Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, PA

I also defend clients in Lancaster County, where criminal cases are handled by the Second Judicial District’s Court of Common Pleas at the Lancaster County Courthouse in Lancaster, the county seat. Lancaster County covers a wide mix of urban and rural communities, and its criminal court takes prosecutions seriously across the board, from a first-time DUI to the most serious felonies.

My experience on both sides of Pennsylvania criminal law, first as a prosecutor and for the last 25-plus years as a defense attorney, lets me anticipate how a Lancaster County case will unfold. I use that to find the openings early, before positions harden.

What I handle in Lancaster

I represent people charged with DUI, drug offenses, gun charges, theft, assault, and federal crimes in Lancaster County, and I handle juvenile matters and expungement as well. My first goal is always to keep you out of jail, whether that means fighting for a dismissal or, where necessary, negotiating a sentencing outcome that preserves your freedom and your record. For eligible first offenders, I will explain whether a diversionary program may apply to your case.

If you are facing charges in Lancaster County, get in touch and we will go over where you stand.