big-o Petersen Law was voted Best of Omaha for 2018 for the 7th year in a row. Each year, consumers in Omaha vote for their favorite businesses. Tom Petersen received the Best Attorney-DUI award. Thank you Omaha!

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Thomas M. Petersen was selected as one of the top 50 DUI Lawyers in Nebraska for the 5th year in a row by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.

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NTL-top-100-member-seal Tom Peterson was selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.

Tom Petersen is a participating member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The NACDL is the foremost legal fraternity on criminal defense.

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Federal Crimes

Federal charges can be the most intensive and invasive investigations one may experience but you are in the right place. Petersen Criminal Defense has handled thousands of criminal cases and is experienced in all aspects of federal court practice. We can help...

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Drug Crimes

Controlled substance laws have increased and changed to accommodate
a growing number of offenses prohibiting the possession, manufacture,
and delivery of controlled substances. These substances range from
illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine, to prescription-only
substances such as opana and oxycodone...

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Sex Crimes

Sexual assault is a serious and life changing accusation. If you are
accused of sexual assault, then you need an experienced lawyer to
defend you from a Nebraska sexual assault charge and guide you
through the criminal process...

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Theft Crimes

Petersen Criminal Law provides the legal guidance you need to fight
back against your theft charges including shoplifting, felony theft,
motor vehicle theft, embezzlement, burglary and more. Call now for
a free consultation.

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DUI

Petersen Law not only handles DUI cases, our practice is focused on
defending individuals accused of DUI offenses. You need someone
by your side that knows the system, understands the law, and is dedicated to
defending you. Call now for a free consultation.

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Who Will Be My Jury for My Nebraska Criminal Court

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Who Will Be My Jury in Nebraska on Friday, May 1, 2015

Who Will Be My Jury For My Nebraska Criminal Court from Tom Petersen Prospective jurors are summoned for jury duty from a master list made up of all registered electors, licensed drivers, and state identification holders age 19 and older. Learn more about who will be my jury for my Nebraska criminal court in this presentation.

Download our Free report “Nebraska Criminal Trial Process” and learn what to expect through each step of the criminal trial process.