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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 john | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
selecting the right attorney is a big decision.....
When I needed the assistacne of an attorney, I did not know where to turn. So I performed a Google search of attorneys in my area. I came across many attorneys , some of whom I recognized their name brand , others I did not. After careful consideration, I contacted Lawrence & Peck and underwent an ...
Posted by Stacy | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional
I am writing this review to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding legal representation provided during my financial elder abuse case. The personal touch and unwavering support you brought to my case were truly exceptional, and I am immensely grateful for everything you h...
Posted by Jackie | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney
I had the honor to work with the law office of Lawrence and Peck. I want to start off by thinking the law office of Lawrence and Peck for representing my family in a challenging case. I want to say that the law firm of Lawrence and Peck is the best one in Monterey county. I felt that Ms. Peck was agg...
Posted by Diana | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you for everything!
Couldn’t have asked for a better firm to assist and represent me with my case. Provided guidance, comfort, and set realistic expectations every step of the way. The case went in our favor and I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you Cynthia for everything that you have done!
Posted by Stephanie | July 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Extraordinaire
Ms. Peck and her team are incredible! They are all very smart, compassionate, and hard working. They are savvy and knowledgeable, and have insight into the Monterey County legal system. They kept us advised of every step of the legal process and discussed their strategies with us. The outcome was m...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
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
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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