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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Brady | July 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Francis is a fighter, go with him.

Francis stepped to fight for me when no else wanted to. When I say fight, I mean FIGHT. Took on my custody case as well as a business suite at the same time. He's the only lawyer I've ever worked with who put in real effort. If you are a dad fighting against the popular political flow that only hu...rts our children, then you want this man in your corner.

Francis McVay

Replied last July 26, 2026

Thank you for trusting me to stand in your corner when it mattered most. Handling both a custody matter and a complex business dispute simultaneously takes absolute commitment, and fighting for what is right for you and your family is what this practice is built on. Deep Waters Law, L.L.C. The law is not settled until it is just.

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 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!

Posted by Tanya | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Mr. McVay saved the day

Mr. McVay was very helpful and kept in good communication through the process with quick action with the other lawyer. He advocated for me and my daughter. He helped me feel hope when I thought I didn't have any left.

Francis McVay

Replied last July 21, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review. Supporting clients through challenging times is at the heart of what I do, and I deeply appreciate your kind words. I wish you and your family all the best moving forward.

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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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