Atty. Richard K Petersen
Richard K Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil rights, general and 5 other areas of law. Richard has been licensed for 20 years.
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Richard K Petersen is a Bellingham City Atty. Off. based in Bellingham, Washington. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (2006). Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard K Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil rights, general and 5 other areas of law
- Richard has been licensed for 20 years
- Richard practices in Bellingham, WA
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Richard K Petersen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard K Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard K Petersen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard K Petersen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Richard K Petersen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Richard K Petersen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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