Atty. Eric D Petersen

Atty. Eric D Petersen

Mr. Eric D Petersen is a lawyer practicing education, federal crime, government and 3 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 30 Years Experience 30 year

Profile Summary

About Eric D Petersen at a glance

Eric D Petersen is a criminal defense, federal crimes, education, government, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Utah (1996). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1995) and Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Eric D Petersen is a lawyer practicing education, federal crime, government and 3 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Eric practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Eric D Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Federal Crimes

Eric D Petersen is one of 6,117 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Utah →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Eric D Petersen is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Utah →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Eric D Petersen is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Utah →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Eric D Petersen is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric D Petersen

Where is Eric D Petersen's law office located?
Eric D Petersen's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric D Petersen handle?
Eric D Petersen focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, education, government, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Eric D Petersen practiced law?
Eric D Petersen has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Eric D Petersen go to law school?
Eric D Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Eric D Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1995
B.A.
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1996

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