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About Martin

Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense.  His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases.   LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clients with The Complete Defense through aggressive litigation, comprehensive investigative services, and dependable and honest attorney-client communication.   LIJT LAW leaves no stones unturned when working your case.   

 

Martin Lijtmaer se centra principalmente en la defensa penal. Su oficina, LIJT LAW, se ocupa de todas clases de casos desde posesión de drogas y ordenes de arresto hasta casos complejos como delitos de cuello blanco y homicidio.  

La filosofía LIJT es proveer a sus clientes con la defensa completa a través de litigios agresivos, servicios integrales de investigación, y la comunicación entre abogado y cliente confiable y honesto.  LIJT LAW analiza todos los ángulos cuando trabaja su caso.

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Practice areas

White collar crimeFederal crimeImmigrationCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 35%

    I handle criminal cases in both state and federal court. I have experience working on all types of criminal cases ranging from simple DUI and petty theft to complex federal white collar matters, gang conspiracies and homicide.

  2. Immigration: 30%

  3. Federal crime: 20%

  4. White collar crime: 15%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English, French

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Law Offices of Martin Lijtmaer

643 South Olive St
Suite 525
Los Angeles, CA, 91101

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201005/12/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers67
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
    Top AttorneysPasadena Magazine2015
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
    Top AttorneysPasadena Magazine2014
    Top AttorneysPasadena Magazine2013
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Founder and PrincipalLIJT LAW2011 - Present
    AssociateKaye Scholer LLP2008 - 2010
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember2010 - Present
    National Criminal Defense CollegeGraduate2012 - 2012
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Orange County RegisterA Naked Breach of Rights2010
    Northwestern Journal of Criminal Law and CriminologyThe Felony Murder Rule in Illinois: The Injustice of the Proximate Cause Theory Explored via Research in Cognitive Psychology2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Northwestern University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
    Wesleyan UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1999
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People v. PalaciosNot Guilty - Case Dismissed
    People v. BustillosCase dismissed.
    People v. RizoDismissed
    United States v. SulaimanHouse arrest followed by supervised release.
    People v. AlamaddineCase Dismissed

    Reviews

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    Marine Lijtmaer is Number one lawyer

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    I been suffer for the last 20year until I meet marine Lijtmaer he help me get through all this. He work hard on my case he alway updates me bout my case. He finally did it just want to say thank you to help me and my family.
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    Compassionate, not just another "case number". Felony charges dismissed

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    TLDR; Martin Litmaer is an excellent attorney who will look for creative ways and fight for your rights to resolve your situation. Hes compassionate, and sees you as a person and not just another case number. His fees are also extremely reasonable give how stressful, disasterous and damaging (financially, mental health, etc.) legal issues can be to one's life, and he understands this. Together we fought a felony charge over the span of 1 year which resulted in the charges being dropped and case dismissed. More below: I little over a year ago, I received a call from the LAPD notifying me that I was being charged with a felony (for a crime I didn't even commit, it just happened that the law had recently changed without my knowledge and I was found out of compliance). Prior to consulting Martin, i had a brief interaction with a public defender (AKA public pretender), who was completely unhelpful. I was then referred to Martin through family. After our consultation I immediately hired Martin. He consulted me on the legal process, and together we went to the courthouse to "turn myself in" and clear the warrant (because, I wasn't actually arrested committing a crime). Martin convinced the judge to release me without bail (saving me $4k bail bond fees on an originally set $40k bail). Over the next year, we had a dozen court dates together and multiple phone calls and texts, devising a strategy to resolve this (what I call it, an injustice). Ultimately, after pivoting a couple times and trying a couple strategies, we found one that sticked, worked on that together and the case was dismissed.
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    Life Saving Lawyer

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    Martin has been my lawyer on multiple cases spanning 5 years. He is not only an excellent lawyer, but also cares about his clients. He looks at you as an individual rather than just a case number. When I first met him, I was in a rough place and he spoke on the phone with me for over an hour making me realize that I was a victim of a crime and that I needed to stand up for myself. He became an advocate for me and believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. He went over and beyond for my case, consoling me when things got rough and in the end was able to get my case dismissed and sealed. He later assisted me with receiving my medical license and again worked hard and diligently. My life has changed since I met Martin and he helped me get back on the right track. On top of that he always had a great attitude and was a pleasure to be around.
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    Grateful

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    I am so grateful to have found Martin to help with my immigration/criminal matter. He provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details when helping me with my matter. Matin is honest, experienced, professional and knowledgeable. He is always prepared, answers thoroughly and made me feel at ease as he navigated me through the complex legal procedures. I am looking forward to finalizing the next phase of my case and would recommend him without hesitation.
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    Best Immigration Lawyer in California

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    I wanted to write a ton but I will keep it simple. Martin is simply an outstanding lawyer. My dads green card was pending for almost two decades due to some unfortunate circumstances yet 2 to 3 months after retaining Martin we received my dads card in the mail. Speaks volumes about his work ethic and dedication. He was also available to text or call most hours of the day and was very open and informative about our case. The moneys well worth the work. He is the last word as an immigration attorney. He did an amazing job.
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    Strive to win at all cause

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    My name is Jose Contreras and i hired Martin as my lawyer to re-open one my past case that was stopping me from becoming a citizen of the U.S. with penalties of getting deported because my permanent resident card had expired. I reccomend Martin to anyone going thru immigration issues that might prevent one from getting there green card and or becoming a citizen. The expertise that Martin has in immigration can put one at ease because he will do whatever it takes to get you the best results.. The result of my case, the accusations I faced 10 years ago got dropped and I am not able to become a citizen thanks to this magnificent lawyer that strives to win you the best results..
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    Amazing lawyer

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    Mr. Lijtmaer really cares and was on top of my husband’s case. Mr. Lijtmaer took the time to explain the process and kept us updated on everything. We never needed to call him, he called us with updates constantly and was with us every step of the way. So glad and thankful we found him. Excellent lawyer.
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    "The Best" is not good enough for Martin.

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    About four months ago, I received a letter from LA city attorney's office that they filed a complaint against me. I was in a desperate situation and did not know what to do. Since I am a F-1 visa holder, the situation was even more complicated with immigration issues. Many lawyers I contacted - some have very impressive background (i.e former prosecutors) and some with many years of experiences, working at big firms. The common denominator among them was this: now many of them were interested in the person who I am. Many of them asked very specific questions even before I explained the situation - "Have you ever been arrested?, where and when the incident took place? " - once they think they got everything they need, it was obvious to me that they already finished their on summary of the situation and conclusion. Martin is, first and foremost, a human before a lawyer. He cares of you and listen to you very carefully in order to understand who you really are. He first carefully examined the situation as I told him what happened. He then explained the situation from a legal point of view and the possible consequences. (Many lawyers were very vague about "possible outcomes," and tries to use it as a leverage.) I was very impressive first for his excellent knowledge but also because of his personal approach to me, which was very unusual. After I decided to hire Martin, he and I closely communicated. He explained whenever some important issues are brought up. He suggested his approaches and tells me his opinion, but leave s the decision up to me, which made me very comfortable. He fought a good fight with me and I believe we got the best outcome possible. He went beyond his call of duty and I cannot appreciate more of his professional service. My friend, I hope my review can help you to open up a chance for you to call him today. Give yourself a chance and speak with him to discuss your case, even if you believe you do not have any hope. Lastly, the fact that you are on Avvo tells me that you must be going through a lot of hardships just as I did in last few months. Prosecution is a long, tiring time, and you need a good partner who can help you get through. I highly recommend Martin, based on my experiences with him.
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    Excellent Lawyer / 1000% satisfied with everything

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    Our daughter was wrongly accused of a worker's compensation felony offense that we were sure she did not commit. We were extremely concerned since it was a big company who is self-insured with many lawyers at their disposal to prove their fraudulent claims. We are 100% satisfied with the approach that Martin Lijtmaer took to get the case dismissed by the DA's office. Some observations about Martin include: • He is very personable and was able to keep us calm during stressful situations. • He was extremely professional with us, the lawyers in the DA's office, the witnesses, and the judge. • It would be hard to imagine a lawyer who would be more thorough in their investigation and preparation for any case. • He made it a priority to make himself available to us when we needed to talk to him. He listened well and answered all of our questions and concerns thoroughly. He ended each conversation by letting us know that we could reach out to him if we had any further questions. We would also like to point out that Martin's support team, a private investigator and specialty lawyer, were both great and added tremendous value. We believe that Martin put in many more hours into our case than the flat fee we paid him covered. We have had two other past experiences with lawyers hired for legal help who were unprofessional, uncaring and did not produce any positive results. Thus our experience with Martin was a breath of fresh air which has restored our faith in the lawyer community and the law. We would highly recommend you give Martin Lijtmaer a chance to see what he can do for you.
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    Can't speak highly enough

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    I had the privilege and pleasure of getting to watch Martín in action when I found him to represent a friend who had been wrongfully accused. First and foremost, he successfully got all charges dropped when the prosection refused to carefully consider the facts and evidence and even at a time when the prosecutor wanted to up the stakes. He skillfully handled the preliminary hearing by, among other things, slamming the state's witnesses on cross examination. Furthermore he's a great negotiator - firm and persuasive but also reasonable and professional. I believe it is this winning combination that led to the right result, which is nearly impossible to achieve. Besides his top notch legal advocacy skills, he's more importantly the type of lawyer you want because he's responsive, thoughtful, and caring. It's too often difficult to find lawyers who are both skilled at their trade and great with client relations. Martín listens which is not only important for how you feel about your advocate, but so integral to successful representation. I can't speak highly enough of Martín and am forever grateful for what he did for my friend, what I hope will be a long-standing professional relationship, and for reminding me why I love the law.
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    Patricia Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2020
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Samuel Luton, Immigration Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I worked with Mr. Lijtmaer on a joint immigration and criminal matter. He helped me navigate the difficult immigration issues in getting a great outcome for our mutual client. I highly endorse Mr. Lijtmaer. He knows his stuff.

    Genie Doi, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Martin is not just a great lawyer, he is a great person. The kindness, respect, and empathy he shows towards his clients is not what you would normally experience with other criminal defense attorneys. He is experienced, passionate about his work, and above all, truly cares for his clients. I highly recommend Martin!

    Rachel Steinback, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Martin is, hands down, the best criminal defense attorney I know. He is brilliant, a zealous advocate, and most important, he gets incredible results. If I ever needed a lawyer, he would be the first person I call... I can't think of higher praise than that. And, beyond his top-notch capabilities and skills, he is a wonderful human being. He genuinely cares about his clients and he treats every case as if it is his most important case. I can't recommend Martin highly enough.

    Arezou Bakhtjou, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse and recommend this lawyer. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is a true defender of clients' rights. He is a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer and will go above and beyond for his clients.

    Tarek Shawky, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have had the pleasure of working with Martin Lijtmaer as co-counsel on an ongoing multi defendant felony matter in Pasadena. His experience, work ethic and tenacity make him a superb choice for any criminal case. He is one of the hardest working criminal practitioners in Pasadena and he goes the extra mile for his clients. I recommend Mr. Lijtmaer without reservation and hope I have the opportunity to work with him on more cases in the future.

    Andrew Bouvier-Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I know Mr. Lijtmaer's work well. He is, without any doubt, one of the very smartest people working in this business today. He cares deeply for each and every client and is in the field of criminal defense because he loves it. Mr. Lijtmaer brings an incredible skill set to bear on his cases and is quickly becoming one of the bright lights of our business. Anyone would be lucky to hire him as an attorney.

    Steven Brody, Criminal defense Attorney on May 9, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Martin has a thorough knowledge of criminal defense and is experienced in handling all levels of cases. I highly recommend him as a talented and capable lawyer who will always put his client's best interests first.

    Jerod Gunsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I first met Martin after watching him in action in the courtroom. I was so impressed with his preparation and presentation that I immediately introduced myself and we were soon working together on a case. He is deeply committed to his clients and does not back down, even in the face of a tough fight. He has exceptional legal training and experience. I know how effective Martin can do be on a case because I've seen it. I strongly endorse him.

    Mark Mcbride, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Martin is an all-around excellent lawyer. Not only does he know how to litigate cases, but he's also a great person and a great writer. I first noticed Martin when I read his writing. Great writing ability is -- sadly -- a talent which is waning by the day, and which society seems not to care about anymore. Not so with Martin. He writes with clarity, impact, and persuasiveness. I would recommend Martin without reservation.

    Vitaly Sigal, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 4, 2012
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have worked with Mr. Lijtmaer on several matters and have found him to have a sharp legal mind. He has been of great help and counsel on various kinds of criminal matters ranging from DUI and shoplifting to more serious cases where our client was facing life in prison. With Mr. Lijtmaer’s help we have been able to achieve excellent results on the cases we have worked together. He is an excellent attorney who I strongly endorse. I look forward to working with Mr. Lijtmaer in the future.

    Nathaniel Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Martin and I have worked together on and off for about four years - his professionalism, industriousness and all around dedication to his craft stands out every time. He focuses on listening to what his clients want and getting it for them - an excellent advocate!

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