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!
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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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.
We offer free consultations for people charged with drunk driving.
Not everyone needs an attorney, and we will tell you at the end of our first consultation what benefits you can expect by hiring one.
Sometimes there are limited benefits, and we will not take your case in those circumstances.
As you read through our site, we hope you get a sense of how your case will be handled, why we practice DUI defense, and that you notice a friendly approach sometimes missing in many law practices today.
You owe it to yourself and your future to take advantage of our free, no-obligation consultation to find out if a lawyer can help.
If you have a DUI charge in Nebraska, there may be more at stake than you realize.
A DUI conviction can negatively impact your life for years to come by raising insurance rates, disqualifying you for job offers, or even impacting visitation with minor children.
Whether it’s your first, second, third, or fourth DUI we can help. Different DUI penalties come with different consequences. We can help you navigate these.
You need an attorney who understands what is at stake and who will fight for you.
Attorney Thomas M. Petersen is that attorney. As a defendant in a criminal proceeding, you have a number of rights.
Chief among those rights is the right to counsel.
By exercising your right to counsel and retaining the services of attorney Thomas M. Petersen you can rest easier knowing that all of your other rights will be protected throughout your case.
Why Choose the Omaha DUI Attorneys at Petersen Criminal Defense Law?
Many attorneys advertise that they handle DUI cases.
But not all attorneys focus their practice on defending individuals accused of driving under the influence offenses.
When your future is on the line, you require someone by your side who knows the system, understands the law, and is dedicated themselves to defending you. Thomas M. Petersen is that attorney.
We answer our telephones 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We will meet with you in the evening or on the weekend when necessary.
Additionally, we promise to listen to your concerns, keep you informed, protect your rights, and aggressively defend you and your rights.
At Petersen Criminal Defense Law, we commit to defending our clients throughout the prosecution of their case and beyond.
Our competent and compassionate team will zealously represent you to ensure that your rights get protection and that your case reaches a fair and just resolution.
For a free initial consultation for your Omaha or Sarpy County, Nebraska DUI case, contact the team today by calling 402-509-8070 or fill out our online contact form.
Because we understand that a DUI arrest doesn’t always happen during normal business hours, you can reach us day or night, seven days a week for immediate assistance if a loved one has been arrested and is being held in custody.
Be sure to indicate that you need the 24-hour Jail Release Assistance service.
