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.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES I handle many types of criminal cases including Drinking and Driving (OWI/UBAC) and Traffic Offenses.
YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF: You want an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle your file. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.
IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD: I will personally communicate with you. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my receptionist. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours or less. My office phone is (307) 638-2442
MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT: My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.
MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH EACH CASES IS: Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD: Call for a consultation at (307) 638-2442, during which I can answer all of your questions..