigation, aggressive litigation, and an unyielding presence in front of a jury.

2026 —
July 2026 — Present

Founding Attorney

High Plains Justice · Laramie, Wyoming
Provides uncompromising criminal defense for everyday Wyomingites facing severe legal challenges, from felony and drug offense cases to misdemeanors, infractions, and expungements. Practices from county courthouses through federal appellate courts.
2025
October 2025 — July 2026

Associate Attorney

Cowboy Country Law · Wyoming
Practiced criminal defense and litigation, building trial experience across Wyoming courts.
2024
March 2024 — May 2026

Associate Attorney

The Wright Law Firm · Cheyenne, Wyoming
Began his legal career in private practice, developing foundational trial advocacy and client representation skills.
Laramie & Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Ventures

Building through SC 7220 Ventures

SC 7220 Ventures is an AI technology studio focused on solving genuine human problems — building intelligent, scalable applications that protect communities and empower professionals.

Veteran Support

Vets Net Call

A secure, peer-to-peer support network built exclusively for veterans — real-time access to crisis resources, peer support, and community, so no veteran ever faces the fight alone.

Buddy Check & Battle Buddies contact system
Mayday priority crisis communication pipeline
Buddies Near Me — GPS-enabled peer radar
Military-grade encryption on every conversation
Legal Technology

VECTA

A legal technology chatbot that helps law firms streamline client intake — from case identification and document uploads to automated form signing.

Automated client intake & case triage
Secure document upload workflows
Automated form signing
Built for solo practitioners & small firms
Applies Clay's frontline legal practice experience directly to the tools that firms like his rely on.
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Background

Education & Training

University of Wyoming College of Law
Juris Doctor — Graduate
May 2023 – Mar 2024
University of Wyoming College of Law
J.D. Candidate, Class of 2023
Aug 2020 – Jun 2023
University of Wyoming
BA Criminal Justice · Spanish Minor
Jan 2018 – May 2020
United States Army
Non-Commissioned Officer — Infantry Squad Leader
Jun 2012 – Jun 2017
Competencies
Trial Advocacy Criminal Law Leadership Strategy Communication Negotiation Case Management Client Correspondence Litigation Conflict Management Legal Document Preparation
05 — Contact

Let's talk

Facing a legal matter in Wyoming, or interested in SC 7220 Ventures? Reach out directly.

Phone 307-222-9210 Law Practice High Plains Justice Ventures SC 7220 Ventures LinkedIn Clay Simpson, Esq.