Bucks County Criminal Defense Lawyer

V. Erik Petersen

At the Law Offices of V. Erik Petersen, I have helped hundreds of clients through the criminal justice system. With over 30 years of criminal and civil trial experience, I have the skill and talent to obtain the best possible results for you.

V. Erik Petersen, Pennsylvania criminal defense and DUI attorney

Criminal Defense in Bucks County, PA

I also regularly represent clients charged in Bucks County. Cases there are heard at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown, the county seat, which opened in 2015 and now houses most criminal proceedings for the county’s Court of Common Pleas. Bucks is a large, busy county that takes its prosecutions seriously, and walking in with a lawyer who knows how things actually move there matters.

Having started my career as a prosecutor, I read a Bucks County case the way the Commonwealth reads it, which helps me spot the weak points early. Whether the charge is a DUI, a drug offense, a theft, or something more serious, my approach is the same: understand exactly what the prosecution has, challenge what can be challenged, and keep you out of a jail cell wherever the law gives me room to do so.

What I handle in Bucks County

I defend the full range of criminal matters in Doylestown, from a first-offense DUI to felony drug and weapons charges, assault, and federal cases. When a case cannot be resolved through dismissal or a negotiated outcome, I focus on a sentencing strategy that preserves your job, your license, and your future. For eligible clients, I will explain whether diversionary options may apply to your situation.

If you are facing charges in Bucks County, reach out. I will walk you through what to expect at the Justice Center and what we can do about it.