Timothy P. Martin

Timothy P. Martin

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +2 more

610 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

34 years | 3,000 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

34 years | 2,000 cases

20%
Federal Crime 20%

34 years | 500 cases

20%
Violent Crime 20%

34 years | 1,500 cases

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

34 years | 1,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Martin & Kent, L.L.C.

610 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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Timothy P. Martin's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

152 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Alfredo | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

One of the best things I have ever done is hire the law office of Martin & Kent,LLC

I would highly recommend this law firm to everyone it’s the best lawfirl I have ever worked with. A few years ago I had 1 traffic case and I hired a different attorney and that one I will not recommend not even to my worst enemy with only 1 traffic ticket and I had to do 2 weeks in jail while I was p...romised I would not do jail time. AND NOW WITH THE SUPPER LAWYERS TIMOTHY MARTIN AND SCOTT KENT FROM MARTIN & KENT,LLC I had like 6-8traffic tickets back to back and driving while license suspended they were able to help me with the best results I could ever ask for and the best part I didn’t do jail time when clearly I could have. They were so understanding that my family depended on me to no be in jail my wife ia a stay home mom with a newborn and 2 more kids. SO YES MARTIN & KENT BEST ATTORNEYS EVER !!

Posted by Anita | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Organized

If I had a thousand tongues, I could not say enough about Martin and Kent. They made sure we knew what was happening through the whole process for my son. They always made time to answer questions and gave us information that we needed. They were always there to help with the next step, when somethin...g didn't go right, then paperwork was filed in a timely fashion for the next step. I would highly recommend them. I did recommend them to someone and they were happy as well with Martin and Kent services. They are organized, compassionate, straight forward and honest.

Posted by William | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

No defence

I originally hired another attorney who inturn had me hire Mr. Martin in late 2000 after being charged with sexual abuse of a teenage male. That cost me two $10,000.00 retainers and $2,000.00 for a private investigator that was never hired. I just got out of prison 2 months ago. I refused to take a ...plea deal and went to trial. In the months before trial, Mr. Martin started saying things that should have made me fire him. I didn't and i regret it to this day. He told me he was not going to ruin his reputation in the community over my case. That if the state offered me a good plea deal and i didn't take it he would withdraw. (He didn't) He would change his stories about investigations that were supposedly going on to prove the police were not telling the truth in their reports. During trial he didn't call any witnesses for the defence. He didn't admit any thing into evidence even though there were over 30 inconsistent statements and I had proof that I was not in town or working on the days it was claimed to have happened. During jury selection he implied I was gay giving the jury the idea that I was a person that would have sex with a male even thow I have never admitted to being gay and I don't live a gay life style. He basically only asked the state's witnesses different versions of the same questions the state asked providing no reasonable doubt. He even went as far as to apologies to the alleged victim when he was on the stand for having to come to court and testify. In closing arguments he even admitted that some claimed acts did happen. After trial, when I wrote him a letter criticizing the states attorney, he wrote me back saying that "no one held a knife to your head and forced you to commit the crime." Just what you want to here from your defense attorney. In the end it cost me 14 years in prison and over $82,000.00. When i hired Mr. Martin, he was lead named partner in his law firm. After my case he left that firm and started another. I believe he has done that one more time after that. One has to wonder why he keeps doing that. If you plan on hiring this man you better ask youself the question, do I want to take the chance of this happening to me and is that the way an attorney should act no matter what the crime? I thought you were entitled to a vigorous defence no matter what. Not in my case.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

An Effective, Responsive and Realistic Attorney !

Both Mr. Martin and Mr. Kent were of great assistance to our daughter. They are skillful and obtained good results in what could have been a horrible ending. They are personable , empathetic and reassuring and spent time with us describing the course of action. We appreciate everything that these fin...e gentlemen have done for the family.

Posted by Marisa | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thank you Tim!

I hired Tim Martin a couple of years ago, and he was nothing less than an amazing attorney. Unlike most others, he had compassion and truly cared about helping me with my situation. My child had been abused and taken away from me, and Tim was by my side every step of the way to make sure my son would... come home to me. Although he had never worked with family law, he wanted to help, and that's exactly what he did. Thank you so much for all of your help!

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Timothy P. Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Audriana Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

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."

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Jeremy Wang

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

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."

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William Opal

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

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."

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Teresa Mcadams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Robert Heap

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a credit to the legal community. He is honest and one the hardest working attorneys I know. I recommend him without reservation."

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Ronald Burdge

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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."

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Elizabeth Chacko

Family lawyer | Jun 19

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."

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Thomas O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

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."

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Scott Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

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."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Brundage

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

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."

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Emily Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Tim for many years and I recommend him to anyone who as a criminal matter."

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Kurt Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1995

OUTSTANDING PROSECUTOR AWARD, DuPage County State's Attroney's Office

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Lead Trial Attorney, Martin & Kent, L.L.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2009 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Director

1996 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2010

Illinois Racing Board

Commissioner

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Eric Munoz

NOT GUILTY

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Education

1991

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

DuPage County Criminal Bar Association

Criminal Defense Polygraph Exonerations

2008

DuPage County Criminal Bar Association

Search and Seizure

2007

DuPage County Sherrif's Office

Use of Deadly Force seminar training

2006

illinois Shriff's Association Springfield, Illinois

4th amendment illegal automobile seaches

2006

Illinois Sherrif's Association Annual Meeting

Automobile searches

2004

DuPage County Sherrif's Office Conference Meeting

Use of Deadly Force seminar training

1994

Dupage State's Attorneys Office

DUI Blood Breath and Urine Admissibilility Foundations

Publications

2006

Du Page Bar Association Crawford v. Washington

1989

John Marshall Law Review Brock v. State

Languages

English

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