Thomas Wilson, Attorney

As a U.S. Marine, Thomas Wilson believes in defending your rights. As an Officer with the United States Marine Corps, Tom served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Bright Star, Steel Knight, and Destined Glory. As a leader of Marines, Tom has served as a platoon commander as well as a company commander. Email Thomas Wilson Phone: (520) 624-2728 Read what past clients have had to say about Thomas Wilson. Set up your FREE Consultation with Thomas Wilson.

Professional Background Mr. Wilson is a former Tucson Police Officer, with over 10 years of law enforcement experience.  Special Expertise Mr. Wilson is a graduate of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Recognition Expert Course and has conducted over 2,000 DUI Investigations. He acted as Legal Consultant to the Warner Brothers television program "Celebrity Justice." Bar and Court Admissions Mr. Wilson is admitted to the Arizona Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Education Juris Doctor, University of Arizona, College of Law

Riisa Petersen, Associate Attorney

Ms. Riisa Petersen joined the Law Office of Thomas Wilson in September 2007. Riisa lives for fighting for clients in the courtroom.  For her, the best feeling in the world comes from winning a case for someone and seeing the smile on their face and tears in their eyes. Riisa spends her spare time playing rugby on the Tucson Women's Rugby Team, Tucson Lightning. She also dedicates a large amount of time to working with the non-profit agency, Cold Wet Noses, which places dogs in loving permanent homes who are about to be euthanized at the pound. She was born and raised in El Centro, California. Email Riisa Petersen Phone: (520) 624-2728 Set up your FREE Consultation with Riisa Petersen.

Professional Background Ms. Petersen worked as a prosecutor in 2006-2007 in Pima County prosecuting DUIs.  She has done well over one hundred trials. Special Expertise Ms. Petersen is a member of the National DUI Defense College, and has attended numerous workshops on DUIs. Bar Admission Ms. Petersen is admitted to the Arizona Bar, 2006. Education Juris Doctor, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, 2006 BA, University of California, Santa Barbara, English, 2003, graduated with Honors

Ronald J. Washington, Jr., Associate Attorney

Mr. Ronald J. Washington, Jr. joined The Law Office of Thomas Wilson in January of 2007.  Before Ron joined the firm, he was a DUI prosecutor at Tucson City Court.  Ron thrives on being in the courtroom and finds immense satisfaction in being an advocate for those who might be less knowledgeable about criminal law in Arizona.  He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Email Ron Washington Phone: (520) 624-2728 Set up your FREE Consultation with Ron Washington.

Special Expertise Mr. Washington has successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases.  He worked as a Tucson City Prosecutor from 2004 to 2006, prosecuting majority DUIs.  From 2006 to early 2007, Mr. Washington was an associate plaintiff’s attorney with Doug Zanes & Associates, PLLC.  Mr. Washington attended the 2005 DUI Detection Workshop and HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) program held at the Tucson Police Academy in Tucson, Arizona, and since then has attended numerous DUI workshops and seminars.  Bar Admission Mr. Washington is admitted to the Arizona State Bar, 2004. Education Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 2003 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Arizona, 2000