Criminal Defense NE

Petersen Criminal Law operates as a criminal defense firm in Omaha, Nebraska—not a firearms retailer or training provider. However, they provide essential legal guidance for gun owners navigating Nebraska's complex and evolving firearms laws.

Thomas M. Petersen and his team focus on:

• •Federal crimes (including interstate firearm transport)
• •DUI defense (both aggravated and non-aggravated)
• •Drug crimes (delivery, possession, trafficking)
• •Domestic violence and protection order violations
• •Sex crimes and child pornography defense
• •Theft crimes and white-collar offenses
• •Firearm-related charges and constitutional carry violations

Their firearms practice covers critical areas for gun owners:

Attorney Petersen was named one of the Top 50 defense attorneys in Nebraska out of more than 5,000 lawyers, and was invited to join the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) in 2013.

Recent legislative changes they navigate: - LB77 (permitless concealed carry, effective September 2023) - LB1329 (school security provisions, effective July 2025) - State preemption clauses eliminating local firearm registration requirements - Concealed carry restrictions and prohibited location laws

• •Drug crimes: Charges dismissed through motion to suppress
• •DUI cases: Breath test exclusions for procedural violations
• •Firearm charges: Not guilty verdict at jury trial for use of firearm in commission of felony

• •Contact: 402-509-8070
• •Address: 11930 Arbor Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68144