Attorney Artis is originally from Atlanta, GA where he spent the first 18 years of his life.  The son of Attorney Gregory D. Artis Sr., Dwight has always had an interest in becoming a trial attorney.  After graduating from high school Dwight was accepted to The Citadel which is a historic military college located in Charleston South Carolina.

While attending The Citadel, Dwight thrived and was successful at gaining leadership experiences in the Corps of Cadets as well succeeding in academia earning a B.A. in English Lit. with honors.  While at The Citadel, Dwight also felt the urge to serve his country so he decided to join the Army National Guard.  While honorably serving in South Carolina Dwight was qualified as a 13 Bravo artillery gunner. 

After graduation Dwight attended The University of Wisconsin Law School.  During his second year Dwight’s army unit was activated for a deployment.  Dwight took a year off of law school and was deployed to Iraq where he proudly served as a member of Delta Company 132nd Red Arrow unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  

After returning from war Dwight accepted an internship with the Rock County Public Defender’s office in Southern Wisconsin and became passionate about criminal defense.  After moving to Omaha Dwight continues to us his passion for justice aiming to bring affordable legal services to the people of Nebraska.