Governor Gordon Appoints Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Keven Taheri to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County. Taheri’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Michael N. Patchen. According to information from the Governor’s Office, Taheri has been a prosecutor in the Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office since 2000. He has also served as an attorney with Wyoming Legal Services in Casper. Taheri grew up in Laramie and earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Wyoming.

Gordon said Taheri’s trial experience as a prosecutor and his extensive history working in the Seventh District will serve him well as a Circuit Court judge. Taheri’s appointment is effective September 11, 2023.