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Biography
Derek Martin is from the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended Illinois State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Derek worked at a major media company for five years before deciding to enroll in law school.
He attended Chicago-Kent College of Law part-time in the evenings while working full-time during the day. Derek supervised and managed 55 employees at the company, before leaving to practice law full-time.
As a real estate investor since his early twenties, Derek built a law practice managing real estate transactions for investors throughout Chicagoland.
Derek has since co-founded Driver Defense Team where he manages the daily operations of the firm and represents clients each day in all types of traffic defense and DUI matters.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
35%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
35%
Criminal Defense
30%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Driver Defense Team
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1401, Chicago, IL, 60604
Driver Defense Team
1625 N. Mannheim Rd., Stone Park, IL, 60165
Driver Defense Team
325 E. North Avenue, Villa Park, IL, 60181
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Derek P. Martin's Reviews
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Posted by Christina | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
They are fantastic!!!
I am sincerely grateful to the driver defense team and many thanks to attorney Derek Martin for he was able to dismissed my ticket I am glad for finding this team to represent me I had gotten my first ticket in 25yr for a electronic hand held device which the officer claims but it was not true Dere...
Derek Martin
Replied last December 9, 2018Thank you for the kind words, Christina. I'm glad we were able to help!
Derek P. Martin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derek Martin is one of the most hardworking and capable attorneys I know. He and the rest of the attorneys at Driver Defense Team treat each client with the utmost respect and are sure to give each case the special attention it needs. Derek is an exemplar of what an attorney should be and is by far the one of the most decent attorneys I know."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Derek is well respected, well spoken and I would not hesitate to recommend him."
David Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Douglas Swift
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Cars.com Flagship Award, Cars.com
2013
Pathfinder Award, Cars.com
2012
CALI Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Driver Defense Team
2016 - 2016
Managing Director of Local Sales, Tribune Publishing
2015 - 2015
Digital Sales Manager, Tribune Publishing
2015 - 2015
Cars.com Sales Manager, Chicago Tribune Media Group
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Derek Martin
Associations
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2013
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Illinois State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2025
Driver Defense Team
What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for a DUI
2024
2020
Driver Defense Team
The Ultimate Guide to Aggravated Speeding
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I received a speeding ticket in my personal vehicle I have a CDL and got court supervision a week ago I got a red light ticket
31 May 2018
Q&A
Do I need a lawyer for speeding 26-34 over the speed limit on the Highway?
16 May 2018
Q&A
Could I go to jail for getting a class b misdemeanor ?
30 Apr 2018