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Courtney Marie Peterson

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2010

Former Member

Licensed in Idaho for 17 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2008

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

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Courtney Marie Peterson's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable and efficient

I have consulted with Courtney on a number of criminal matters. I practice family law and if my clients need effective criminal representation, I send them to Courtney. She is smart and works hard to acheive the best possible results for her clients. She has an excellent reputation amongst her peers.... As a result, she is able to negotiate effectively with local prosecutors. They know that she is unafraid to try cases, which is something any criminal defense attorney must be willing to do. Courtney is capable in all facets of representation, from legal research, to in court advocacy, to talking with clients about serious and sensitive topics. She takes her responsiblities seriously.

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William Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

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"Courtney is an wonderful, compassionate, and hardworking attorney. You could not hire a better attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Resignation In Lieu of Discipline issued in ID, 2025

updated on 10/22/2025

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Gargoyle, Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - 2025

Attorney, Peterson Lawyers

2009 - 2011

Assistant County Attorney, Fayette County Attorney's Office, Kentucky

2008 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorney, City of Nampa

2008 - 2008

Attorney, Peterson Law Office

2007 - 2008

Undergraduate Student Defender/Attorney General, University Of Idaho

Associations

2011 - Present

Criminal Justice Act

Panel Member

2011 - Present

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

Education

2008

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Idaho

BS

Languages

English

Activity

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