R. Michael Vang P.C.

R. Michael Vang P.C. is a Wyoming criminal defense firm based in Laramie with over thirty years of experience defending felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal courts. Mr. Vang is widely recognized as a premier DUI defense attorney with forensic expertise in chemical testing and has secured numerous acquittals across more than one hundred jury trials.

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R. Michael Vang P.C. is a Wyoming criminal defense firm based in Laramie with over thirty years of experience defending clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal courts. Mr. Vang has built a practice focused on protecting constitutional rights and securing favorable outcomes through aggressive trial advocacy and strategic legal representation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Vang has handled serious criminal matters ranging from attempted first-degree murder and aggravated vehicular homicide to first-degree arson and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. He has secured numerous acquittals prior to trial and has litigated over one hundred criminal jury trials, bringing substantial courtroom experience to every case. His practice encompasses both criminal trials and related administrative proceedings, including driver's license issues that often accompany criminal accusations.

A significant portion of Mr. Vang's work involves DUI defense. He is widely recognized in Wyoming's legal community as a premier DUI defense attorney and was awarded the National College of DUI Defense's Trial Advocacy Award in 2022, recognizing his aggressive, creative, and ethical practice dedicated to those accused of impaired driving. Mr. Vang received the Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation from the American Chemical Society in 2015, a credential that reflects his deep understanding of the scientific evidence that underlies many DUI and criminal cases.

Mr. Vang's forensic training enables him to evaluate breath and blood testing protocols, challenge the reliability of law enforcement testing methods, and cross-examine government witnesses regarding potential errors or contamination. This scientific expertise is particularly valuable in cases involving Wyoming's implied consent laws, where the stakes include both criminal liability and administrative driver's license consequences.

Beyond his trial practice, Mr. Vang has spent more than twenty-five years teaching other attorneys how to defend criminal cases. He is a frequent lecturer on DUI and implied consent laws and regularly presents at conferences including the Wyoming Governors Conference on Impaired Driving, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. This teaching role keeps him engaged with evolving case law, advances in chemical testing technology, and best practices in criminal defense across Wyoming counties including Laramie, Natrona, and Campbell.

Mr. Vang is admitted to practice in all Wyoming state and federal courts, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, a sustaining member of the National College of DUI Defense, and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, where he serves as Co-Chairperson of the Amici and Research Committee.

The firm offers free consultations to prospective clients and can be reached at 307-336-7570.

Overview compiled from the firm's website