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Frances E. Martinez joined Older Lundy 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 and their two children.
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Acquired: 2007
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1000 W. Cass Street, Tampa, FL, 33606
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by Diego y Velmarie | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
The best Attorney for Family Law cases in Tampa Bay!
Attorney Martinez has been our attorney for the last 3 years. After having a horrible experience with our previous attorney, we reached out to Attorney Martinez for my husband's child support and custody cases, and that was the best decision ever. She is very professional, an expert in family law, al...
Posted by Fabian | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Definitely recommend
Mrs. Frances helped me in a family/child matter and I couldn't have been happier with the way she and the entire staff in the office (from the receptionist to the paralegal to Mrs. Frances herself) handled my case. They were all very professional, answered every question, returned emails and/or phone...
Posted by Oscar | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer!
Ms. Martinez was an excellent attorney. She guided throughout the process of my divorce and answered all my questions with confidence. She was instrumental in me understanding the things I could do and could not do. She was professional from the beginning to the very end. Ms. Martinez was extremely...
Posted by Chris Flower | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Litagator !
I was very impressed upon hiring Attorney Martinez for my divorce. During pretrial hearing with the judge she really may be opposing counsel stumble in their own words. You could clearly tell she was far better versed in the law than the other attorney. Although I hope I never need her services again...
Posted by Brian | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Attorney Ever!
I literally love this woman. I was an unemployed, accused addict. My (teacher of the year) wife lived in our 4k sq ft house with our 2 daughters. Frances helped me gain the majority of time-sharing. My children have flourished. Though she's not cheap, she is more than worth it. She's super professi...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Frances is a wonderful and enthusiastic lawyer who does a great job for her clients."
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Top Lawyer, Tampa Magazine (2025-2026)
2023
Recognized for Excellence In Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2023-2026)
2018
Inspiring Women in Business, Tampa Bay Metro (2018-2026)
2016 - Present
Attorney, Older Lundy Koch & Martino
2008 - 2016
Attorney, Escobar & Associates
2006 - 2008
Staff Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
2021 - Present
The Spring of Tampa BayBoard Member
2010 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2018 - 2020
Lawyers for LiteracyTutor
2018 - 2024
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember, Executive Council
2016 - 2019
Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaMember
Denial of bail reversed
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
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