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