Martin N Lijtmaer

Martin N Lijtmaer

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

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

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

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.

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Law Offices of Martin Lijtmaer

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

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23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Martha | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 co...mmunication 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

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

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.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime

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 do...wn, 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.

Posted by Joseph | June 02, 2017

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 Joaquín | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 f...eel so lucky to have him by my side.

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Richard Dreiling

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Martin for several years, both when I was a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. Martin strikes the rare balance of advocacy, hard work with genuine compassion for his clients. He's an excellent lawyer I would highly recommend."

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Patricia Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Luton

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Genie Doi

Criminal defense lawyer | 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!"

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Rachel Steinback

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Arezou Bakhtjou

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Tarek Shawky

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Andrew Bouvier-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Steven Brody

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Vitaly Sigal

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Nate Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Samuel Luton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Genie Doi

Immigration lawyer

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Jenna Fasone

Litigation lawyer

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Rachel Steinback

Civil rights lawyer

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Tarek Shawky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Brody

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Bouvier-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Michaels

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vitaly Sigal

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nate Kelly

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Marilyn Bednarski

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder and Principal, LIJT LAW

2008 - 2010

Associate, Kaye Scholer LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2012 - 2012

National Criminal Defense College

Graduate

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Palacios

Not Guilty - Case Dismissed

People v. Bustillos

Case dismissed.

People v. Rizo

Dismissed

United States v. Sulaiman

House arrest followed by supervised release.

People v. Alamaddine

Case Dismissed

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Education

2008

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

French

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