David Saul Martinez

David Saul Martinez

also known as David S. Martinez, David Martinez

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +2 more

674 County Square Dr., Suite 207, Ventura, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About David

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Criminal defense focusing on attentive representation with small case load of clients to ensure quality representation. Cases include drug offenses, traffic violations, DUI, forgery, etc.

16 years | 75 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

DUI defense focusing on attentive representation with small case load of clients. I am a registered engineer in California (BS MIT 1987) and former scientist. I know the science behind DUI cases and will use my science and engineering background to defend you.

16 years | 75 cases

25%
Family 20%

Representation regarding domestic violence and civil restraining orders, custody and visitation, dissolution, and child and spousal support.

15 years | 15 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Civil representation focusing on personal injury and wrongs against tenants by landlords.

16 years | 15 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Martinez

674 County Square Dr., Suite 207, Ventura, CA, 93003

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David Saul Martinez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jonathan | November 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Won my case!!!

Mr. Martinez was excellent in his knowledge of the vehicle code and helped me to win my case vs. Geico. I was initially deemed liable for an accident, but with the expertise of Mr. Martinez he was able to prove that Geico was wrong in their account, thus the ruling was reversed into my favor and Mr.... Martinez got my $1,000 deductible returned.

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David Saul Martinez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Bentley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Martinez is an experienced attorney who cares about his clients and has the knowledge of the law to achieve the best available outcome for each case. I highly recommend David Martinez."

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Daniel Kann

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing David professionally for several years now. I have found through referring cases to him for DUI trials that his background in chemical engineering coupled with his vast knowledge of both case law and statutory law make him a very fierce opponent for the prosecution. In fact David has won DUI trials that I truly believe most other attorneys would not have been able to win. Moreover, David's friendly demeanor and uncommon legal knowledge make him one of my "go to" colleagues when I want to discuss some of my own cases with a fellow attorney. I have the utmost respect for David and would recommend him to anyone in need of a DUI defense attorney."

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Gund

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a very diligent attorney who takes a personal interest in all of his clients and works hard to give them the best representation possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an exceptional lawyer. He is tenacious at defending his clients charged minor and serious crimes, and litigating on behalf of clients mistreated by their employer. I am confident that any client I refer to David will receive excellent representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Darryl Genis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"David Martinez brings his educational background in engineering from MIT to the practice of law. He is thoughtful, tenacious and creative. These three qualities enable him to shine where others flounder. If you are faced with criminal charges in Ventura, David is an excellent choice for representation."

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Agavni Tulekyan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Monty Gill

Unknown lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has a deep understanding of the law and is extremely dedicated to his clients. I have been very impressed with his high ethics and commitment defending the rights of his clients. I strongly endorse David."

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Scott Bentley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lawrence Gund

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Hamilton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Denise Trerotola

Family lawyer

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Daniel Kann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Agavni Tulekyan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Roberts

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Alfonso Martinez

Family lawyer

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Joshua Burt

Employment and labor lawyer

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Monty Gill

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Proprietor, Law Office of David Martinez

2012 - 2012

Associate, Law Offices of DG, Santa Barbara

2006 - 2011

Water Quality Scientist, Larry Walker Associates

1991 - 2006

Engineer, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District

Associations

2011 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Esmeralda A

dismissed

People v. Steven. R.

DUI and special allegations dismissed. Wet reckless plea.

People v. E. B. Nunez

Negotiated settlement. Client's immigration status preserved.

People v. James M.

Case dismissed

People v. Trevor C.

Felony reduced to misdemeanor then dismissed.

Ventura Housing v. Reb. B.

Client's HUD waiver sustained & reinstated.

Ventura Housing v. Reb. B.

Client's HUD waiver sustained & reinstated.

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Education

2006

Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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