Peake Law Firm is a family-run Albuquerque law firm founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife attorneys Jonathan M. Peake and Vanessa I. Peake. The firm defends clients against DWI, drug crimes, violent crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, theft, weapons charges, and probation violations. Jonathan leads the criminal defense practice, while Vanessa handles family law matters involving divorce, child custody, and protective orders. The firm serves clients throughout Central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Los Lunas.
Peake Law Firm develops criminal defense strategies by examining evidence, police procedures, and weaknesses in the prosecution's case. The firm handles first-time, repeat, felony, and aggravated DWI charges, including cases involving commercial drivers. Its DWI defense services include challenging breathalyzer evidence, representing clients at license suspension hearings, and defending against reckless driving charges. The firm also handles complex criminal matters involving drug offenses, violent crimes, and weapons charges, using its prosecutorial experience to challenge allegations, evaluate evidence, and prepare cases for negotiation or trial.
Peake Law Firm's criminal defense team includes attorney Johnna Walker, a former Deputy Director at the New Mexico Attorney General's Office who has tried more than 75 cases to verdict. Her courtroom experience includes homicide cases, crimes against children, and complex forensic evidence involving DNA, fingerprints, and crime scene reconstruction. Vanessa previously served as legal director of Enlace Comunitario, assisting Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence with divorce, custody disputes, and protection orders. The firm offers legal services in English and Spanish.
Peake Law Firm has resolved more than 400 cases, with notable results including three significant outcomes in March 2026. An aggravated DWI case involving a collision with police vehicles was dismissed on procedural grounds. In another case, a client facing drive-by shooting allegations was acquitted of all charges at trial. The firm also secured a reduction of felony homicide charges to evidence tampering, with no jail time. These outcomes highlight the firm's ability to challenge serious criminal charges, secure acquittals, and achieve favorable resolutions in complex cases.
