James V. Petersen

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James V. Petersen

4.9
Rating: 2.0

Licensed for 3 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Covington, LA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

135 Terra Bella Blvd. Suite B-5, Covington, LA

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About James

Biography

Facing a DUI or criminal charge in New Orleans? I am James Petersen, a dedicated defense attorney with a 360° view of the law. Call for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 20%

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Criminal Defense 20%

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Drug Crime 20%

20%
Expungement 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 3 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2023

Eligible to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026

Location

James V. Petersen, APLC

135 Terra Bella Blvd. Suite B-5, Covington, LA, 70443

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James V. Petersen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense

Posted by Shana | September 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney and Outstanding Service

I honestly don’t even know where to begin because “thank you” doesn’t seem like enough for everything Mr. Petersen did for my son and our family. My son was facing very serious criminal charges and Mr. Petersen took on my son’s case, and from the very beginning, he went above and beyond for us. We w...ere scared, worried, and had so many questions, but never made us feel like we were bothering him or that we were on our own. He kept us informed about everything and always made sure we understood what was going on. He even communicated with us on weekends and made himself available whenever we needed him. I wouldn’t dare call him after hours unless it was absolutely necessary, but knowing that he was willing to be there if we needed him meant so much. Whenever we had a question, James either had the answer or took the time to find it out and get back to us. He never left us wondering, guessing, or trying to figure things out on our own. He did what he said he was going to do, and that gave us a level of comfort during an incredibly difficult time. What meant the most to me was that Mr. Petersen genuinely cared. We never felt like just another case or another client. He treated my son like a person, and he treated our family with respect, compassion, and understanding. I will forever be grateful that Mr. Petersen stepped in when we needed someone the most. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. If you are looking for an attorney who will work hard for you, communicate with you, keep his word, and go above and beyond when it matters most, I truly believe you will be in good hands with James. Thank you, Mr. Pertersen, for everything you did for my son and for our family. We will always appreciate you and the way you stood by us when we needed it most.

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Experience

Rating:  2.0 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.

Suspension Deferred With Probation issued in LA, 2026

updated on 04/01/2026

Suspension deferred means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Education

2021

Southern University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of New Orleans

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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