The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order Dec. 11, 2025, reinstating attorney Cody M. Jerabek to practice law in Wyoming after he completed a three-year suspension for professional misconduct. The reinstatement takes effect immediately and concludes a disciplinary case that began in 2022.
Jerabek, who holds Wyoming State Bar license number 7-5758, was originally suspended from practice by court order on Oct. 26, 2022, with the suspension period beginning Dec. 15, 2022. The three-year disciplinary action was imposed following proceedings by the Board of Professional Responsibility for the Wyoming State Bar.
The reinstatement process began when Jerabek sought to return to practice under Rule 22(b) of the Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, which governs attorney reinstatement after suspension. A review panel of the Board of Professional Responsibility evaluated his petition and filed a Report and Recommendation for Reinstatement on Nov. 19, 2025.
The Wyoming Supreme Court's order indicates the reinstatement recommendation was made pursuant to a stipulation, suggesting agreement between the parties on the terms for Jerabek's return to practice. The court conducted what it described as a "careful review" of both the recommendation and the complete case file before approving the reinstatement.
In its Dec. 11 order, the court approved, confirmed and adopted the Board's recommendation in its entirety. The order specifically states that Jerabek "be, and hereby is, reinstated to the practice of law in Wyoming, effective immediately."
The original 2022 suspension was documented in *Board of Professional Responsibility, Wyoming State Bar v. Jerabek* (2022 WY 134A, 519 P.3d 309). While the current reinstatement order references the prior case, it does not detail the specific nature of the professional misconduct that led to the original three-year suspension.
Wyoming's disciplinary system for attorneys operates under the Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, which establish procedures for both imposing sanctions and seeking reinstatement. Rule 22(b) specifically addresses the reinstatement process for suspended attorneys, requiring petitioners to demonstrate their fitness to return to practice.
The reinstatement process typically involves multiple steps, including filing a formal petition, review by a panel of the Board of Professional Responsibility, and ultimate approval by the Wyoming Supreme Court. The involvement of a stipulation in Jerabek's case suggests the process proceeded with agreement from all parties involved.
The Board of Professional Responsibility serves as the disciplinary arm of the Wyoming State Bar, investigating complaints against attorneys and recommending appropriate sanctions to the Wyoming Supreme Court. The board's review panels evaluate both disciplinary matters and reinstatement petitions, providing recommendations to guide the court's final decisions.
Under Wyoming's disciplinary rules, the reinstatement order and accompanying report must be published pursuant to Rule 9(b) of the Wyoming Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. This publication requirement ensures transparency in the attorney disciplinary and reinstatement process.
The case was assigned docket numbers D-22-0003 and D-22-0004 in the Wyoming Supreme Court, indicating it involved multiple related proceedings during the disciplinary process that began in 2022.
Jerabek's successful reinstatement demonstrates Wyoming's system for allowing attorneys to return to practice after completing disciplinary sanctions and meeting reinstatement requirements. The three-year period between suspension and reinstatement aligns with the timeline established in the original disciplinary order.
The reinstatement becomes effective immediately upon the court's order, allowing Jerabek to resume practicing law in Wyoming without additional waiting periods or conditions specified in the public order. However, the full terms of reinstatement may include conditions detailed in the incorporated Board report that are not specified in the court's brief order.
This case represents the completion of Wyoming's disciplinary process, from initial sanctions through successful rehabilitation and return to practice. The timeline from the 2022 suspension through the 2025 reinstatement reflects both the serious nature of attorney discipline and the state's commitment to allowing qualified attorneys to return to service after demonstrating fitness for practice.