About Leticia

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Leticia “Letty” Martinez has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent offenses.

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Sex Crime 25%

Letty Martinez served as the Chief of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office before becoming a defense attorney.

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Violent Crime 25%

Letty Martinez served as the Chief of the Family Violence Unit and Chief Prosecutor in the 371st District Court before becoming a defense attorney.

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Location

Varghese Summersett

300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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Leticia Elva Martinez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by SC | July 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A force to be reckoned with

In a time when my husband and I were left devastated by a crime that he had committed and while other consulted lawyers described his case as desolate because of his early confession upon arrest, Christy Jack and Letty Martinez provided perspective and comfort. They were both prepared to utilize his ...confession as a mark of integrity and we felt confident in their defense and plan from the beginning. Letty spent careful and valuable time explaining the process of litigation, never once showing frustration to a repeated question or concern. Not in any circumstance did she assume we would understand the intricacies of the law and proceedings, taking diligence to ensure we were comfortable and confident in their decision making. While it is obvious by their notable careers that we were not their only clients, they never stopped fighting for us as if we were. They were never tempted to settle for less than probation, despite a nearly 4 year process including a global pandemic, unexpected changes in Judges and their other pressing cases. We never felt like a burden or less than worthy of their hard work. I assure you, Letty Martinez is not your average lawyer. Even during her own medical emergency, Letty continued to demonstrate her faithfulness to my husband and his case. Their commitment to my husband didn't stop after a grand slam win in the courtroom. They continued to fight for him and he was released from jail 45 days early! While I hope to never need Letty Martinez's services again, the team at Varghese and Summersett will forever have my favor, recommendation and respect.

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Posted by James | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding and Professional!

My name is James, and I was recently falsely accused of aggravated sexual assault to a child. Due to the seriousness of these horrendous accusations, I poured much time and effort into researching local law firms for my defense. In doing so, this process lead me to Varghese and Summmersett, specifi...cally, Leticia Martinez and Christy Jack. After speaking with both ladies in a short interview, there was no doubt in my mind that they were the ones I would choose. Having no experience whatsoever in such serious legal matters, I was completely and utterly ignorant to this process. Not only did both Christy and Letty provide exemplary legal counsel, but they also had a very personable and compassionate side. Their attention to detail while putting together my defense was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Christy and Letty’s work ethic went above and beyond the norm while providing countless hours, which included, nights, weekends, and 4 am mornings. Ultimately, their efforts resulted in the successful dismissal of these serious false accusations. This exoneration gave me my life back, and I will be forever grateful to these two intelligent women. Sincerely, James

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Leticia Elva Martinez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Boyd

Sex crime lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Letty is an incredibly passionate attorney. Once she latches onto a case, she pours over every detail to pull out any existing strength and exploit any existing weakness. She specializes in criminal law and has extensive experience in sex crimes. I would trust Letty with the most serious of offenses and have learned a great deal from watching her fight for her clients."

Anna Summersett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"There are few attorneys who handle every painstaking detail of a case personally, and Letty is one of them. She does it because she cares tremendously for her clients and pours her wealth of experience and knowledge into every facet of a case. As a result of her tremendous efforts, her clients get incredible results. She is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist who has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent offenses."

Benson Varghese

Sex crime lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am honored to work alongside Letty Martinez. She was my Deputy Chief while I was at the District Attorney's Office, which means I have known her for almost my entire legal career. She is one of the hardest-working, intelligent, and tenacious attorneys I know. She was also Chief over what is now the Special Victims Unit, and has a wealth of experience handling sex crimes and violent crimes. There are few defense attorneys who can rival her experience in handling the most difficult cases - those in which an accusation is being made by a child."

Elizabeth Jack

Sex crime lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot offer higher praise than to say I trust Letty implicitly. She is former head of the Crimes Against Children Unit, and has extensive experience handling the most serious cases."

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Elizabeth Jack

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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Top Attorney, Fort Worth Inc

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Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

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Top Lawyer, Southlake Style

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

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Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Gubernatorial Appointment, Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee

2023

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2023

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2023

Gubernatorial Appointment, Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee

2023

Adjunct Member, Baylor Law School Faculty

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Gubernatorial Appointment, Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee

2022

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2021

Gubernatorial Appointment, Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee

2021

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2020

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2020

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2019

Honored for Outstanding Contributions to the Community, Easter Seals of Greater NW Texas

2019

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2019

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2018

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2018

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2018

Gubernatorial Appointment - Forensic Science Commission, Governor of Texas

2017

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2017

Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

2016

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015