Ms. Negrete was born and raised in Salinas, California where she currently resides. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Monterey College of Law. Ms. Negrete first joined the Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck as a Law Clerk in July 2016. She is presently the 2023 President of the Monterey County Bar Association and previously served as the board’s Secretary from 2019-2021. Ms. Negrete brings with her the passion and determination to protect the rights of those who have been criminally charged and who are potentially facing the most difficult time in their life.