About the Firm

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Are you or a loved one being investigated by law enforcement? About to be charged? Charged?  If so, you need experienced and successful attorneys with great reputations and a proven record of success who have been recognized and honored for their excellence. You need Lawrence & Peck. 

Michael Lawrence and Juliet Peck are an aggressive, passionate, and proactive defense team who work together on every case. They have devoted a combined total of more than 65 years protecting the rights of those suspected of, or charged with criminal violations in the Central Coast ranging from misdemeanors to the most complex felonies.

The hallmark of their representation is teamwork, comprehensive fact investigation, penetrating legal research, and a compassionate “round-the-clock” commitment to their clients. The Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck was formed in 2006 and has represented people from all walks of life including law enforcement officers, public officials, elected officials, businessmen, doctors and lawyers.

Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference 

If you or a loved one is suspected of committing a crime, or has been arrested or charged with a crime, you need to hire a lawyer as soon as possible to work on your behalf. If charges have not been filed, quick and diligent work by a defense attorney may avoid them entirely. If charges have been filed, you will need an experienced attorney to conduct a thorough investigation and raise all relevant defenses. Even if you think your case is hopeless, there is a lot that an experienced, aggressive, and effective defense team can do to improve the outcome of your case. 

When selecting a lawyer, consider these four qualities:
1. Experience
2. Reputation
3. Honors & Recognitions
4. Record of Success

All criminal defense attorneys are not the same
You need a law team that is experienced, aggressive, and knowledgeable about the law. When you retain the Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck you hire the entire staff to work on your behalf. Michael is an award-winning trial lawyer who was the Chief Public Defender of Monterey County for almost three decades. Juliet was a deputy public defender for more than 11 years and has won a series of notable cases.

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ have been in existence for over 140 years. They provide a way for attorneys to be rated by their peers on their legal and ethical ability. The peer review ratings are the gold standard in attorney ratings. Attorneys looking to refer a client, as well as individuals or other attorneys researching lawyers for their own legal needs, use these ratings to identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for their legal issue. A Martindale-Hubbel rating cannot be purchased like many other well-known attorney “achievement” awards.

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The attorneys and staff of the Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck fully empathize with their clients and their families as they face the stress and uncertainty of investigation or prosecution. They work tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for them.

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