$ 375-395 per hour
also known as Michael C. Peterson, CFLS
Michael C. Peterson became a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar in July, 2015. He has served as the chairperson of the Family Law Section of the Desert Bar Association from 2016 to present.
Mr. Peterson attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon from 1998 to 2002. There he earned a bachelor's degree in economics, graduating cum laude, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key national honors societies.
Mr. Peterson then attended the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, Oregon from 2003 to 2006, completing a rigorous legal education with a curriculum that balanced basic intellectual and analytic skills for the practice of law, an introduction to advanced and frontier areas of law, knowledge of the persistent values of law and the legal system, and opportunities to develop hands-on legal skills. While he earned his doctorate of jurisprudence, he also participated heavily with the Oregon Student Trial Lawyers Association and Oregon Student Moot Court.
Mr. Peterson was admitted into the Washington State Bar Association in January of 2007, and practiced there for a short time before leaving the rains of the northwest for the sunny Coachella Valley!
Mr. Peterson was admitted into the State Bar of California in December of 2009. He was an associate attorney for a local civil and criminal litigation practitioner until joining the Law Firm of Thurman W. Arnold III in December of 2010.
Mr. Peterson has successfully litigated in a broad range of legal areas in his ten years as a California attorney, including family, business, and personal injury actions. He has a proven track record of skillful negotiation, law and motion practice, and oral argument. Mr. Peterson has conducted and won a growing number of trials, including actions involving high-conflich child custody disputes, spousal support establishment, modification, and termiation (and preventing termination), complex property division, date of separation, attorney fees, and multiple restraining orders.
Mr. Peterson, in joining forces with Thurman W. Arnold III, aspires to become an outstanding member of the Coachella Valley family law community and is available for mediation, litigation and Second Opinions!
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17 years | 100 cases
17 years | 200 cases
17 years | 200 cases
17 years | 100 cases
$ 375-395 per hour
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225 S Civic Drive, Suite 1-3, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
33 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly knowledgeable and professional
I am active duty in the military, based in California, and Mike Peterson and all of Thurman Arnold have done a phenomenal job representing me in my divorce. Mike is a certified family law specialist and his knowledge and professionalism are evident in his work ethic and the results he wins at trial ...
Posted by Phillip | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Transparent, Professional, Aggressive, Honest
I received a consultation service from Michael Peterson and I hired him to guide me through my divorce case. He is extremely knowledgeable and transparent with every detail and, prepared all the required paperwork for the court orders, correspondence with the other party. He will do whatever it takes...
Posted by Noelle | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Thank you to Attorney Mr. Michael Peterson
Attorney Michael Peterson has completely handled my case both professionally and effectively. I am forever grateful for his knowledge and for walking me through the process. This was a very trying time for our family but I always felt at ease knowing that Mr. Peterson had our children's best interest...
Posted by James | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional Lawyer with Exceptional Staff
I retained Mr. Peterson in hopes of being granted a Move Away Order. My case was/is a "high conflict" case, with 3 years worth of Declarations and paperwork submitted on both sides. This, in itself, can be daunting for anyone, especially being that Mr. Peterson wasn't my original Attorney, and given ...
Posted by Lacy | May 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Look no more!
If you're looking for someone that will know the ins and outs of your case BEFORE you walk in to the court room, Mr. Peterson is the attorney to do it. He is patient, always available, and reassuring with a no nonsense approach to your situation. He will take time with you so that you understand wh...
"Michael is a formidable and knowledgeable opposing counsel, yet fair and compassionate.I highly recommend Michael to competently handle any family law matters. Moreover, he is a grande fellow. Anyone would like Mike."
"Michael is a tenacious, motivated, and skilled lawyer. I recommend him for clients seeking a knowledgeable attorney in the Palm Spring area."
"My work with counsel was cordial, professional, and devoid of efforts to elevate the conflict within the family, resulting in the kind of Stipulated agreements for sharing children which we would hope to attain in our family law matters!"
"Michael, although relatively new in the profession, is rapidly learning the ropes. He is bright, energetic, and committed to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a fine lawyer and has shown himself to be knowledgeable, intelligent and fair. I would gladly recommend him to anyone considering hiring him."
"Mike is an outstanding up and coming young lawyer - truly the best I've encountered in more than a decade. I have the great good fortune that he has joined our firm. Not only is he as personable as they come, but he is extremely smart and well-educated in the old-fashioned sense of the word. While my practice is now focused on family law (along with decades of civil law trial experience), Mike is not only handling divorce and family law cases for the firm but is expanding our practice areas to include civil litigation of all sorts, and some probate and estate work. He is well liked and respected by our colleagues, and for good reason. You will not be disappointed by him."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Family Law Chairperson, Desert Bar Association
2015
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2003
Recipiant, Phi Betta Kappa
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Firm Of Thurman W. Arnold, III Certified Family Law Specialists
2015 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaFamily Law Section
2011 - Present
Desert Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2017
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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