Atty. Rita Pavan Peters

Atty. Rita Pavan Peters

Ms. Rita Pavan Peters is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law.

Tampa Tampa 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (689) 304-2586 Book Appointment

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About Rita Pavan Peters at a glance

Rita Pavan Peters is a Pros., State Atty.'s Off. 13th Jud. Ct. based in Tampa, Florida. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1999). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1998) and University of Tampa (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Rita Pavan Peters is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law
  • Rita received a B.A. degree from University of Tampa in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Rita practices in Tampa, FL

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Rita Pavan Peters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Pavan Peters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Rita Pavan Peters's law office located?
Rita Pavan Peters's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Pavan Peters handle?
Rita Pavan Peters focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Rita Pavan Peters practiced law?
Rita Pavan Peters has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Rita Pavan Peters go to law school?
Rita Pavan Peters earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Tampa
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1999

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