Law enforcement is not here to help you. If you have been charged with a sex crime, call Petersen Criminal Law now: 402-509-8070.

Attorney Thomas M. Petersen will protect you against those early police interviews and the resulting admissions that often become the prosecution’s strongest evidence. He does this by drawing on more than 15 years of experience during which he has represented more than 6,000 clients, frequently at trial.

Experience Counts. Do Not Leave Your Rights To Chance.

A Nebraska sex crime case does not have to ruin your life, but the attorney you choose can affect your future. When it comes to your liberty, experience counts.

Tom has protected clients across the complete spectrum of sex crime cases, including:

Tom combines the best of both worlds when representing clients. He offers the experienced judgment of a seasoned attorney while also remaining committed to working personally with each client to learn his or her needs in order to tailor his legal guidance to those needs.

Contact an Experienced Omaha Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

You need someone who knows their way around the criminal defense system to fight on your behalf. Call Petersen Criminal Law to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation: 402-509-8070. You can also contact us online.

If we don’t think we will be able to help you, we won’t take your money. However, if you need it, aggressive representation in criminal defense matters is only a phone call away.

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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.