Juliet Elaine Peck

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Juliet Elaine Peck

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salinas, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

220 Capitol St, Salinas, CA

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About Juliet

Biography

Aggressive | Experienced | Effective

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We handle all criminal related matters. I can and will fight for you. Give me a call and ask me what I can do for your case. Available 24/7.

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck

220 Capitol St, Salinas, CA, 93901

lawrencepeck.com

Online Presence

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Juliet Elaine Peck's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dawn | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

From Shock and Chaos to Clarity, Calm and Hope

In one, brief sentence: a resounding YES - hire this attorney and her associated firm! They will not steer you wrong. Words do not express the depth of gratitude I hold for Ms. Peck, her associate Mr. Lawrence, and the staff of Lawence & Peck. I was arrested in the fall of last year and found my l...ife, my world, completely shattered. This is my first encounter with the criminal-law system, therefore, I knew nothing. My initial phone call was met with calm, understanding, caring and a clear "art of listening". The staff took the time to hear my situation and then began to form a plan of action. My initial information was provided to Ms. Peck from whom I received a follow up phone call and appointment to meet. I will not go into detail of those various meetings, however, what IS important to say is that as the details of my case came to light, there were more questions asked, more fact finding, more fact checking toward the task at hand: how to position me for the best possible outcome for my given situation. I was provided with cost and fee expectations to consider and a clear Contract Agreement that Ms. Peck and I signed. What stands out for me is the consistency with which Ms. Peck continued instruction and information regarding my case; ever reminding me of my obligations to the case, my agreements and ultimately toward my own well-being. I was convicted of a criminal act. This fact will stay with me the rest of my life. Ms. Peck, Mr. Lawrence and their staff have been forthright and honest with the severity of my circumstance, yet, they have been kind and empathetic to how I ended up in such a circumstance. They have not painted a rosey picture or sheltered me from hard truths. Ms. Peck explained and clarified the steps along the way to make sure I understood the legal process as it applied to my case. Constantly explaining the possible directions my case could go and what those outcomes could entail. I have been informed, educated and guided all along the way so that when the time came for me to make decisions toward my case, that only I could make, I felt armed and ready to do so. Today I have hope. Hope that I can live with this chapter of my life and rebuild something new that I can be proud of. To find oneself facing a criminal sentence is no easy road to walk. Ms. Peck showed me dedication, a fierceness, toward the best possible outcome on my behalf. If you've read this far - thank you. With deep gratitiude and the highest respect, I recommend my attorney, Ms. Juliet Peck.

Posted by Kalvan | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Impeccable professionalism

Ms. Peck and her team kept me informed and involved with what was happening with the case through the whole process. They worked closely with me to get the facts and gather the evidence needed. She was honest and straight forward from the beginning in telling me what I needed to do for her to be able... to best handle my case. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of things and truly believe hiring Ms. Peck and her team was the best decision for my money and my freedom. These are people who love their job and care about the people they're representing. Thank you Juliet, Kristen, and Bernie.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Thank you

I would like to thank the office of Lawrence & Peck for the very good job they did on our case. It was a complex situation, and we were grateful to have Juliet Peck handling. I cannot thank Juliet enough for her help during this ordeal. She is solid, compassionate, creative, and always very respons...ive- willing to take the time to explain all the difficult twists as they arose. From start to finish she was always extremely conscientious of our limited finances, and is just a wonderful person to work with. Her staff, Kristin, Nelson, and now Bernie, are equally supportive, caring, and thorough. Thank you.

Posted by Charles | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dedicated, Conscientious, Experienced Attorney

She is a dedicated, conscientious, experienced attorney who takes that extra step for her client. She is always available to communicate with her client. She takes time with her clients and not only listens to them but goes out of her way to meet their needs. She has had many years of criminal defens...e trial experience and knows what she's doing. She is familiar with the court systems and knows how to navigate through its complexities. She is honest with her clients, will provide a competent defense and will not mislead them. I would not hesitate to hire her again.

Posted by Benjamin | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Qualified, Competent, and Well Respspected

My hat goes off to Ms. Juliet Peck. Rarely a day passes where I am not reminded of how her expertise and cunning intellect saved me from an otherwise dreadful and unjust future. Were it not for Juliet and the team of highly qualified specialists she put together on my behalf, my world would be a diff...erent place. Juliet's honesty and candidness is well received in a court system that deals with unscrupulous characters daily. It is her honesty and fair dealings, coupled with her hard work and perseverance that has gained her the respect of her colleagues and clients, both past and present. For over a year Juliet fought on my behalf and the charges brought against me were successfully dropped from a felony to a misdemeanor. But this was not enough and would still have left me in a very difficult situation both personally and professionally. With Juliet's help and counsel we decided to go trail. It was not until the court trial that I truly realized the extent of Juliet's skills and experience. She meticulously selected a jury over several days, while constantly coaching me on appropriate demeanor within the courtroom. Her experience and insight allowed her to see things in an entirely different perspective from mine. Juliet hand selected experts across multiple fields that provided testimony pertinent to my case. They were all well respected within their field and each thought very highly of Juliet for the same reasons I mention here. Respect like this cannot be bought, but rather it is earned. During my trial Juliet laid out the most common sense explanation of the facts surrounding my charge, and in plain language where any among us could comprehend. The evidence she compiled in my favor was so overwhelming, and her presentation so compelling, that it took our Jury all of 10 minutes to deliberate and reach a verdict of not guilty. After the trial I was able to speak with the Jury and they offered their condolences to me. One member of the Jury even gave me a letter of recommendation so that if any question surrounding those circumstances ever arose in the future I could present it as evidence to my character and conduct. But what struck me the most was each Juror's praise of Juliet's handling of my case and trial. They were truly impressed and admired her calm, cool method of presenting the facts, dispelling any rumors or opinions, and shedding light onto what ultimately became a poor and no doubt embarrassing choice for the District Attorney to attempt to convict an innocent person. I have no doubt that should any of those Jurors ever find themselves in a situation like mine, Juliet will be the first person they call. I have recommended Juliet to others over the years and I can tell you with all certainty that they share the same feelings and opinions that I have expressed here. Had I of left it to the courts to appoint a Public Defender on my behalf I do not feel that the situation would have ended the same way. I am not a celebrity nor a person of high stature. I have no friends in high positions to call in legal favors from or apply leverage within the Districts Attorney's Office. I felt the full weight of our criminal legal system fall on my shoulders. Yet I arouse unscathed, with my character and morale intact. If it is legal representation in the criminal courts that you seek, look no further. You will be hard-pressed to find a sharper and more capable individual than Juliet Peck.

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Juliet Elaine Peck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Liner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen her practice for over 15 years with some of the most challenging cases. She is exceptionally hard working and talented. She always takes the best possible care of her clients and judges and prosecutors all know it."

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Steven Liner

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Reader's Choice (criminal defense firm), Monterey Herald

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck

1995 - 2006

Deputy Public Defender, Monterey County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Monterey College of Law

Member

2012 - Present

Monterey County Bar Foundation

Member

2011 - Present

Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County

Member

2010 - Present

Sixth District Appellate Program

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2006 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Monterey County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Cop Accused of Going Rogue

Not Guilty

Woman Avoids Being Charged With Murder

Prevented charges from being filed

Businessman Faces Severe Jailtime

Not Guilty

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Education

1994

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Panetta Institute Annual Leadership Seminar Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

2017

Panetta Institute Annual Leadership Seminar Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

2016

Panetta Institute Annual Leadership Seminar Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

2015

Stanford Student Discussion

Legal Conference for Students

2015

Panetta Institute Annual Leadership Seminar Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

2014

Standford Student Discussion

Legal Conference for Students

2014

Panetta Institute Annual Leadership Seminar Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

Languages

English

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