Arnold, Steven E.

Peder Arneson joined Johns, Flaherty & Collins in 1989, bringing a wealth of experience in criminal, family and personal injury law. Accordingly, his practice focuses on criminal and traffic defense, family law and divorce, personal injury, insurance defense and municipal law. He is a member of Johns, Flaherty & Collins' personal/family services and litigation practice groups, enabling him and other attorneys to share their expertise to provide a comprehensive approach to resolving clients' problems.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Peder received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., and received his J.D. in 1978 from Seattle University, Seattle, Wash. He is admitted to practice in the state of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.

His commitment to the ethical, aggressive practice of law is evident in his professional associations. He is a member of the La Crosse County Bar Association, having served as president-elect for the 2003-2004 term and president for the 2004-2005 term, the State Bar of Wisconsin, where he is also a member of the Criminal Defense, Family Law and Litigation Sections. He is also involved with the La Crosse Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers.

A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Peder is actively involved in the community and activities with his family — wife Lil, an elementary education classroom teacher in the La Crosse School District, and adult sons Aric and Lath. He is a past board member of the La Crosse Soccer Club, La Crosse Ski Club and past president of the La Crosse Central High School Booster Club. He and Lil are avid gardeners, and he is the proud owner and user of his restored 1973 Triumph TR6.