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Juliet Peck graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1994. She is a fixture in the criminal courts of Monterey County. Juliet is known by her colleagues as a tenacious, assertive and creative criminal defense attorney. From 1995 to 2006 she worked as a deputy public defender in Monterey County, where she represented hundreds of clients and was counsel in several high profile cases.
Juliet has brought her 11 years of public defender experience to her practice at the Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck. She fiercely represents the rights of her clients including public officials, law enforcement officers, her many former public defender clients and others from all backgrounds. Her determination and honesty has won her the respect of the legal community.
Juliet is a member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, California Public Defender’s Association, Monterey County Women Lawyers Association and Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County. In 2012, Juliet was President of the Monterey County Bar Association and she continues to serve on that Board as an Officer. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the 6th District Appellate Program (SDAP), which oversees indigent appellate representation in the 6th District, encompassing Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara Counties. In addition, she serves as a member of the Monterey County Bar Foundation and the Monterey College of Law.
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professional services that make feel protected.
Mrs. Juliet and her team were respectful, not judgemental, and always professional. Since day one, they made me feel that everything was going to be okay, and that could go on with life during the process. Mrs. Cynthia always answered my calls when times of uncertainty delivering educated advise, a...
Posted by Patricia | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
All Charges Dropped!!!
I want to express how overwhelmed with gratitude I am for Juliet Peck and her team for taking such good care of our family during the most stressful time of our lives. She came highly recommended to us by an attorney friend of ours because our previous lawyer was not doing a very thorough job, and we...
Posted by Herbert | May 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Retired College Professor
Juliet Peck conducted herself in a very professional manner throughout our engagement. She thoroughly reviewed the facts of the case, asked probing and relevant questions, and quickly absorbed the essence of the case. she then determined the best way to proceed and never missed an opportunity to q...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
achieved the BEST outcome for my case
With my first run in with the law, i was scared, nervous, and extremely confused. After speaking with numerous firms, I was recommended to Juliet's firm by a close friend, and after speaking with her, it was obvious she was the best person for the job. I hung up the phone with all my questions ...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer and an even more excellent human being
Daily I thank my lucky stars I chose Juliet and her team. She, Bernie and Cynthia were extremely kind, sensitive and empathetic during a very difficult time in my life. Juliet helped me towards a positive outcome I never imagined would be possible and was by my side every step of the day. She was alw...
"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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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
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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
2006 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck
1995 - 2006
Deputy Public Defender, Monterey County Public Defender's Office
2014 - Present
Monterey College of LawMember
2012 - Present
Monterey County Bar FoundationMember
2011 - Present
Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz CountyMember
2010 - Present
Sixth District Appellate ProgramBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Monterey County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Monterey County Bar AssociationPresident
Not Guilty
Prevented charges from being filed
Not Guilty
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Conference for Students
2015
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Legal Conference for Students
2014
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