Thomas M. Petersen

Managing Partner

Location: Nebraska
Phone: 800-488-4253
Fax: 402-509-8042
Email: Email Me

Attorney Petersen was invited to join the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) organization in 2013. NAFDD vets thousands of lawyers and only chooses those who have achieved stellar results in DUI defense cases. Attorney Petersen was named one of the Top 50 defense attorneys in Nebraska out of more than 5,000.

Year Joined Firm

1995

Areas Of Practice

Criminal Law
Criminal Law – Federal (White Collar Crime)
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Sex Offenses

Litigation Percentage

80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

Idaho, 1994
Nebraska, 1995
U.S. District Court District of Idaho, 1994
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1995

Education

Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska
- J.D. cum laude
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
- B.A. – 1990
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Political Science

Past Employment Positions

Frank Robak, Attorney, 1991 – 1994
Greg Decker, Attorney, 1987 – 1991

Serving the Omaha Community 24 hours a day 7 days a week

We Want to Defend YOU!

Why Choose Us As Your Criminal Defense Lawyers?

EXPERIENCED

When you’re accused of a crime, you still have rights. Unfortunately, many prosecutors will attempt to bypass these rights in order to get a conviction or a guilty plea. Do not let this happen to you. I’ve successfully defended countless Nebraska criminal cases - and I'm ready to go to work for you, too.

STRATEGIC

Effective planning and strategy play a crucial role in addressing criminal charges. I approach every case with the seriousness it deserves, understanding its importance to my clients. At Petersen Criminal Law, we adopt this mindset consistently. My goal is to create and execute a strategy that offers the best possible solutions and outcomes for my clients.

DETERMINED

I approach challenges with determination, always exploring solutions from multiple perspectives. When you entrust me with your case, you secure a dedicated ally who remains committed till the very end. My primary goal revolves around attaining optimal outcomes for my clients, and my proven track record speaks to that. In the realm of criminal defense, no case is trivial. Feel free to reach out, and let's commence this journey today.

Serving the Omaha Community 24 hours a day 7 days a week

We Want to Defend YOU!

What Do Former Clients Have to Say About Us?

Tom is wonderful to work with. He is very professional and attentive to the needs of his clients. My husband needed a lawyer in a short time frame and Tom didn't hesitate taking the case. The case had a terrific outcome. All in all; Tom is a beast!!

- Krysti E.

I’ll start with saying 5 stars ⭐️!! Tom took very good care of us in a stressful time. He eased that stress and got us great results FAST! From the start of the case Tom gave us realistic expectations and in the end he was spot on! I recommend Tom with Peterson law to anyone needing legal services!!!!!

- Robert P.

I give the highest level of recommendation for Mr. Petersen. He’s extremely professional, a great communicator, and sets realistic expectation for potential outcomes. He’s a great guiding hand in the situation you hoped to never find yourself in and will do everything he can to end in the best outcome.

- Shane K.

Our case results

Drug Crime

Dismissed

Petersen filed a motion to suppress alleging that the stop and search were illegal.

DUI

Probation

Breath test excluded for failure to follow proper procedure. The Court agreed and ruled the breath test inadmissible at trial.

Criminal Defense

Not Guilty

Jury Trial: Client was charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony.