Francis Harris McVay

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Francis Harris McVay

also known as Deep Waters Law, L.L.C., Francis H. McVay

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Cheyenne, WY
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +17 more

5908 Yellowstone Rd., Cheyenne, WY

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About Francis

Biography

When you pass through deep waters, McVay will be with you because the law is not settled until it is just. Where you are facing criminal charges, bankruptcy, divorce, or the State is trying to take your children into their own custody, Deep Waters Law is prepared to advocate for you.

Practice Areas

20

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

10 years

25%
Family 25%

10 years

25%
DUI and DWI 10%

10 years

10%
Personal Injury 7%

Less than 1 year

7%
Alimony 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Business 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Expungement 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Gun Law 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Juvenile Law 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Native Peoples Law 3%

2 years

3%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 3%

Less than 1 year

3%
Appeals 2%

Less than 1 year

2%
Bankruptcy and Debt 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Child Abuse 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Federal Crime 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Trusts 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Workers Compensation 1%

Less than 1 year

1%
Wrongful Death 1%

Less than 1 year

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-430 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 9 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Deep Waters Law, L.L.C.

5908 Yellowstone Rd., Cheyenne, WY, 82009

deepwaterslaw.com/

Francis Harris McVay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erin | July 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very great lawyer and good person

Francis is an amazing lawyer he helped me get over a really tough time in my life and he actually cares about what happens to his clients and actually took the time to explain every thing to me about what was going on in my court case i couldnt be more appreciative of him Thank you Francis!

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you for the review. At my firm, the law is not settled until it is just, which is why combining thorough legal guidance with genuine care for my clients is central to how I practice law. I deeply appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best!

Posted by Linus | May 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Above and Beyond!

I highly recommend Deep Waters Law and Francis McVay. He is responsive, reliable, and went above and beyond, replying 24/7 and after hours, to navigate a stressful emergency case for my significant other. Excellent support when it mattered most.

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a generous review and recommendation for Deep Waters Law. Being responsive and standing by clients when support matters most is fundamental to our practice, because I firmly believe that the law is not settled until it is just. I am deeply grateful for your trust and wish you both all the very best!

Posted by CRYSTAL | April 30, 2026

Support

Mr. Francis Harris McVay thank you for your support! You made a stressful situation into a blessing meeting you. You took the time to listen and teach us something also. I appreciate you!

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a warm and thoughtful review. Taking the time to listen, explain the legal process, and ease stress for my clients is fundamental to my work, because I firmly believe that the law is not settled until it is just. I am deeply grateful for your kind words and wish you all the very best moving forward!

Posted by Jasmine | March 05, 2026

110% Rave

Francis H. McVay listened to me and helped me understand what I wasn’t exactly seeing. He spoke honestly and I loved that. Thank you, I needed that conversation and it helped me open firmly to the legal side I wasn’t seeing.

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a generous review. Providing honest perspective and helping clients see all sides of their situation is fundamental to my work, because I firmly believe that the law is not settled until it is just. I truly appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best moving forward!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He's not afraid to go into the lions den for you to protect your rights!

Mr.McVay has helped me out in a desperate time of need. He did his research of the laws to the fullest extent an explained everything so I could understand what was going on. He will make sure that you as a client that your rights are protected.I highly recommend him to anyone.

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you for the review. At my firm, the law is not settled until it is just, which is why advocate fiercely for my clients and make sure they have a clear understanding of their legal rights. I deeply appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the very best!

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Founding Attorney, Deep Waters Law, L.L.C.

Associations

2024 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Walker v. State, 521 P.3d 967 (Wyo. 2022)

Won / Convictions Reversed on Appeal

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Education

2014

University of Wyoming

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2022

Pacific Reporter (Third Series) 521 P.3d 967 Walker v. State, 2022 WY 158 (Wyo. 2022).

Languages

Vietnamese

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