Kristine Peterson-Lahr

Kristine Peterson-Lahr is a Minnesota attorney at Anderson Law Offices, PLLC, who brings broad legal experience, practical judgment, and individualized attention to every client matter. She approaches legal problems with common sense, collaboration, and careful analysis. Her work focuses on helping clients understand available options and make informed decisions about difficult circumstances. She remains prepared to litigate when cooperation cannot produce a workable result. Her courtroom background supports confident advocacy, while her problem-solving approach seeks efficient, cost-conscious outcomes suited to each client’s specific legal needs for  family law, criminal law, and solo-small sections.

Kristine earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, now known as Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She completed her B.A. in Political Science at Moorhead State University, now Minnesota State University-Moorhead Minnesota. Her academic training provided a foundation for research, analysis, advocacy, and client counseling. Licensed to practice in Minnesota, she applies that preparation across varied legal settings. Her education continues to support a thoughtful approach to complex disputes, negotiations, courtroom proceedings, and practical legal planning for clients.

Kristine has served in legal roles, giving her a wide perspective on court procedures, public service, and private practice. She worked as a judicial law clerk in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District for the Honorable Kathryn N. Smith. She later founded Peterson Law Firm, LLC, in Cold Spring and served as an assistant county attorney. Her experience across these positions strengthened her courtroom skills, case evaluation abilities, and understanding of how different legal institutions address challenging disputes and client concerns effectively.

Kristine Peterson-Lahr belongs to the Minnesota State Bar Association, including its Family Law, Criminal Law, and Solo-Small Sections. She is also affiliated with the 12th District Bar Association and serves on its Ethics Committee. Her past community involvement includes coaching and judging Minnesota high school mock trial programs. Kristine combines service, ethical awareness, courtroom readiness, and collaborative problem-solving. She works to identify practical solutions while giving each client the personal attention needed to navigate serious legal issues with greater confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Anderson Law Offices, PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Family, Criminal, & Solo-Small Sections
• Member, 12th District Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Moorhead State University
  BA in Political Science

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