Atty. James Vernon Petersen
I’m James Petersen, founder of NOLA Criminal Law. I provide dedicated criminal defense and DUI advocacy in New Orleans and surrounding Parishes, rooted in a "blue-collar" work ethic and a 360-degree perspective most lawyers simply don't have.
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James Vernon Petersen is a Member based in Covington, Louisiana, practicing at James Petersen. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, construction, and dv protection. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2023). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D., 2021). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Covington, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I’m James Petersen, founder of NOLA Criminal Law
- I provide dedicated criminal defense and DUI advocacy in New Orleans and surrounding Parishes, rooted in a "blue-collar" work ethic and a 360-degree perspective most lawyers simply don't have
- My experience began in the field as a contractor and continued as In-House Counsel for a major construction company
- Today, I leverage that technical background to deconstruct the prosecution’s evidence
- I know what it means to work for a living, and I understand that when you’re facing a DUI or criminal charge, your livelihood, your family, and your freedom are on the line
- I solve problems
- Whether I’m fighting an illegal traffic stop or a complex felony charge, I dig into the details others miss to find the cracks in the state's case
- If you need a defender who will see your job through, I’m ready to get to work
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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 Covington 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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