Martin Niven Walker

Martin Niven Walker
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    8 years
  • 30% Real Estate
    8 years
  • 20% Contracts / Agreements
    8 years
  • 10% Discrimination
    8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Walker Law Firm, LLC
    1740 W. Foster Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Office: 847-662-4539
    Office: 773-888-2826
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  • The Walker Law Firm, LLC
    701 Grand Avenue
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    Office: 847-662-4539
    Fax: 847-662-4545
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“We hired Atty Walker to represent a criminal domestic abuse charge”

Posted by: Patricia, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Ultimately the case was dismissed and records expunged even though the prosecutor and the complainant provided multiple roadblocks and delays. I was... more
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5 star rating

“Great legal experience”

Posted by: a client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Martin Walker is thorough and personable. He addressed my concerns and explained my options. He kept me abreast of what was going on during the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Lindsay Beth Coleman

Mr. Walker offers a much needed service to clients. Listening. Mr. Walker, over the years, has proven to be a professional with a positive approach... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lindsay Coleman , Libertyville (IL), Over 1 year ago
Sherby Dianne Scurto

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Walker is an excellent attorney who follows through with his clients to insure compliance with court orders. He is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sherby Scurto , Oakbrook Terrace (IL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

8 years since Martin Niven Walker was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2005 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Lecturer at University of Wisconsin Parkside 2010–present
Attorney at John L. Jonem & Associates, P.C. 2005–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Pepperdine University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005
Morehouse College Business Administration BA - Bachelor of Arts 1999

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Advocates Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Pro Bono Attorney Lawyers for the Creative Arts 2009–present
Member Lake County Bar Association 2005–present

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Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Excellence and Equity in Education for All Children Founder's Day 2007
Youth, Education, Raising Chidren African American Acheivement Awards 2006