Halley J. Peters

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About Halley J. Peters

Halley J. Peters

ABOUT HJP LEGAL

At HJP Legal, we are focused on one thing: defending the rights of the accused. Attorney Halley Peters is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer representing clients in and around Arbor in a wide range of criminal cases, including DUIsdomestic violencesex crimes, violent crimes, theft crimesdrug crimesjuvenile crimes, and more.

Ms. Peters is licensed to practice in Michigan, California, and Florida. Her prior clients include individuals and financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Wells Fargo. She brings rigorous professionalism and a passion to serve her clients.

Background

Halley’s experience as a law teacher for teenage felons in a juvenile correctional facility in Florida and in time spent in Miami drug courts fueled her purpose to help individuals facing life crises surrounding criminal charges.

She understands the personal issues that can underlie criminal cases, such as drug addiction, family and socioeconomic stress, and emotional and psychological problems. Working in rehabilitative facilities and with individuals in the legal system struggling with such issues has given her a unique insight as a professional.

Her law review thesis, focused on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, presented a compelling argument that rehabilitation significantly benefits public safety and effectively lowers recidivism rates, much more so than incarceration.

Education

Halley graduated with Distinction from the University of Michigan in 2008 and is a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. 

Our values emphasize the personalized representation we bring to our clients who may be facing one of the most stressful and trying times of their lives. Halley puts the utmost care, attention, and advocacy into every case she defends, seeking the best possible outcome for her clients. 

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Halley works to minimize the consequences of criminal charges. To that end, her early intervention in your case can be crucial, even at the investigation stage. She can protect your rights under police questioning to help you avoid unintentional mistakes, intimidation by law enforcement, or other tactics. 

In some cases, charges may be dropped or reduced with such legal help. However, even if they are not and your case leads to an arrest or formal charges, Attorney Halley Peters can use her invaluable experience, skills, and resources to help you fight for optimum results. 

You can reach Halley at (517) 449-6544 or contact HJP Legal online for a confidential case evaluation. 

Strategic Advice & Representation

Attorney Halley J. Peters is well-versed in ensuring your legal rights are protected throughout the legal process. They will ensure that the evidence being used against you is obtained legally and within legal boundaries.

Minimize Penalties

Criminal charges can have severe consequences, including losing certain rights, massive fines and penalty fees, and potential incarceration. A skilled criminal defense attorney like Halley J. Peters can help to minimize these penalties or even fight to get the charges dismissed entirely.

Clear Communication & Transparency

Halley is here for you every step of the way. She keeps her clients informed and up to date on important developments in their cases, and is readily available to answer any questions or address any concerns that may arise.

Legal Expertise

Halley is an experienced criminal defense attorney with the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle your criminal case. She understands the legal procedures and tactics of the prosecution, allowing her to provide you with the best defense.

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“When I was at my worst, she saw the best in me.”

I’ve worked with Halley on a number of matters – including my first DUI – and am so grateful she’s on my side. When I was at my worst, she saw the best in me and took that with her to advocate on my behalf.

– Jeremy
Halley J Peters Orange County Criminal Lawyer

Halley is a fierce advocate dedicated to protecting your rights.

About Halley J. Peters, Esq.

Halley J. Peters has over a decade of experience practicing and is licensed in California and Florida. Ms. Peters has rigorously defended individuals and large financial institutions, including UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. In addition to practicing in the field, Ms. Peters has clerked for Florida Supreme Court Justice E.C. Perry and Appellate Judge Leslie B. Rothenberg at the Third District Court of Appeals for Florida.

Her passion for criminal justice stems from her experience working in jails and institutions, including teaching law in a correctional facility for teenage felons for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and working in the first drug courts in Miami, Florida. Moreover, she concentrated her law review thesis on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, arguing that rehabilitation serves the public and reduces recidivism rates far better than incarceration.

Her personal and professional experience serving in rehabilitative facilities and her familiarity with the hurdles addiction presents to those in the legal system provides Ms. Peters a uniquely compassionate perspective. She is dedicated to ensuring those detained or alleged to have violated the law receive the very best outcome, legally and personally.

Ms. Peters graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 and with Distinction from the University of Michigan in 2008. She has served as President of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Miami-Ft. Lauderdale and is a huge University of Michigan football fan.

As a result of her passion and unique skill set, Ms. Peters is one of the only attorneys in Southern California with the understanding and connections to fully support her clients – from the courtroom to their living rooms. Halley can help you get your life back.

Halley speaks Spanish – Hablamos Espanol!

 

 

 

If you or someone you know requires dedicated legal counsel, please call us at (949) 340-0102 or click the button to request a consultation.

 

Remember, with Halley,
no concern is too small.