Herman Martinez

Herman Martinez

also known as DWI Lawyer, The Houston Martinez Law Firm

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

2617 Canal st No. 1, Houston, TX

About Herman

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

I know how to properly defend a DWI case. I have extended knowledge of the field sobriety tests that are performed by the police, the machine that was used if you provided a breath sample, and the trial experience to win your case.

29 years | 1,000 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

I handle all types of criminal cases from low level misdmeanors to first degree murder.

29 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Martinez Law Firm

2617 Canal st No. 1, Houston, TX, 77003

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Herman Martinez's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer in Houston

Herman did an exceptional job on my DUI case...in fact it was dismissed and mainly due to his knowledge of the law, particularly probable cause. He was dilgent, honest, and accessible. I would recommend Herman to anyone in need of a good attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Thanks Herman!

Herman represented my dad for his DWI cases. He is very knowledgeable and energetic. He is very honest with his opinion about the case and gave us good advices. I called 3-4 lawyers before I picked Herman because he didn't sound like a "salesman" on the phone and his fee is very reasonable. Thank you... Herman!

Posted by Linda | January 27, 2011 | Expungement

Proffesional, Compassionate lawyer

If you need a lawyer who is proffesional, kind, knows the law, and lets you know all your options, HERMAN MARTINEZ is the one to call. Free consultation, and great prices compared to other lawyers. I had an awful experience with a previous lawyer, and my husband's case for family assult was set for t...rial. My husband did not want to accept any plea deals because if he does not keep a clean record he could lose his job. I called about 15 diffrent lawyers in houston for pricing and what they thought about the case. A lot of them said it was too late in the game,and pricing was ridiculous.One of the lawyers was diffrent, Herman Martinez. Herman gave me a great price for high class representation, He was able to speak to the prosecution and put together an awsome portfolio, and convince them to offer us the divert program. The charge will be dismissed once my husband is done and he will eventually have a clean record.Herman kept in constant contact with the prosecution. He did not wait until he saw them in court to communicate with them like my previous lawyer. Even as Herman was trying to do a pretrial diversion, he prepared us for trial. He did all this in such a short matter of time. My husband and I had been going back and forth to court for six months from the day of the incident with our previous laywer. I wish I found Herman 6 months ago. The whole process has been so stressful on our family, however Herman was able to help us close the door in a short period of time.When you sit down with Herman he gives you his undivided attention. He lets you ask what ever you want, and always has an explanation. I would email him or leave a voice message and he would always get back to me in a timley manner. Herman Martinez is compassionate, proffessional,and knows his job. I would recommend him to anyone I know. If you call Herman Martinez please know that you are in good hands. 100% would reccommend. Thank you Mr. Martinez

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Best in town!

I am an individual who has emotional dysregulation and got slammed with a DWI in March of 2009. Prior to Mr. Martinez, I hired a lawyer who was recommended to me by my boss. This lawyer and my boss both laughed non-stop when they saw my video. Besdies, I have no idea why on earth would that lawyer ev...en allow my boss to be present and watch my video. Fortunately, I decided to no longer bite my tongue and decided to pick up the phone and make some calls. I came across Mr. Martinez. He is very professional and treated me like a human being. We all make mistakes in life and hands down lesson learned but when it came to an honest and earnest advice, Mr. Martinez recommended the DIVERT program. My interlock is getting removed this week and 6 months have gone by. He was right....it was my best option at that time. I don't regret getting my DWI, it has taught me an excellent lesson and changed my life 180 degrees. The program is made for people to fail but if you are serious and recognize you have a problem and are willing to put in the effort then you have a chance to get this off your record. I remember being in his office with my family. I was very emotional and began crying thinking I did not have an option. His words echo in my ears and I recall him saying: "You do have an option.....Divert is the safest option" At that point, I thought my life was going to end... well it has in a certain way.....I've just learned to make better choices and to stay out of trouble. Honestly, a $14.50 glass and a half of wine was not worth the trouble I got into. If you decide not to do the DIVERT program, Mr. Martinez will fight for you until the end. He saved my DL, it was not suspended......If you want someone who will sugar coat things for you and feed you with nonesense then this is not the lawyer to go to. If you want someone who has a great reputation and is above all HUMANE then you just found one of the best in town. (Ms. Borderline)

Posted by Stephen | November 08, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best DWI lawyer in Houston

Herman truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect of defending my case. Initially referred to him by a friend I wasn't entirely sure of his ability at our first meeting, but he proved again and again that he was experienced, knowlegable and extremely hardworking. He defended my case very aggressi...vely and with amazing energy. His counsel was indespensable since my case involved making some tough decisions. Most of all he was able to give the best information, ultimately allowing me to decide what we should do. He's got over 15 yrs experience coupled with the energy of a younger lawyer. And he's a great value since in comparison with alot of other lawyers that I talked to, he charges far less. My case was eventually dismissed and I'm 100% positive that result would have been different with any other lawyer.

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Herman Martinez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly trust Herman with my referrals. I exclusively practice personal injury and a criminal charge against one of my clients could really hurt the personal injury case I am handling. When one of my clients needs help with a criminal matter, I get Herman Martinez involved."

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Carl Haggard

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed him personally for 16 years at the courthouse as he advocates so hard for every client, every accused person and for every cause in favor of a defendant. He shows an excellent grasp of all areas of criminal defense and works tirelessly for every person in his care. His clients are lucky to have him in their corner because he backs away from no fight, yet always maintains his professional demeanor. I highly recommend him."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael LeMond

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He offers fantastic representation"

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Portland Campanaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the top attorneys in the region."

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Russell Hebets

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Herman. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herman is a great lawyer. He and I opposed each other several times over the years. Although he always fought hard for his clients, he always maintained his professionalism and prosecutors, judges, and juries would listen to him. Now that we're both defense attorneys, Herman and I often discuss cases with each other and bounce ideas off each other. I am proud to endorse Herman."

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Eric Benavides

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herman is in the courthouse every single day. He is always willing to fight for his clients, and he never backs down. He is a great lawyer who is also willing to lend a helping hand to fellow attorneys in the community."

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Daniel Izquierdo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Other

"Herman Martinez is a great legal mind that will work tirelessly in order to achieve a great outcome for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable in Criminal Law, especially when it comes to DWI matters. Herman has helped me throughout the years as a mentor, friend and cousin. His accomplishments and resume speak for themselves, a true leader in his field. He has helped mold me into the lawyer I am today and the lawyer I strive to become."

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Quentin Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Herman is a very good criminal defense lawyer who is respected by his opponents, peers, and clients because of his ability, personality, and integrity."

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Mario Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herman understands that his clients are facing a very stressful time and works to insure they fully understand all possible outcomes. He then follows that by giving them the best defense possible. Herman is a lawyer you can trust when your liberty is at stake."

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Jorge Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have personally witnessed the fine work of this lawyer on cases I have sent to him."

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Carlos Leon

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herman does great work. I know I can trust my clients with him."

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Justin Schiks

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Portland Campanaro

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Vinas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Reynaldo Velazquez

Employment and labor lawyer

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Stacey Burke

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Curl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carl Haggard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Izquierdo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Quentin Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Harris

Car accident lawyer

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Mario Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jorge Gomez

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Top DWI Lawyer, H Magazine

2010

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2009

Top Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer-nomination, SuperLawyer

2008

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

1995

Order of the Lytae, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, The Martinez Law Firm

2011 - 2012

Associate Judge, City of Houston

1999 - 2011

Partner, Madrid Martinez & Associates

1997 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District's Office

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Brown, Simms & White

1995 - 1997

Briefing Attorney, 334th District Court (Harris County)

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Associations

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

General Member

1996 - Present

Harris County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Fifth Circuit Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

Member

1996 - Present

Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston

Member

1996 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

1996 - Present

National Hispanic Professional Organization

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Cocaine

Dismissed

DWI Dismissed

dismissed

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Education

1996

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Texas Youth Conference

Criminal Law

2008

Radio Uncion

Criminal Law

Publications

2008

Houston Criminal Law Journal (blog) Clearing my criminal record...

2008

Houston Criminal Law Journal Getting your bond reduced.

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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