Who We Are

When Vaughn Neubauer, Charles Pelkey, and Roger Goldfinger met in 2012, it was soon apparent they shared a similar ambition. Their goal was to establish a no-nonsense, strategically aggressive criminal defense firm that serves Wyoming residents by protecting their freedoms and pushing back against bureaucracy. Ultimately, Neubauer, Pelkey, & Goldfinger LLP was founded with these ideals in mind. From the beginning, our firm has committed to establishing genuine client relationships where we've fostered a culture of listening, understanding, and respect. Our attorneys know what's at stake and that their clients have entrusted them with their lives and liberty. We understand the responsibility of being the only thing standing between them and what often proves to be the most challenging experience of their lifetime. At NPG, we dedicate ourselves to doing what we do best; The Art of Criminal Defense. Our goal remains simple; leveraging our experience, and intuition to deliver result-oriented solutions and wins.

Fighting for Change

Our firm has long recognized the shortcomings of the American judicial system. The criminal justice system is often broken and lends itself to perpetuating inequality rather than ensuring justice. For this reason, we have worked rigorously on bringing about meaningful systemic change through strategically aggressive criminal defense and advocacy. Over the years, the partners at NPG have received recognition for their ongoing contributions toward criminal justice reform. Notably, In 2018, attorney Charles Pelkey was awarded by the Innocence Project for his advocacy work on the Post Conviction Factual Innocence bill. The bill, consequently turned law, is dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. As a result, those who've received wrongful convictions are granted new hope. Ultimately placing the possibility of freedom within reach again. Read more about the bill here: https://innocenceproject.org/governor-signs-factual-innocence-law-to-help-wrongfully-convicted-in-wyoming/

The Presumption of Innocence

Equally important to criminal justice reform is our diligence in the enforcement of due process. We can minimize the chance of a miscarriage of justice occurring in the first place by guaranteeing due process is upheld in every stage of a criminal proceeding. The notion of due process correspondingly leads to the legal principle of 'the presumption of innocence.' In other words, the concept of "innocent until proven guilty." Take, for instance, the case of a Wyoming resident charged with first-degree murder. This charge was in connection to a cold case homicide, which sat latent for decades. Horrified at the prospect of being tried for a murder he didn't commit, the accused then hired attorney Vaughn Neubauer. Vaughn immediately dove head first into pouring over years of statements and evidence. Vaughn worked tirelessly at prepping a strategically aggressive criminal defense. Knowing an innocent man's freedom was on the line; he subsequently readied himself and his client for the possibility of trial. In the meantime, Vaughn continued to challenge the prosecution. He countered that they needed to have what was required to fulfill their burden of proof. The State, ultimately unable to produce adequate evidence, henceforth moved to dismiss all charges. Most recently, journalists from The New York Times have been interested in the case. Journeying from the Big Apple to Laramie, Wyoming, to interview Vaughn—the New York Times have published both a podcast and story on the events surrounding this case. Read more on the store here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/podcasts/serial-laramie-cold-case.html

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