Atty. Peter Hardin

Atty. Peter Hardin

Peter Hardin is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney with nearly 20 years of prosecutorial and defense experience. He began his career as a Judge Advocate in the U.S.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (949) 325-7388

Profile Summary

About Peter Hardin at a glance

Peter Hardin is a Member based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Peter Hardin Law. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and white collar. Admitted to practice in New York (2008), California (2014), and Colorado (2014). Educated at George Washington Law School J.D. (—) and University of Colorado at Boulder (—). Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Peter Hardin is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney with nearly 20 years of prosecutorial and defense experience
  • He began his career as a Judge Advocate in the U.S
  • Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Captain and serving as lead counsel in courts-martial and administrative hearings
  • A combat veteran of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, he then prosecuted state and federal cases as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County and as a Special Assistant U.S
  • Attorney at the U.S
  • Attorney's Office for the Central District of California
  • In private practice, Mr. Hardin has defended individuals and corporations in investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and local law enforcement agencies spanning antitrust, environmental compliance, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, healthcare fraud, money laundering, narcotics, firearms offenses, theft, illegal pornography, and driving offenses

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Hardin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Hardin 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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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Peter Hardin's law office located?
Peter Hardin's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Peter Hardin Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Hardin handle?
Peter Hardin focuses on criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Hardin practiced law?
Peter Hardin has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

George Washington Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of Colorado at Boulder
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2014
Colorado
Admitted: 2014

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