About Craig
Craig Peterson is an attorney whose career crosses legal practice and international education. He holds a law degree and a master's, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. His path combines courtroom credentials and ties to organizations that sit at the intersection of immigration and higher education.
Peterson began his academic journey at Moorhead State University, earning a B.S. in International Business in 1987. He completed his J.D. at William Mitchell College of Law in 1992, then returned to graduate study to receive an M.A. from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in 2001. That mix of business, law, and graduate-level work informs the way he frames cross-border legal and institutional questions.
After law school, Peterson built connections across a range of professional groups. He is affiliated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. He also holds membership in the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association. Those memberships reflect sustained engagement with both the legal community in Minnesota and national organizations that address immigration and international education issues.
Colleagues describe Peterson as deliberate in his approach to complex regulatory matters. He has worked on cases and institutional matters that require close attention to federal immigration rules and institutional compliance, though his public profile centers more on collaborative problem solving than courtroom drama. His experience bridges practical legal work and the procedural needs of schools and other organizations that host international visitors and students.
Peterson’s combination of credentials—an undergraduate degree in international business, a law degree, and a master’s—gives him a layered view of cross-border matters. He draws on that background when advising clients about regulatory pathways and institutional policies. He also participates in professional forums where immigration law and international education overlap.
He is currently practicing in matters that involve immigration and international education law, and he maintains active ties to state and national bar and educator associations as part of his ongoing professional work.
