Frances Elaine Martinez

Frances Elaine Martinez

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family

1000 W. Cass Street, Tampa, FL

About Frances

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

Dissolution of marriage/divorce, paternity, child custody and parenting, alimony, child support, domestic violence

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Older Lundy Koch & Martino

1000 W. Cass Street, Tampa, FL, 33606

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Frances Elaine Martinez's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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...ways accessible and did an amazing job in court. Now my husband has custody of his two kids and the mother is the one who has to pay support. My husband's case was very complicated, but she handled it in amazing way. We highly recommend her, and we would definitely reach out to her again for any future cases. Thanks so much Attorney Martinez!

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... calls in a very timely fashion. Highly recommend her.

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... helpful in helping me understand how the law works and allowed me to set realistic expectations. I credit her dedication and hard work with getting my divorce done in quick, efficient, and fair manner. She also provided with key contacts on completing other related legal matters. I would recommend Ms. Martinez's legal services to anyone in need of a qualified, professional, and outstanding legal professional.

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..., if I do she will be the one who my contact.

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...onal yet down to earth, logical, conscientious, caring and tough. It looked bleak from the beginning. All I did is what she told me to and everything turned out perfectly. Thanks, Frances! :)

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Frances Elaine Martinez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lily McCarty

Family lawyer | Oct 27

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."

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Lyann Goudie

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frances is a wonderful and enthusiastic lawyer who does a great job for her clients."

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Carlos Ramirez

Family lawyer

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Seth Nelson

Family lawyer

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Joshua Sheridan

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Julia Chase

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Michael Lundy

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Syed Ahmed

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Lily McCarty

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

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)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Older Lundy Koch & Martino

2008 - 2016

Attorney, Escobar & Associates

2006 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

2021 - Present

The Spring of Tampa Bay

Board Member

2010 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2018 - 2020

Lawyers for Literacy

Tutor

2018 - 2024

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member, Executive Council

2016 - 2019

Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Curtis Reeves v. Sheriff of Pasco County

Denial of bail reversed

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Education

2006

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Loyola University New Orleans

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Academy of the Holy Names

High School

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2021

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth CoParents and the 20221 Child Tax Credit

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

The Burden of Proof Quarterly Newsletter

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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