Attorney: Suzanne L. Peterson

Rochester, Minnesota
Attorney

Phone: (507) 281-4900
Fax: (507) 424-1855
Email: Contact Me

Suzanne Peterson, originally of southeastern Minnesota, was previously a public policy coordinator and lobbyist working on issues of human trafficking. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Catherine with an emphasis in political science, women studies, and economics. Ms. Peterson received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and is an alumnus of the first graduating class. She was a Presidential Scholarship Recipient, a Minnesota Justice Foundation Clerkship Recipient and a Member of the National Lawyers Guild. Prior to joining the Swisher Law Firm, Ms. Peterson worked as a criminal defense attorney with the Third Judicial District Office of the Public Defender. She has served on a number of community service boards including SOURCE and BrotherPeace, and has volunteered with numerous agencies including SMRLS and Minneapolis Youth Diversion. Ms. Peterson is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association and the Olmsted County Family Bar. She is currently an Advisory Committee member with PAIIR (Parents Are Important In Rochester).

Areas of Practice

  • Exclusively Family Law

Education

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2004
    J.D.
  • College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota
    B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Minnesota Bar Association | Member
  • Olmsted County Family Bar | Member
  • PAIIR Member, Advisory Committee
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers | Member
  • Minnesota Lavender Bar
  • Dodge County Bar
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers

Past Employment Positions

  • Third Judicial District Office of the Public Defender, Criminal Defense Attorney

Pro Bono Activities

  • SOURCE
  • BrotherPeace
  • SMRLS
  • Minneapolis Youth Diversion
  • Legal Aid of OC

At the Swisher Law Firm, we help clients throughout southeastern Minnesota, including Rochester, St. Charles, Kasson, Cannon Falls, Stewartville, Winona, Wabasha, Preston, Zumbrota, Austin, and Red Wing. We also serve all of Olmsted County, Fillmore County, Winona County, Wabasha County, Mower County, Goodhue County, and Dodge County, MN

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Swisher Law Firm
201 23rd Avenue SW, Suite 102
Rochester, MN 55902-2480
Phone: 507-281-4900
Fax: 507-424-1855