Atty. Heather Peterson
Heather Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Heather, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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Heather Peterson is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson LLP. Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Heather, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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