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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional
I cannot recommend this law firm highly enough. From the moment I reached out, they were nothing short of exceptional. They responded quickly, jumped on the issue right away, and provided timely updates that kept me informed and reassured every step of the way. What stood out the most was their prof...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Juliet Peck - Law Office of Lawrence and Peck
I hired Juliet back in August of 2022, to represent me as the victim in a very difficult domestic violence case. I knew I did not wish to seek prosecution in the case and was refusing to testify against my partner in court. To make matters worse my career, reputation and livelihood was at risk. By th...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Truly outstanding representation
I cannot say enough about the professionalism, compassion and competence displayed by all members of the legal team. Attorney Cynthia Negrete took the lead on our daughter’s case and not only achieved favorable outcomes in both Monterey County Court and DMV court, but did so much more. Her guidance, ...
Posted by Marcos | May 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Extraordinary
Juliet Peck and her team are extraordinary. I am so grateful for how they represented me throughout my trial. The legal consequences attached to my car accident put my future at a standstill and created so much uncertainty in my life, but in the midst of it all Juliet and her team gave me hope. Their...
Posted by Eric | October 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Pulled off a miracle for me!
Juliet Peck and Cynthia Negrete were in charge of my case. Mrs. Peck was very thorough in our intake meeting as it lasted over two hours. She used this to strategize a compelling defense that would address my goal for the case which was to not go to jail. The case was about me getting 3 DUI's and to ...
"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®
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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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