big-o Petersen Law was voted the Best Of the Big-O for 2015. Each year, consumers in Omaha vote for their favorite businesses. Tom Petersen received the Best Attorney-DUI award. Thank you Omaha!

Thomas M. Petersen was selected as one of the top 50 DUI Lawyers in Nebraska for the 3rd year in a row by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Violent Crimes

Being charged with a violent crime can be a stressful and overwhelming.
An experienced criminal defense attorney can help guide you through the
legal process and build a strong defense from the start...

Contact Us For A Free Case Evaluation

At Petersen Criminal Law, we make protecting your rights our only focus. We offer clients a battle-tested criminal defense attorney, Thomas M. Petersen, who has dedicated his entire practice to the defense of clients’ rights in criminal matters throughout the Omaha, Nebraska, area.
He holds more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer. During that time, he has fought for clients in more than 6,000 cases, frequently at trial. As a result, he has both the skill and the experienced legal judgment clients need to protect themselves in even the most serious criminal defense matters.
Schedule an initial consultation with attorney Petersen using the information provided below. All consultations remain confidential.

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Petersen Criminal Law
12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-509-8070
Fax: 402-939-0474
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