Peake Law Firm

Peake Law Firm is a criminal defense practice in Albuquerque led by Jonathan Peake, a former New Mexico prosecutor with eighteen years of experience. The firm specializes in DWI, drug charges, and serious crimes, leveraging prosecutorial insight to identify weaknesses in the state's cases. Available 24/7 and bilingual, Peake Law Firm serves Central New Mexico with a 4.9 Google rating.

About

Peake Law Firm is a criminal defense practice based in Albuquerque, serving clients throughout Central New Mexico. Founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife attorneys Jonathan M. Peake and Vanessa I. Peake, the firm has built a reputation for strategic representation grounded in prosecutorial insight. While Vanessa now focuses on family law, Jonathan leads the criminal defense practice and brings eighteen years of criminal law experience—including significant time as a former New Mexico prosecutor—to every case he handles.

Jonathan's background as a prosecutor gives the firm a distinctive advantage. Having spent years building cases from the government's perspective, he understands how the state investigates, develops evidence, and argues criminal charges. That insider knowledge informs his defense strategy across the full spectrum of criminal matters. The firm emphasizes challenging investigative procedures, questioning evidence handling, and identifying vulnerabilities in the prosecution's case.

Peake Law Firm handles DWI and traffic charges with particular focus. The firm works to protect clients' driving privileges and freedom when facing charges that threaten employment and independence. With dozens of DWI cases managed annually, the attorneys are familiar with local law enforcement procedures and New Mexico's legal framework.

The firm also represents clients facing drug charges—from marijuana and prescription drug possession to cocaine and methamphetamine cases—as well as serious violent crime allegations, theft and property offenses, weapons charges, white-collar crimes, sex offense allegations, probation violations, and other complex criminal matters. Jonathan has handled serious crimes on both sides of the courtroom and brings courtroom experience to cases requiring aggressive advocacy.

The firm serves as a resource for individuals whose cases may have been mishandled by previous counsel. The attorneys provide clients with plain-language explanations of charges, realistic defense options, and what to expect as cases proceed. The firm is available twenty-four hours a day and can communicate in both English and Spanish.

Located at 1100 4th Street NW in Albuquerque, Peake Law Firm works with clients throughout Central New Mexico. The team includes support staff and additional attorneys—Johnna Walker, Maria Mayorga, Monica Apodaca, and Asael Leyva—who assist in case preparation and client service. With a 4.9 Google rating based on 160 reviews, the firm maintains strong client satisfaction.

Overview compiled from the firm's website