David Christopher Martino

David Christopher Martino

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

133 Defense Highway Ste 202, Annapolis, MD

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

I have been practicing all aspects of family law since 1995, including divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and division of marital property.. I am also a trained mediator for child access and marital property division.

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

I have been practicing all aspects of family law since 1995, including divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and division of marital property.. I am also a trained mediator for child access and marital property division.

30%
Administrative Law 10%

Outside of family law and criminal law, I have participated in litigation in administrative law matters, such as denial of accidental death benefits and business license issues. I have also been in litigation for personal injury

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

I have represented clients in over a thousand cases at the time of their arrest as a part of Maryland's Appointed Attorney Program. I focus on misdemeanors, motions to modify sentences, and appeals.

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

I prepare basic Wills and related documents for my clients.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Martino Law

133 Defense Highway Ste 202, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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David Christopher Martino's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
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Posted by Darlene | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Dave is an excellent Attorney. He is very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the process of my divorce. He also allowed me time to heal from this tragic time in my life. He was very understanding and patient. There were times when I didn't think I could get through this but Dave was there... with his kind words and his generosity. Thanks to Dave, I was able to get everything I wanted from my divorce and more.

Posted by Jason | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Dave was my lawyer in a modification of child custody and visitation case. From the moment I spoke to him, I felt that I was in good hands. He sprang to action on short notice for an initial hearing and continued to be responsive and communicative throughout the entire journey. His grace and integrit...y are unparalleled. He helped me maintain perspective, answered all my questions, and informed me of all realistic possibilities. He’s steady, patient and calm – but also, strong and fierce in an understated way. Thanks to Dave, my children know that I will always stand up for them and that they can have faith in the justice system. I highly recommend Dave to anyone dealing with a child custody case and I would hire him again in a heartbeat if the need ever arises again.

Posted by Phil | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Dave was hired after I was forced to fire my previous attorney. Dave kept me informed, was realistic regarding the outcomes, and was an absolute professional. I wish I would have hired Dave to begin with. I am so very grateful for everything.

Posted by Mark | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Lawyer

David Martino has been my family court lawyer from the initiation of my consent order to its conclusion. He is smart, logical, professional, fair, and determined. I was completely satisfied with his work and he was always responsive. In short, I recommend him. He can handle the most difficult cas...es and opponents. I was lucky to have him as my lawyer.

Posted by Erin | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend Martino Law. Dave was responsive and patient with me, as I asked plenty of questions. He guided me through the entire process and made it as stress free as possible. His office staff was also polite and professional, and easy to communicate with.

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David Christopher Martino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pamela Dement

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Dave Martino as a family lawyer. I worked with him on a heated contested family law case. In part due to his calm demeanor, knowledge and expertise we were able to settle the case favorably for both of our clients and create a win-win scenario. Very easy to deal with in spite of his clear and steady zealous advocacy for his clients. A true professional both as a litigator and a mediator."

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Mark Rowe

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. David Christopher Martino aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Jeffrey Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Mr. Martino countless times representing individuals for bail hearings and other criminal matters. He was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about what he was doing. I would highly recommend Mr. Martino if anyone is ever deciding whether or not to hire him."

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Gary Anderson

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Christopher Martino is a great lawyer with excellent judgment and legal ability. He is extremely knowledgeable, skillful, and knows the ins-and-outs of the law. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Robert Ness

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Martino on several occasions. I have found him to be very knowledgeable of criminal law. You will be in good hands if you retain Mr. Martino."

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Darin Rumer

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly review Mr. Martino's responses to AVVO questions. He gives considered and accurate legal analysis and I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Koslow

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow family law attorney, I learned about David through our online interactions. He has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of family law, and he utilizes many outstanding, unique and very creative trial strategies. David has an amazing ability to make everyone feel important."

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Terrence Nolan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Years ago, I had a case with this attorney, and I found him to be a zealous advocate for his Client, yet he maintained a cordial, professional relationship with our offices as well, I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Merino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Martino is a zealous but reasonable advocate for his clients. He is well versed in the law. He appears to really take a personal interest in his clients. He is respectful of opposing counsel and able to work well with counsel and the court system."

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Scott Scherr

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Martino is an experienced attorney who is an active participant in the AVVO community. He a very seasoned family law attorney and his clients are lucky to have him."

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Alan Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have great respect for Mr. Martino and would personally trust him to handle any matter put before him. Mr. Martino is intelligent, professional, knowledgeable, and someone I am honored to have worked with numerous times in the past."

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Sharon Cantrell

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Martino is someone who has experience helping people get through the toughest time of their life."

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Robert Simmons

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Martino has a knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal fields which enables him to provide a unique and complete service to his clients."

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Channika Desilva

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Martino among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."

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Jerry Williams

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a great lawyer. He is knowledgeable and personal and a client would be in good hands with Dave as their attorney."

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David Ruben

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working David on several cases over the years. In each case he has exhibited the highest standard of professionalism and advocacy in the area of family law. I would have no hesitation recommending David as an attorney and, in fact, I have referred many cases to him over the years with the knowledge that the client would be very well represented and achieve excellent results."

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Pamela Dement

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mark Rowe

Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer

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Jeffrey Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kari Fawcett

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Scott Scherr

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Evan Koslow

Family lawyer

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Darin Rumer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Sharon Cantrell

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Simmons

Personal injury lawyer

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Terrence Nolan

Family lawyer

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Channika Desilva

Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer

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James Hoffmann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dawn Merino

Family lawyer

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Dallas Houston

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alicia Altamirano

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Paula Darrah

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Annual Pro Bono Recognition, Anne Arundel County Public Law Library

2013

Pro Bono Award, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

2000

Child Counsel Panel, Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Martino Law

1995 - 2015

Attorney, Codd & Codd

1994 - 1995

Clerk, State Of Maryland Circuit Court

Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2016 - Present

Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence

Member

2016 - Present

Group Legal Services Association

Member

1995 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2016

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Volunteer Attorney

2003 - 2008

YWCA

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Second Degree Assault

PBJ

Divorce

Judgment of Absolute Divorce

Theft $1K to $10K

Nolle Prosequi - case dismissed

Second Degree Assault

Not Guilty

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Education

2017

The Mediation Center

Certificate

2016

The Mediation Center

Certificate

2016

The Mediation Center

Certificate

1994

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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