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 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 ...initial telephone consultation with Juliet Peck. Ms. Peck was an excellent listener, and answered all of my questions and concerns. I realize that Doctors and Lawyers will never commit to or guarantee a specific outcome, but I will say that Ms. Peck was confident and well informed and assured me that my case would result in a specific outcome- and she nailed it! I was aware that Ms. Peck was in a principle member in the firm and that most likely , my case would be handled by other members of the legal team. In my case, I had the pleasure of being represented my Ms. Cynthia Negrete, she was fantastic to work with, easy to talk to, smart, professional, well spoken and a great listener. She basically layed out an aging of events that I should expect, including what is covered at each court appearance, she also told me , and I know it's cliche- ' the wheels of justice move slowly". She prepared me for every possible outcome, as a result,- my anxiety level was kept at a minimum. I trusted Ms. Negrete and I felt that we had great attorney - client relationship. My case has now been resolved . If you are in need of legal assistance, you will basically be relinquishing control of your future to someone with a law degree, choose wisely- I would reccomend Lawrence and Peck .

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...essionalism, thoroughness, and genuine kindness. They treated me with respect and compassion, which made an incredibly difficult and emotional situation feel manageable. I never felt alone in the process—they were always just a phone call or email away and consistently made me feel supported and heard. A very special thank you to Bernie Cerna, who was consistent, responsive and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. His support truly made a difference. I would highly recommend Juliet Peck and her team—Bernie, Cynthia, and Adriana—to anyone in need of strong, compassionate legal representation. I’m deeply grateful for everything this incredible team did for me, I can finally breath

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Juliet Peck -- The Best Choice I could have possibly made

This was the best decision I could have ever made. Juliet and her team were absolutely top notch. They were in full control of the situation from the very beginning, came up with a great strategic approach, handled all the legal matters with the utmost professionalism, and achieved a great result. ... They also made the process much easier on me and really looked out for my personal interest the whole time. I am so grateful for everything they have done, and again could not recommend anyone more highly.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Incredible leadership, patience & commitment to clients

We could not have been more lucky, fortunate, and fully supported as Juliet Peck, Cynthia Negrete and their entire team navigated our family through a very difficult time. Their commitment to detail, action steps, and thoughtful and professional expertise were the absolute best we could have found in... our unfortunate situation. Juliet and Cynthia guided us professionally and patiently every step of the way to a successful outcome. Our gratitude for the work this firm did in our behalf is sincere and deep. We highly recommend and will be forever grateful to this exceptional firm.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Brilliant attorney! Highly recommend!

Ms. Peck is highly skilled attorney who genuinely cares about her clients. She is attentive, compassionate and has a great reputation.

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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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