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Atty. Peter Thomas Drent

Atty. Peter Thomas Drent

Peter Thomas Drent is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. Peter has been licensed for 9 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (616) 500-0791 Book Appointment

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Peter Thomas Drent is a criminal defense attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2017). Educated at Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School Class of 2017 (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Peter Thomas Drent is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • Peter has been licensed for 9 years
  • Peter practices in Grand Rapids, MI

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Peter Thomas Drent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Thomas Drent 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Where is Peter Thomas Drent's law office located?
Peter Thomas Drent's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Thomas Drent focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Peter Thomas Drent practiced law?
Peter Thomas Drent has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
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Education

Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School Class of 2017
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2017

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