Atty. Emily Petersen

Atty. Emily Petersen

Emily Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, government. Emily has been licensed for 21 years.

Seattle Seattle 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Emily Petersen at a glance

Emily Petersen is a King Co. Prosecutor's Offr. based in Seattle, Washington. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (2005). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Emily Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, government
  • Emily has been licensed for 21 years
  • Emily practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Emily Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Emily Petersen's law office located?
Emily Petersen's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emily Petersen handle?
Emily Petersen focuses on criminal defense, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Emily Petersen practiced law?
Emily Petersen has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2005

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