Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Capital Offenses; White Collar Crimes; Driving While Intoxicated; DUI; Drug Crimes; Juvenile Crimes; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence; Fraud; Personal Injury; Civil Rights; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Spinal Injuries; Trucking Accidents.
Admitted: 1993, Colorado, Wyoming and U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., 1993
College: Metropolitan State College, B.S., 1990
Member: Denver, Laramie County and Colorado Bar Associations; Wyoming State Bar; Colorado Criminal Defense Bar; Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Association of Federal Defense Attorneys.
Biography: Order of the Barristers. Public Defender, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1994-. Listed in National Register of Who’s Who.
Born: Denver, Colorado, September 5, 1968
Dion J. Custis has handled all types of criminal cases including capital crimes. He has been successful in defending persons facing the death penalty and other high-profile crimes.
Dion J. Custis served as a federal law clerk for one year then as an Assistant Wyoming Public Defender since 1994. In 1998, he founded the firm as a solo practitioner and continues to serve as an Assistant Wyoming Public Defender. He developed his reputation as an aggressive trial attorney strongly devoted to the representation of the criminally accused. His strong belief and desire to help those in need of quality legal services has expanded the firm’s representation to persons injured in automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and other personal injury including wrongful death. He is dedicated in furthering professional development by frequently attending and teaching Continuing Legal Education Seminars and participating in legal organizations. Dion J. Custis practices in State and Federal Courts throughout Wyoming and Colorado and strives to offer high-quality legal representation at all levels.
Wyoming DUI Penalties
As a Wyoming resident, you could face DUI penalties that include:
First DUI conviction =
up to 6 months in jail; or
fine of up to $750; and
driver’s license suspension of 90 days.
Second DUI conviction (within 5 years) =
Mandatory jail sentence of 7 days, up to 6 months;
fine of between $200 and $750; and
driver’s license suspension for 6 months.
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
NO
Breath Test Refusal Penalties
6-month Administrative license suspension.
1 year and 6 months license suspension for each subsequent refusal.