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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 Stacy | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
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 David | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Legal Representation
I recently had the privilege of being represented by Michael Lawrence and Juliet Peck of the law office of Lawrence and Peck in a challenging legal case, where I faced over 100 felony charges (not a misprint). From the very beginning, Michael and Juliet demonstrated exceptional professionalism and in...
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense Attorney
Juliet handled my Domestic Violence case with determination, grace, knowledge, fairness, expertise and kindness. She is an amazingly bright attorney with an exceptional attitude of compassion to her clients. She keeps calm even in the wake of hysteria from her client (me) and is able to defuse the h...
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...
"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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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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