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Philip N Petersen

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% DUI / DWI
    10 years, 1,800 cases
  • 25% Criminal Defense
    10 years, 1,100 cases
  • 25% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    10 years, 1,500 cases
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    10 years, 275 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Located in Auburn, WA, my practice is geared solely towards criminal and traffic offenses in Pierce, King, Thurston, and Snohomish County. Consultations are... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Deferred Prosecution and Traffic Offense”

Posted by: a DUI client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Mr Petersen gave me my life back! Understanding that mistakes happen and his knowledge with the offenses, he helped me gain the satisfaction of... more
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommended”

Posted by: Christian, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Having never had a ticket before, when I was pulled over and charged with DUI, I did everything wrong. Luckily I received some great advice from a... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

17 endorsements


Kenneth Wesley Fornabai

I have personally observed Philip in action in the courtroom and he is impressive. He is a creative, prepared, dilligent advocate for his clients. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kenneth Fornabai , Auburn (WA), 4 months ago
Sophia May Palmer

I am a family law attorney in Tacoma, and former Pierce County Prosecutor. While I was a prosecutor, Philip and I often had cases together. Now that... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sophia Palmer , Tacoma (WA), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Philip N Petersen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2002 05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Petersen Law PLLC 2005–present
Associate at Law Offices of Barbara Bowden 2004–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Idaho College of Law 2002
Eastern Washington University Criminal Justice 1999

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2011
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation State Bar Association of Washington 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Defense 2011-present
Attorney Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 31 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
AVVO Answers Avvo 2011
Washington State DUI - You've been arrested, what needs to be done now? AVVO 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Impact of Alcohol and DUI's on college students UW Alcohol Education 2010