Lee Ira Peters

Background

Peters, Lee Ira was born on December 17, 1946 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Lee Ira and Carrie Irene (Roberson) Peters.

Education

Bachelor in Criminology, Florida State University, 1971; Juris Doctor, U. Florida, 1984.

Career

Senior intern, Public Defender State of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1983; special assistant United States Atty, Northern District Florida, Tallahassee, 1987-1989; assistant states attorney, 3d circuit State's Attorney Office, Live Oak, Florida, 1984-1989; assistant public defender, felony division chief, 3rd circuit Public Defender' General’ s Office, Live Oak, since 1989. Special agent criminal investigation Bureau Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives- United States Treasurer, Anniston, Alabama, Boise, Idaho, 1971-1977, resident agent-in-charge Portland, Oreg, 1977-1981. Associate counsel (pro bono) National Association Treasurer Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, since 1993.

Achievements

• Lee Ira Peters has been listed as a noteworthy Public defender by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1965-1967, Vietnam, United States Army Reserve, 1981-1995. Member American Civil Liberties Union, Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Bar Association (3d circuit grievance committee 1993-1996), Academy Florida Trial Lawyers, 3d Circuit Bar Association, American Legion (finance officer post 107, Live Oak), McAlpin Comty. Club (president 1990-1996), Rotary Club, Elks, Phi Alpha Delta.

Interests

• Avocation: cattle and Arabian horse raising.

Connections

Married Mabel Luisa Thompson, June 21, 1969. Children: Tammy M., Lee III, Ryan J.

Father:

Lee Ira Peters

Mother:

Carrie Irene (Roberson) Peters

Spouse:

Mabel Luisa Thompson

child:

Ryan J. Peters

child:

Lee III Peters

child:

Tammy M. Peters