Laura A. Peterson is an AV Preeminent rated private practice attorney in Dallas. She is board certified in both criminal and juvenile law. She is currently the past chair of the State Bar Juvenile Council, chair of the Juvenile Exam Commission for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and past chair of the juvenile justice committee of the Dallas Bar Association. Her practice focuses on the representation of juveniles. She is a frequent author and lecturer. When not working, she can often be found at Dave and Busters trying to beat her son at Dead Storm Pirates while her husband stands by and laughs. She may be reached at [email protected].