TOUGH AND AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL ATTORNEY THAT CAN WIN YOUR CASE!!!
Timothy P. Martin, a resident of DuPage County, is a Partner with the LAW OFFICES OF MARTIN & KENT, LLC. Mr. Martin received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. While in law school, Mr. Martin served as an associate editor of the John Marshall Law Review. His work on the law review lead to a nationally published article in the area of criminal law.
In 2009, Tim Martin was elected President of the DuPage County Criminal Defense Bar Association. He was re-elected President by his peers for the calendar year 2010. Additionally, he also serves as a Director of the entire Bar Association of DuPage County.
Mr. Martin has 17 years of legal experience. He was initially hired by Attorney General and former DuPage State’s Attorney Jim Ryan as a Prosecutor. While in the State’s Attorneys Office, Mr. Martin prosecuted over 2,500 Misdemeanor cases. He successfully conducted over 900 Bench and Jury trials on all types of cases. Mr. Martin prosecuted over 500 Felony cases ranging from Aggravated Battery to Murder. He regularly served on the Felony Review/Screening team for Police officers. Additionally, Mr. Martin served as a trainer for newly appointed State’s Attorneys and authored the Prosecutors DUI manual. As a private attorney, Mr. Martin has successfully defended over 10,000 clients on criminal charges from DUI to Murder and has gained state wide recognition for his trial advocacy skills.
Mr. Martin concentrates his practice in criminal defense and Divorce. He is a skilled and aggressive trial attorney whom you can trust.
Tim Martin is known statewide for his trial success in cases ranging from DUI to Murder. Tim has never lost a murder case as a Prosecutor or as a Defense attorney. Politicians, courthouse personnel, professional athletes and off-duty police officers have turned to Tim when they or their family members are in need of legal help.
Media
Tim Martin has had wide media recognition of the past several years including:
The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Sun Times
The Daily Herald
ABC News channel 7 Chicago
NBC News channel 5 Chicago
CBS News channel 2 Chicago
Fox News channel 3 Chicago
WGN News channel 9 Chicago
WBBM Radio
WEBIO Radio
Mike North Sports Radio Show
Professional Affiliations
United States Supreme Court
Illinois State Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
DuPage County Criminal Law Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
7th Circuit Court of the Federal Bar
Professional Office/Positions
Illinois Racing Board Commissioner
Current President DuPage County Criminal Defense Bar Association
Current Director DuPage County Bar Association
State of Illinois Bar Association Judicial Evaluation and Selection Committee
Illinois Bar Association – Criminal Law section
DuPage County Felony prosecutor
DuPage County Misdemeanor Prosecutor
DuPage County Traffic Prosecutor
Publications
John Marshall Law Review: Brock v. State, (A case note advocating the adoption of laws to prevent the intentional transmission of the A105 virus).
Crawford v. Washington: An article published in the DuPage County Bar Associaton Brief analyzing the United States Supreme Court’s decision to mandate the Confrontation Clause of the Constitution.
Mr. Martin is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. He has served on the campaign committee staff in both campaigns for Attorney General Jim Ryan in 1994 and 1998. Mr. Martin has also served in local and statewide politics. Mr. Martin was recently published in the DuPage county Bar Association Journal in June, 2004 authoring an article that advocating the halt of Excited Utterance Statements of trial evidence following the U.S. Supreme Court case of Crawford v. Washington, 448, 100 S. CT. 2531 (2004). More recently, the Governor has appointed Mr. Martin to the position of Commissioner on the Illinois Racing Board where he regularly adjudicates appeals brought to the board by various litigants.
Practice areas
29 years, 3,000 cases
29 years, 2,000 cases
29 years, 500 cases
29 years, 1,000 cases
29 years, 1,500 cases
Languages spoken
English
Martin & Kent, L.L.C.
610 East Roosevelt Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL, 60187
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1993 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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OUTSTANDING PROSECUTOR AWARD | DuPage County State's Attroney's Office | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lead Trial Attorney | Martin & Kent, L.L.C. | 1996 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | President | 2009 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Director | 2009 - Present |
Kane County Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Illinois Racing Board | Commissioner | 2004 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Du Page Bar Association | Crawford v. Washington | 2006 |
John Marshall Law Review | Brock v. State | 1989 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DuPage County Criminal Bar Association | Criminal Defense Polygraph Exonerations | 2010 |
DuPage County Criminal Bar Association | Search and Seizure | 2008 |
DuPage County Sherrif's Office | Use of Deadly Force seminar training | 2007 |
illinois Shriff's Association Springfield, Illinois | 4th amendment illegal automobile seaches | 2006 |
Illinois Sherrif's Association Annual Meeting | Automobile searches | 2006 |
DuPage County Sherrif's Office Conference Meeting | Use of Deadly Force seminar training | 2004 |
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Dupage State's Attorneys Office | DUI Blood Breath and Urine Admissibilility Foundations | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Eric Munoz | NOT GUILTY |
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Audriana Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 4, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Tim for years. Tim works hard for his clients, is always prepared for court, handles difficult cases, is an excellent trial attorney, and is respected by opposing counsel and judges.
Jeremy Wang, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A highly respected monument in the legal community and a pillar to those seeking justice in the eyes of adversity. Tough, aggressive, and one of the best trial attorney I have ever seen. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
William Opal, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Tim for several years and he is active in the legal community, in court daily, and always a strong advocate for his clients.
Teresa Mcadams, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim Martin is renowned for his ability to aggressively fight for his clients. He has a history of being successful because he is humble and honest, which endears him to juries, judges, and prosecutors. He is always prepared and seems to genuinely care about his clients. I have always been impressed by Tim Martin's professionalism. If you are in trouble, Tim will really help you through the crisis.
Tim is a credit to the legal community. He is honest and one the hardest working attorneys I know. I recommend him without reservation.
Ronald Burdge, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
You know what makes a great defense attorney? Someone who worked in the prosecutor's office. With recommendations from attorneys who know him and clients who love him, it's easy to recommend attorney Martin. He knows the system and he knows the law. His years of experience can also tell you what to expect when you deal with the Criminal Law Justice System. If you have a questions about Criminal Law, he is your answer. Simple as that.
Elizabeth Chacko, Family Attorney on Jun 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I was initially impressed with Tim's skills and professional demeanor as he was able to multi-task between criminal and family law with an extensive knowledge of both areas of law. However, his dedication to meeting his clients' needs separates him from the rest of the field. Tim is honest, reliable and hard working and I strongly endorse him.
Thomas O'Connor, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Martin my entire legal career as a former felony Prosecutor. When I started as a State's Attorney he was already ranked as the top criminal defense attorney and was a great source of information. His trial skills are unmatched in the courthouse. He is known for taking the most difficult cases to trial and winning them.
Scott Kent, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 28, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim has a wealth of experience in the criminal defense field. He is known and respected by the local attorneys and judges in this and the surrounding counties. His excellent results and successful trial record speak volumes about his skill in and out of the courtroom. I would trust him to handle any type of criminal case.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Brundage, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tim is an excellent lawyer and is well respected throughout the Chicago area. He is very attentive to his clients and well versed in the law. I highly recommend him.
Emily Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Tim for many years and I recommend him to anyone who as a criminal matter.
Kurt Carlson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had cases with Tim, and have consistently found him to be highly skilled. He has an excellent reputation among the lawyers in our County, for both his legal knowledge and his integrity. I would refer a member of my family to Tim without hesitation.