Frances E. Martinez joined Older Lundy Alvarez & Koch in 2016 as a member of the firm’s Marital and Family Law practice group. She is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience handling high conflict parenting cases.
Frances has been practicing law since 2006. She began her legal career as a staff attorney for the Honorable Anthony K. Black at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court before he was appointed to the Second District Court of Appeal. While working with Judge Black, she gained invaluable research and writing experience and insight into the judicial decision-making process. In 2008, Frances began working at Escobar & Associates as an associate in the Criminal Defense division, where she handled appeals and post-conviction motions. In 2010, she joined and eventually led the firm’s Family Law division, where her practice included all types of family law cases, including divorce, termination of parental rights, and domestic violence injunctions.
Frances received her B.A. in Communications from Loyola University New Orleans in 2002. While at Loyola, she studied abroad in London, England and Granada, Spain. Frances earned her J.D. from Loyola University School of Law, where she competed as both an oralist and brief writer in the 13th Annual Duberstein Moot Court Competition and served as the Selection Committee Chair of the prestigious Loyola University Moot Court Program.
Frances was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Tampa, Florida, where she attended Academy of the Holy Names. She is fluent in Spanish. She resides in South Tampa with her wife, Susan, and their two children.
Practice areas
Dissolution of marriage/divorce, paternity, child custody and parenting, alimony, child support, domestic violence
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Inspiring Women in Business | Tampa Bay Metro | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Older Lundy & Alvarez | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Escobar & Associates | 2008 - 2016 |
Staff Attorney | Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court | 2006 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Spring of Tampa Bay | Board Member | 2021 - Present |
Lawyers for Literacy | Tutor | 2018 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member, Executive Council | 2018 - 2021 |
Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa | Member | 2016 - 2019 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth | CoParents and the 20221 Child Tax Credit | 2021 |
The Burden of Proof | Quarterly Newsletter | 2013 |
The Burden of Proof | Quarterly Newsletter | 2012 |
The Burden of Proof | Quarterly Newsletter | 2011 |
The Burden of Proof | Quarterly Newsletter | 2010 |
The Burden of Proof | Quarterly Newsletter | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Loyola University New Orleans | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Academy of the Holy Names | High School | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Curtis Reeves v. Sheriff of Pasco County | Denial of bail reversed |
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Noah Peterson, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Lily McCarty, Family Attorney on Oct 27, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I met Frances while representing a client in a family law case. Frances was the opposing counsel. She is extremely diligent, prompt, confident, and professional. I endorse Frances, and recommend her for family law cases.
Noah Peterson, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Lily McCarty, Family Attorney on Oct 27, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I met Frances while representing a client in a family law case. Frances was the opposing counsel. She is extremely diligent, prompt, confident, and professional. I endorse Frances, and recommend her for family law cases.
Lyann Goudie, Family Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Frances is a wonderful and enthusiastic lawyer who does a great job for her clients.