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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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by William | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

If you need help when in deep waters, call Francis.

When I was served a protection order in the morning, I was panicked, and called around for an attorney, and when I landed on Deep Waters Law, they did an immediate intake, and handled my matter. Francis got it dismissed!

Francis McVay

Replied last August 12, 2026

William: Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. When a sudden emergency protection order or pseudo-criminal filing is weaponized to inflict panic and uproot a home here in Wyoming, it demands immediate tactical intervention, unyielding command of the courtroom, and an advocate who confronts bad-faith posturing head-on. At Deep Waters Law, our response across Cheyenne, state, and tribal courts is defined by the inevitable pressure of absolute trial readiness. Whether defeating malicious protection orders, defending complex criminal and civil rights matters, or litigating serious personal injury claims, we do not play defense against bad-faith actions—we drag them directly into the deep waters of real litigation, subjecting every allegation to immediate, exhaustive judicial scrutiny. Unsupported claims crumble under the light of the Court. Standing as an impenetrable shield for your family—whether shutting down emergency filings or securing long-term stability through formal custody, visitation, and support petitions—is our non-negotiable standard. Our door remains wide open whenever future legal challenges or family transitions arise, because the law is not settled until it is just. Whenever unexpected storms rise and you or your family find yourselves in deep waters, know that you will never have to walk through them alone. 'When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.' — Isaiah 43:2 Very truly yours, Francis H. McVay and the Deep Waters Law team

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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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