Atty. Hon Michael D Peterson

Atty. Hon Michael D Peterson

Hon Michael D Peterson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, criminal law, family/domestic relations and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Safford Safford 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Hon Michael D Peterson at a glance

Hon Michael D Peterson is a wrongful death, criminal defense, family law, and adr attorney based in Safford, Arizona. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1999). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1999) and University of Utah (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Safford, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon Michael D Peterson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, criminal law, family/domestic relations and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices in Safford, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Hon Michael D Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Hon Michael D Peterson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Arizona →

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Hon Michael D Peterson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hon Michael D Peterson

Where is Hon Michael D Peterson's law office located?
Hon Michael D Peterson's law practice is located in Safford, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hon Michael D Peterson handle?
Hon Michael D Peterson focuses on wrongful death, criminal defense, family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Hon Michael D Peterson practiced law?
Hon Michael D Peterson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Hon Michael D Peterson go to law school?
Hon Michael D Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Hon Michael D Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1999
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1999

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