—  Judge Jessica K. Peterson  —
On The Bench

Judge Peterson brings unparalleled experience, having presided over a diverse docket encompassing civil, criminal, and probate cases. She has decided numerous issues of first impression with a strong record of appellate affirmance, and presided over 27 jury trials (24 civil, 3 criminal) without a single reversal or mistrial.

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Known for her compassionate and understanding approach, Judge Peterson is committed to delivering well-reasoned, fair, and law-based decisions. She is noted for seeing both sides of an issue and applying a balanced approach to justice. Attorneys who appear before her consistently describe her as fair, impartial, thoughtful, hard-working, and well-prepared. Her deep community involvement and strong professional background allow her to connect genuinely with people from all walks of life.