Atty. Peter J Thompson
Peter J Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Peter received a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.
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Peter J Thompson is a criminal defense attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1968) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.Mtg.Eng., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter J Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Peter received a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Peter practices in Minneapolis, MN
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Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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