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
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by Stephanie | December 03, 2024 | Personal Injury
Get That Money
Mr. Jackson handled my car accident. I wasn’t expecting anything but to get my car repaired. Mr. Jackson’s expertise provided me with a check for repairs as well as a check for my pain and suffering. I was pleasantly surprised all the way around. If you’re in need of a professional…Call Martinis Jack...
Posted by Fausto | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Five Star Representation
Martinis was a great lawyer for my personal injury case. After I was assaulted, I did not know where to even start. Martinis was recommended to me by a friend, and from the first moment he made my life easier. Martinis and his team always were very responsive and provided the best legal advice throug...
Posted by Nichole | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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 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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