“Safety regulations aren’t just rules on paper – they’re shields protecting families on our highways.
I fight to strengthen these protections.”
Fourth-generation Wyoming native Joe Chenchar is a Litigation Attorney at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, where he combines deep local roots with broad legal expertise. A double graduate of the University of Wyoming, Joe has helped countless families and truck crash survivors across Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon find justice after immense loss.
Drawing from his four years as Deputy County Attorney and Assistant City Attorney, he brings comprehensive motorist safety regulation insights to every case he handles. His strategic, client-centered approach has earned him the respect of both clients and colleagues throughout the legal community.
Joe is an active member of several prestigious legal organizations, including the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), American Association for Justice (AAJ), and Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG). His commitment to community extends beyond his practice through his positions on multiple community boards, including the Laramie County Community Partnership and Arts Cheyenne, where he works to build thriving communities.
When not representing his clients, Joe can be found exploring the mountains of Southeastern Wyoming with his wife, Haylee, and their dog, Shasta, or pursuing his interests in cooking and reading.
Select Professional Associations and Memberships
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
American Association of Justice
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association





Career Highlights
Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming
Member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
Represented the county public works department developing oversized/overweight vehicle permits
Rated among the top three personal injury lawyers by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Best of the Best Community Choice Award, 2023)
Education & Bar Admissions
Education
University of Wyoming College of Law
Juris Doctor
University of Wyoming
B.A., International Studies, Honors Program Graduate
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Oregon
Wyoming
Colorado Federal District Court
Oregon Federal District Court
Wyoming Federal District Court
Featured Speaking Engagements
“The Digital Record: A Plaintiff’s Guide to Telematics Discovery, ELD Metadata, and Ghost Driver Fraud in Commercial Motor Vehicle Litigation,” American Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Group - Members Only (May 2026)
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting: A Practical Guide to Truck Crash Inspections,” Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys New Trucking Lawyer Division (December 2025)
Publications
"No More Goose Chases: Catching Elusive Trucking Companies with BOC-3 Service," American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group's Journal of Trucking Litigation (Spring 2026)
Public Service & Community Outreach
Laramie County Community Partnership (2022-Present)
Arts Cheyenne (2021-Present)
Cheyenne Civic Center Foundation Board (2019-Present)
Alliance for Historic Wyoming (2020-2023)
Personal Info
Joe is deeply committed to his community. He is an active member of his local organizations such like Arts Cheyenne, the Cheyenne Civic Center Foundation, and the Laramie County Community Partnership. When not representing his clients, Joe can be found exploring the mountains of Southeastern Wyoming with his wife, Haylee, and their dog, Shasta, or pursuing his interests in cooking and reading.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Involved in a Crash?
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Involved in a Crash?
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.













