Jalem Peguero

Jalem Peguero is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within the criminal justice system. Currently serving as a Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal Division of the California Department of Justice since October 2015, Peguero previously held positions including Graduate Public Interest Law Fellow at the National Center for Youth Law, Certified Law Clerk and Summer Associate at the United States Attorney's Office, and Certified Legal Intern at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. Peguero's early career includes significant roles such as Site Director at the Comprehensive Community Action Program and an Intern at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Boston University, complemented by a high school diploma from Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island.