Our Clients Are Innocent Until Proven Otherwise

Established in 1995, Petersen Criminal Defense Law follows a simple philosophy: Our clients are innocent until proven otherwise.

The lawyer of our firm Thomas M. Petersen has dedicated his career to this philosophy, helping clients in Omaha and the surrounding areas, ensuring their voices are heard in the criminal defense system.

He has led more than 6,000 criminal defense cases and has represented clients in several jurisdictions.

This experience means he is a battle-tested veteran in the criminal defense system who has vowed to work for you with all the knowledge he has acquired.

Your Decision Today Affects The Rest Of Your Life

Criminal charges mean that your future is at risk. No need to let a criminal case ruin your life, make the right decision today, and protect your future.

You want an experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner. Someone who’s been down this road before and understands the risks. You don’t want a lawyer who is learning the law from your case when your freedom is at risk.

Focused On Clients In Omaha Nebraska: Criminal Defense Attorney With Experience

Clients throughout Omaha, Nebraska, and the surrounding area know Tom’s reputation for diligent and tough representation.

They also know that Tom has the experience they need and knows all the legal options and helps clients choose among these options wisely.

To provide our customers with this level of service, Tom works with each client one by one from the first visit to our firm. During this free, no-obligation consultation, the lawyer will interview you to learn the facts of your case and to explain in simple language how the law applies to your case and the legal options you have.

Nebraska Counties We Serve
Cass County
Douglas County
Lancaster County
Sarpy County
Saunders County
Wayne County

We Do Not Scold, Do Not Judge, We Just Defend.

Contact Petersen Criminal Defense Law. You can also schedule your initial consultation to contact the firm online. All queries to our firm will remain completely confidential.

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

We Want to Defend YOU!

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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.

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

We Want to Defend YOU!

Contact Us for a Free Case Review

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.