David L. Martin

David L. Martin

also known as David L. Martin, Esq.

4.5
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

194 Old Country Road, Second Floor, Mineola, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

The majority of my practice involves contested divorces. Many of these cases require hearings and trials. They involve complicated matters such as child custody, child support, maintenance, equitable distribution, pensions, real estate, etc.

39 years | 900 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

The majority of my practice involves contested divorces. Many of these cases require hearings and trials. They involve complicated matters such as child custody, child support, maintenance, equitable distribution, pensions, real estate, etc.

25%
Family 25%

Family Court deals with issues like custody, child support, neglect, adoption, parenting time etc. When these issues arise, and there is not a divorce action pending, you proceed in Family Court. Call me to discuss.

39 years | 600 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

David L. Martin, Esq.

194 Old Country Road, Second Floor, Mineola, NY, 11501

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David L. Martin's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Karen | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation

I highly recommend Mr. David Martin for your family law needs. I have worked with Mr. Martin for almost 2 and a half years through a challenging divorce. He was straightforward and knew the law. He listened to the situation and gave his expert advice. He has spent so much of his time explaining e...verything to me and discussing my options. Divorce is a stressful time and it helped tremendously to have a diligent and knowledgeable attorney on my side. I recently went back for advice on child support modification. I am very happy with the end results. It felt like someone was holding my hand through the whole process and that my interests matter. David Martin will always have my business in any family law needs. I have worked with other attorneys and have come to realize that they are not all the same.

Posted by Michael | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

Mr. Martin is a great lawyer and a great person to work with. He always returned my calls and showed up on time in court. He handled my divorce in such a way that it made the process seem easy. His staff was very friendly.

Posted by Ariel | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best family lawyer you can hire

I had been contemplating getting divorced for awhile and had interviewed a few lawyers including one who had advised me for almost 5 years. My father (who has gotten divorced twice) and my stepmother (who my father divorced) both recommended David. Now my father never recommends anyone, but he hig...hly recommended David. When I met him, I liked him immediately. He is a straight to the point, no nonsense lawyer. He will actually SAVE you money because his extensive experience lets him see the end result without wasting your time and money. There are many lawyers who like to "run up the bill" by fighting over issues that are not worth fighting over. David is not one of them. The options are always up to you, but if you listen to his advice, you will save yourself time, money and aggravation. I was very happy with the way he handled my case and recommend him unequivocally.

Posted by Laura | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Martin made a horrific experience tolerable

Mr. Martin represented me from June 2008 through January 2011. He was exactly the right fit for my needs. He kept me calm in crisis. I always felt like I could rely on his counsel and knew he had my best interest and the interest of my children at heart. My sister-in-law had retained Mr. Martin in he...r Queens County divorce years earlier. I used his services in Nassau County. He is well known in both jurisdictions and appeared to be respected by all judges we went before (quite a few over 3 years). My divorce involved cases in many courts, not just matrimonial, Mr. Martin had my back through it all.

Posted by Margaret | March 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

David L. Martin, the ultimate professional

I highly recommend David L. Martin. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding divorce law. Mr. Martin is a true professional and makes his client his #1 priority. He guided me through the divorce process and always answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. I was always kept informed of ...all issues as they would arise. My particular divorce was a nightmare, with a loud and combative ex. Mr. Martin worked under the craziest circumstances to get me what I needed in these divorce proceedings. He was always attentive to all the issues at hand and handled them seemlessly. His office staff are always friendly and courteous. Any message I left was always handled the same day. I will always be grateful to him for how he represented me. He has my respect and my loyalty; I would highly recommend him to anyone who has to go through a divorce.

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David L. Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Lomtevas

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for more than fifteen years and I am amazed at his attention to detail and level of legal knowledge. He reflects great credit upon the legal profession and I endorse this lawyer highly."

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Joshua Katz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. As a fellow member of the matrimonial bar, it is an honor and a privilege to practice against him. He has proven to be a worthy adversary!"

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Joshua Katz

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Lawyer, Law Offices of David L. Martin, Esq.

1987 - 1990

Public Defender, Criminal Defense Division Of The Legal Aid Society Of The City Of New York

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Queens County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee

Member

Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee

Membership Committee

Queens County Bar Association, Matrimonial

Membership Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Black vs. Morales

Father was awarded sole physical custody. I defended the case on appeal. It was unanimously affirmed by the Appellate Division, First Department.

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Education

1986

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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