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Martin N Lijtmaer

Criminal defense Attorney at Los Angeles, CA

5.0   23 reviews
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Martin

Learn Martin’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  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%

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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Law Offices of Martin Lijtmaer
643 South Olive St
Suite 525
Los Angeles, CA, 91101

Reviews

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Posted by Martha | May 15, 2022
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You won't regret hiring Attorney Lijtmaer
It is an honor to give Attorney Martin Lijtmaer 5 stars. He has solved a huge problem and source of heartache for our family, which was my partner’s criminal case. His expertise as well as his tireless, well-focused and continuous work made it possible for our case to be successfully resolved. His communication with the entire family was always one of great support; his positive attitude helped keep our spirits up. He approached my partner’s case with compassion and kindness and that meant a lot to us while we were going through such a tough time. Attorney Martin always and personally answered all our phone calls. Any text we sent him was answered within a couple hours. He never lets you down by not responding. His presence gives you such confidence and hopes that your case will be resolved. By the end, we felt like he was part of our family. He works by your side. Most of all, he is such an honest person. His monetary charges are fair. No hidden fees. Other attorneys out there, once they receive your money, they put your case to the side in order to take care of the next. Also, he is 100% bilingual (Spanish), which was a definite help during our case. I highly recommend Attorney Lijtmaer. Thank you so much, Attorney Martin, Our family is eternally gratefully to you
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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2020
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Marine Lijtmaer is Number one lawyer
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.
Posted by Andrew | April 22, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Compassionate, not just another "case number". Felony charges dismissed
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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Posted by Mona | March 3, 2020
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Life Saving Lawyer
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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Posted by S. Barajas | September 10, 2019
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Grateful
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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Posted by Joshua | August 22, 2019
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Best Immigration Lawyer in California
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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Posted by JOSE CONTRERAS | June 22, 2019
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Strive to win at all cause
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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Posted by Paulina | June 22, 2019
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Amazing lawyer
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.
Posted by Moses | August 2, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
"The Best" is not good enough for Martin.
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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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017
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Excellent Lawyer / 1000% satisfied with everything
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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Posted by Jenna | August 7, 2017
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Can't speak highly enough
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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Posted by Marvin | August 3, 2017
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The best and most honest lawyer in Los Angeles
The lawyer Martin Lijtmaer helped me solve my misdemeanor case in a fast and effective way. I did not even have to go personally to the court , he is very professional and he gave advice so I would not get in trouble again if you are looking for a real lawyer I recommend a Martin Lijtmaer lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017
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Superstar Attorney
I was accused of a white-collar crime I did not commit. I heard of Martín through a friend, and was going to pick between him and another attorney. I chose the other attorney, and later switched to Martín when the other guy did not believe me, and was not representing me properly. Martín is, hands down, a superstar. Here is a list of points that I observed while working with him: • He was respectful and clear when talking to the prosecution and to the other party’s representatives. • He made it clear each time he spoke to the prosecution that I was innocent. • He aggressively sought out every shred of evidence (or lack thereof) that could possibly help our defense. • He never sugar-coated the facts with me, and was honest, up-front, and proactive when exploring and explaining the worst-case scenario. • He thoughtfully chose an investigator that would not intimidate her audience when she was getting facts for the defense. • He listened to my parents’ questions and concerns patiently and were always willing to speak with them at length (they were paying, since I am a full-time graduate student and could not). • He was attentive and listened carefully each time we were on the phone. He let me know in advance if he was on a walk or driving, so I was aware of any necessary divided attention. • He kept his sense of humor throughout the ordeal, which was very beneficial to my psyche during the most stressful period of my life. • He was extremely well prepared for court, and dominated the courtroom in the Preliminary Hearing. • He did everything possible to get the case dropped before going to trial and was successful. (Although I would have loved to see him in action at a trial, I am so grateful that I did not have to go through the ordeal myself.) • He never doubted my innocence. Martín got my case dismissed before going to trial. Had we gone to trial, I have no doubt he would have worked as hard as he could to prove that I did not do the crime I was accused of. Had I lost, it would have ruined my career and my reputation, not to mention being convicted of something I simply did not do. Go with Martín, trust him, and he will do his absolute best for you.
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Posted by Joseph | June 2, 2017
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Professional, Accommodating and Serviceable
I had few questions that needed to be addressed, even though my situation was out of his jurisdiction, Martin still found a way to help me out and referred me to someone that could. I thank you, Martin for your patience and helping me out. I appreciate it
Posted by Elizabeth | January 31, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Martin is the best attorney I have ever seen!
Martin is an exceptional attorney. He truly cares about his clients and he is passionate about his work. He is very knowledgeable and has a very positive energy! He has expedited our case and worked on our case in just one day of speaking with him. He has won our motion within a month and has saved us from big trouble. If you have faced serious immigration consequences from dealing with a criminal case in California, Martin is the one to turn to. You will be in good hands! Thank you so much Martin you have changed our lives and we will be thankful for the rest of our lives!
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Posted by Joaquín | October 30, 2016
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Lower charge in criminal case
I could not ever say enough about Martín's hard Work, he is always on top of things to win your case. You don't have to be looking for him, he will contact you and keep you up date. There's a point you don't see him as your Lawyer. He is an amazing human being that really wants to help you. I feel so lucky to have him by my side.
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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2016
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EXCELENTE ABOGADO!
El Sr. Martin Lijtmaer nos ayudo con un caso bastante delicado donde requería un abogado con todo el conocimiento posible. Nos otorgo una consulta gratis para plantearle el caso y lo contratamos de inmediato. Es un abogado de alto conocimiento en su áreas de especialización. Nos trato con mucho respeto, nos mantuvo informados del caso y nos hizo sentir tranquilidad en la etapa de mas angustia de nuestras vidas. El Sr. Martin es una persona honesta y con alta integridad. No puedo enfatizarlo suficientemente. El caso lo resolvió de una manera genial y nos devolvió la vida. No duden en lo absoluto en llamarle es simplemente el mejor.
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Posted by Maura | June 27, 2016
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Outstanding Superior Awesome Criminal Attorney Martin Lijtmaer
I am so very Grateful for the Excellent and Outstanding Legal Advise and Council of Martin Lijtmaer. He is an awesome, caring, dedicated and powerful criminal attorney. Martin provided great ideas, insights and options at our first consultation. He made me feel comfortable and confident in the possibilities. In court, Martin Liijtmaer was brilliant and helped me immensely! The proceedings went better than I could have imagined or hoped for!! I recommend Martin Lijtmaer with 10 stars or even 11 stars if possible!!! He has a terrific reputation and has earned the respect of the courts, and he has a perceptive understanding from his experience of working with various judges and DA's that helps in his Guidance as to the best ways to proceed for each case! Martin has tremendous integrity, intelligence, and he goes the extra mile!
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Posted by Paula. | April 9, 2016
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Un abogado inteligente, eficaz y muy humano.
Mi experiencia al tener a Martín como mi abogado fue totalmente positiva. Recibí la mejor consejería no solamente a nivel legal sino también a nivel personal. Puedo dar fe de que mi caso se resolvió de la mejor manera posible. Los conocimientos, la experiencia profesional y la posición muy humana de Martín, hicieron que el proceso de mi caso se hiciera más fácil y llevadero. Siempre tuve confianza en él y siempre obtuve respuestas acertadas con respecto a mi caso. El hecho de que Martín sea bilingüe vale muchísimo, su dominio del Español contribuyó definitivamente a que yo me sintiera más apoyada como mujer Hispana. El abogado Martín Lijtmaer es un gran profesional que mezcla perfectamente su sabiduría con su lado humano y así brinda el mejor servicio a sus clientes. Yo estoy muy satisfecha por haberlo elegido como mi abogado y lo volvería a contratar de ser necesario. Con Martín se logran muy buenos resultados y como su clienta lo recomiendo como el mejor de los abogados.
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Posted by Justyn | January 28, 2016
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Amazing Attorney
After being referred to Martin , my family and I believed it was in our best interest to hire him as our attorney. From the beginning he showed seriousness and a professional attitude towards my case. Martin saved my life and helped me get off probation early and got my felonies removed also , we were extremely satisfied with Martin's work and forever grateful to have been introduced to him
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founder and Principal
  • LIJT LAW
  • 2011 - Present
  • Associate
  • Kaye Scholer LLP
  • 2008 - 2010

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008
  • Wesleyan University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1999

Legal Cases

  • People v. Palacios
  • Not Guilty - Case Dismissed
  • People v. Bustillos
  • Case dismissed.
  • People v. Rizo
  • Dismissed
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Associations

  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • National Criminal Defense College
  • Graduate
  • 2012 - 2012

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English
  • French

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Top Attorneys
  • Pasadena Magazine
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Top Attorneys
  • Pasadena Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Attorneys
  • Pasadena Magazine
  • 2013
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Publications

Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (13)
Endorse Martin
Immigration Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 20
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 22
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!"
Criminal defense Attorney | May 15
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 11
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 23
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 13
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 09
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 16
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 13
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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