Atty. Deidre Peterson

Atty. Deidre Peterson

Ms. Deidre Peterson is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation: personal injury, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (504) 506-1039 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Deidre Peterson at a glance

Deidre Peterson is a personal injury, criminal defense, ssd, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Deidre Peterson is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation: personal injury, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law
  • Deidre has been licensed for 33 years
  • Deidre practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Deidre Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deidre Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Deidre Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Deidre Peterson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Deidre Peterson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Deidre Peterson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Deidre Peterson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deidre Peterson

Where is Deidre Peterson's law office located?
Deidre Peterson's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deidre Peterson handle?
Deidre Peterson focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, ssd, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Deidre Peterson practiced law?
Deidre Peterson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
How can I contact Deidre Peterson for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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