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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 Alex | February 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Extremely Satisfy
I have to say, my case was a very hard one but with the knowledge and the patience from Frances I received a very good outcome. Almost 3 years dealing with a crazy ex wife and her crazy attorney but Frances did an amazing job by getting on the offensive and as a result, I’m the primary parent for my...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Family Law Attorney (Bilingual) in Tampa Bay Area!
Frances is a straightforward, intelligent, honest, knowledgeable, and bilingual attorney who is skilled in balancing the legal necessities with the delicate aspects of a complicated family situation. Frances’s expertise and a solid understanding of the law successfully drove my contested and lengthy ...
Posted by Nury | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
La mejor abogada de Tampa
La Señora Frances Martinez, excelente abogada y muy profesional. Soy una mujer mayor ( con más de 30 años de matrimonio) Y la abogada Martínez me ayudó con mi divorcio. Desde que la conocí en su oficina sentí que estaba en las mejores manos: Su profesionalidad y calidez aminoraron mis preocupaciones ...
Posted by Zyad | August 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Family Law
France Martinez did an outstanding job protecting the custody of my children. Highly recommend her for any/all family law matters. Professional, Responsive, Great Value and really cared.
Posted by Jesse | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best family lawyer in Tampa Bay!
Frances Martinez was an excellent attorney she knew what was needed and turned my already 2 and a half year divorce into 6 months. I hired her January 2018 and by June I was divorced. I highly recommend using her or anyone in this practice for any of your legal proceedings. The best family lawyer in ...
"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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