Robin M. Peguero

Robin M. Peguero is an Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University's Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Prior to academia, he served as a homicide prosecutor in Miami, investigative counsel on the House Select Committee for the January 6th Capitol attack, and chief of staff to Congressman Glenn Ivey. His teaching focuses on criminal law and procedure, with an emphasis on juror selection and jury social dynamics.

Education:

• B.A., Harvard University
• J.D., Harvard Law School

Research Interests:

• Criminal procedure reform
• Jury bias and selection mechanisms
• Intersection of law and storytelling

Professional Experience:

• Former press spokesman for Congressman Charlie Rangel
• Speechwriter for Senator Amy Klobuchar
• Published author of legal thriller With Prejudice (2022) and political murder mystery One in the Chamber (2024)

Labs/Teams: Engaged with legal education reform initiatives and forensic justice advocacy networks.