Christopher Robert Martens

Christopher Robert Martens

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Visalia, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +3 more

220 S Mooney Blvd, Suite D, Visalia, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Mr. Martens is an aggressive trial attorney and case litigator. Regardless of the crime, he can come up with a solid defense that will benefit you in court. Experienced with dealing with drug charges, theft cases, violent crimes and more, he is the criminal attorney of choice in Visalia. You can count on Mr. Martens and our office to work to win your case.

22 years | 12,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Martens Law Firm

220 S Mooney Blvd, Suite D, Visalia, CA, 93291

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Christopher Robert Martens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2022

Very informative and professional

Answered questions I had on the phone promptly and with upmost professionalism. Would hire if ever needed.

Posted by Katie | December 11, 2017 | Expungement

Likeable guy, very straightforward and helpful.

Mr. Martens answered my call for a free consultation about my old, expunged misdemeanor. I was very worried that even after my expungement I wouldn’t be able to work in my career field and he reassured me that I had followed all of the steps necessary to mitigate my old conviction’s negative effects.... He didn’t try to sell me legal help I didn’t need and answered all my questions in less than ten minutes. I highly recommend him for straight forward legal advice.

Posted by Maria | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney

Had a very good experience, was greeted right away. Mr.Martens was very helpful and knowledgeable about everything that was asked about my case. He was very professional and helpful and has giving me an amazing outcome. I highly recommend for any criminal defense. Thank you so much Mr.Martens

Posted by Nicolle | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Patient, persistent, powerful

This was a long process. Attorney Martens walked me through all of it with his expertise and experience. He gave me an outcome I'm happy with. Highly recommend this attorney and his firm.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

What can we say? Or lives were turned upside-down by a very unfortunate time. Once we hired Mr Martin's all the worry seemed to easy. His confidence and knowledge of our particular situation just made it easier to cope. Excellent Attorney one we would recommend 100%!!!

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Christopher Robert Martens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Glass

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a good lawyer. Importantly, he has a ton of useful info at his website that you can use to figure out who to hire for your case. He'll tell it like it is, which is what you really want in a lawyer"

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Friend

"Christopher Martens is an outstanding lawyer and a great person. He will fight for you with every ounce of his considerable legal talent."

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Billie Morelli

Unknown lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Martens. He is a highly qualified DUI attorney."

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Vonnie Dones

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Scott Engstrom

Unknown lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in his field."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Martens. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."

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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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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients."

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Illon Fish

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorinda Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of handling numerous co-defendant cases with Attorney Martens. He was an effective public defender and has put that experience to work to his client's benefit."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Bigger

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Chris Martens in court for about 8 years now. Chris is a dedicated defense attorney who has a great reputation in local Kings and Tulare County courts for being willing to take a case to trial. Some attorneys shy away from trial and sometimes that is shown by the lack of good deals they get for their client in court. But Chris developed a reputation early in his practice as an effective fighter. If your future freedom is in doubt, I recommend Chris Martens as your attorney."

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Steffanie Walczak

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected as a California defense attorney."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"10 years of practice exclusively in criminal law is what we call experienced. Knowledge of law and procedure is excellent. Reviews are stellar and you should read them. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him first."

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Michael Guisti

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly experienced and brings a lot to the table. Seek him out"

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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H. Van Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, particularly for advice in California Criminal Defense matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2015

Top Lawyer, Who's Who Legal

2014

Top Lawyer in California, Showmark Media

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top Lawyer in California, ALM

2009

5th Anniversary - Serving the Community, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Christopher Martens Attorney at Law

2011 - 2013

Contract Attorney, County of Kings

2005 - 2009

Contract Attorney, CALPAP

Associations

2014 - Present

Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Kings County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Oak Brook College of Law Alum

Member

2005 - Present

Tulare County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Young Lawyers Assoctaion

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Hughes

Jury Trial - Not guilty verdict.

People v. Griffith

Case overturned, client granted new trial.

People v. Jones

Not Guilty Verdicts on all counts.

People v. Singh VCF 273198

Not Guilty Verdicts on all counts.

People v. Hicks

No guilty verdict

People V. Deanda 09CM0004

Not Guilty Verdicts on all counts.

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Education

2003

Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Young Lawyers Association

Criminal Defense

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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