Peter grew up in the City of Brookfield where his father served as police chief. He began his academic journey at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in communications. Later, he pursued a juris doctorate degree at Marquette University Law School.

Peter's professional journey reflects his commitment to public safety and justice. For a decade, he served as a law enforcement officer with the City of Brookfield Police Department, where he not only fulfilled his patrol duties but also took on specialized roles such as DARE Instructor and undercover detective with the Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Unit. Transitioning into the legal field, Peter co-founded Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP, a law firm specializing in criminal, family, and civil litigation. He is admitted to the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association and is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In his leisure time, Peter enjoys reading, golfing, skiing, fishing, boating, and cooking.