Martinis Jackson is the founder of Jackson Legal Services. He graduated valedictorian and manga cum laude from Howard University School of Law in 2013.
Following law school, Martinis served as a litigation associate at law firm Debevoise & Plimpton. After leaving Debevoise & Plimpton, Martinis served as a prosecutor in the District of Columbia where he investigated hundreds of cases in the District's domestic violence, and major felony units. As a prosecutor, Martinis prevailed in numerous bench and jury trials. In 2018, Martinis published Justice My Way: Memoirs of a Black Prosecutor memorializing his experience as a minority prosecutor.
In 2019, Martinis founded Jackson Legal Services; his firm specializes in Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, and Criminal Defense. He is an active member of the Washington Bar Association where he has served as co-chair of the WBA's Honor's Court, a committee that introduces grade school students to the positive impact that citizens can make through the practice of the law.
Follow Martinis on social media | Instragram: @jlegalservices | Facebook: @jlegalservices | Twitter: @MartinisJackso1
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1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006-1631
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Posted by Brandy Francis | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I had know clue on what to do…
You always here these commercials about who to call but what they don’t tell you is there’s a true process to this!! The team at Jackson Legal was emphatic, patient, knowledgeable, and very fourth coming! I truly couldn’t have made it without them. They fought long and hard for me and I couldn’t be m...
Posted by Nichole | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Life Saver!
My situation might be unique, or maybe not. I had representation for a car accident sustained in 2016, but my lawyer and I really didn't get along. It got so bad that the lawyer I was working with, discharged me as a client. I was actually glad because it was an answer to prayer because I felt my...
Posted by William | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Let The Lead Attorney (Jackson) Do Your Talking.
A friend recommended Martinis Jackson as the Attorney who would make certain my Mother would be taken care of both mentally and physically after she was involved in a serious car accident due to someone else’s negligence. He and his team worked tirelessly to ensure she had Medical treatment, Physica...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Seamless representation
Martinis was a pleasure to work with. I had questions and was unfamiliar with the process. He was patient, clear and concise in answering my questions. When I had a follow up, he was timely, made himself available and made the whole process less overwhelming and scary. I really appreciated how he ha...
Posted by Katrea | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Superior Work and Outstanding Service
Jackson Legal Services did an amazing job handling my case. I wasn't sure if I even had a claim against the restaurant that caused my allergic reaction but Mr. Jackson fought for me and I ended up getting way more money than expected. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a perso...
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2020 - Present
Professor, Howard University School Of Law
2019 - Present
Founder, Jackson Legal Services PLLC
2017 - 2019
Associate, Milbank
2014 - 2017
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Us Attorneys Office
2013 - 2014
Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
2020 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
2015 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
2014 - Present
New York City Bar Association
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MA - Masters
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
Confronting Structural Racism After The Murder of George Floyd: Our Concerns, Experiences, and Responsibilities As Black Lawyers
2020
Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney
2020
Knowing Your Rights When Confronting Police
2020
Defunding the Police
2019
Restorative Justice
2019
Changing the Criminal Justice System
2018
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