The Martinez Law Firm is proud to announce that our very own Herman Martinez has been selected as one of the winners of the
2014 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award. To be eligible for this award, an attorney must meet certain requirements that demonstrate that they are indeed client-preferred. Ultimately, the Clients’ Choice Award comes down to the reviews that an attorney has garnered on the popular legal website.
To be eligible to receive this award:
the lawyer must have a minimum of 5 reviews with at least 4 stars; these reviews must have been posted within the last 12 months, with at least one coming from the same calendar year.
As an attorney who has been rated 10.0 out of 10.0 ‘Superb’ on Avvo, Attorney Martinez prides himself on providing legal service that is aggressive and effective. His clients agree. To see for yourself the type of reviews that he has received over time, just click here to go to his Avvo profile. There, you will find nearly 30 reviews from past clients and more than 10 endorsements from his peers in the legal industry.
Examples of the type of reviews you will find include the following:
- “Mr. Martinez helped me get my life on track!”
- “Most of all, he was very honest and sincere…”
- “Herman Martinez is the best investment we’ve made!”
It is these types of glowing testimonials that allowed Attorney Martinez to win such a prestigious award, and we are honored to be seen as a
client-preferred law firm in the Houston area. If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work with our
criminal defense law firm—and if you are interested in seeing the difference we can make in your case—please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us today!
Road rage in Houston isn’t normally regarded as a serious crime. Yet reports show that there are times the road rage can lead to arrest and serious charges. Recently, a Harris County attorney was arrested when she got angry with another driver on Tomball parkway. She followed the driver into a parking garage and then pulled out a handgun.
The victim was terrified and believed that the woman was going to shoot him. The man says that he is a husband and the father of three boys. He immediately thought of his family when staring down the barrel of the gun in terror.
The man says that he and his wife had just had lunch at Panera Bread and were on their way home when he merged onto the 249. He says that he was completely unaware that he had cut another car off. The man says that he changed lanes and then heard a loud screeching and realized that there had been a car behind him in the lane. He was worried that the vehicle was going to hit him, but he didn’t. The individual pulled into a nearby bank parking lot and got out to walk up to the bank to do a transaction.
At this point, the other driver also pulled into the parking garage and pulled a pistol. The victim asked the woman with the gun to drop her weapon, but she refused. While he called 9-1-1, the woman stood with the gun pointed screaming obscenities at the man who had cut her off. The bank surveillance video caught the entire exchange, and the woman was arrested on the spot.
When asked about the accident, the defendant says that she was fearful, and reacted out of that fear. She has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. If you have been charged with a crime stemming from road rage, don’t hesitate to call The Martinez Law Firm in Houston. Houston’s #1 criminal defense attorney
A drunk driver on a Houston freeway overpass has been arrested after he slammed into a 12-year-old autistic boy on the freeway, killing him instantly.
A drunk driver hits an autistic child that wandered into the road. The mentally challenged boy somehow slipped away from his parents while biking. The father of the young boy says that they were on a bike ride when they were separated around 5:30 p.m. The family immediately reported that their son was missing and called the police. Before they were able to locate their son, the family got a call about his passing.
The drunk driver hits an autistic child when he wandered onto the northbound lanes of the S. Post Oak at Main. The individual was hit by a black pickup truck and died on the scene. The police believe that the driver of the truck had an illegal BAC. He was arrested at the scene of the accident. The driver was charged with a DWI, but reports show that he may not be considered at fault in the death because the boy was walking in a moving lane of traffic.
If you have been arrested for a DWI and for hitting a pedestrian or biker, but believe that the accident was not your fault and that the pedestrian or biker was in the wrong in the situation, then you may be able to avoid penalties that are affiliated with DWI manslaughter or other violent DWI crimes, You will want to hire an attorney at The Martinez Law Firm to represent you in your case if you are arrested for a situation of this nature.
Don’t hesitate to hire an attorney at the firm today to learn more. With the right Herman Martinez a Houston criminal defense lawyer there to represent you, you have a greater chance of avoiding serious penalties. Hire The Martinez Law Firm today!
Criminal defense attorney Herman Martinez reports two men have been arrested after they killed a man attending a birthday party at a home in Northwest Houston. The individuals, arrested earlier this month, have now been charged with murder. The 20-year-old and 18-year-old suspects are being held without bond after the January 4th killing of a 24-year-old man. The police believe that the victim was shot and two others were wounded at about 1:00 a.m. during the birthday party. There were several dozen people at the party when the gunfire broke out.
Investigators believe that the shooters were in a vehicle when they fired, and were parked conspicuously in a parking lot near the residence. The police are still trying to determine why the two young men believed it was necessary to shoot the party-goers. Online Houston City Jail records do not list the two suspects who were arrested.
Why You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney such as Herman Martinez
If you have been arrested in connection with a murder, it is essential that you have a hardworking and responsible Houston criminal defense attorney on your side. Murder charges can be extremely serious, meriting even a lifetime in jail. Whenever you are charged with a crime like this one, you need to hire an defense attorney to assist you. You will want to be well-represented when you head to the court house. Whether you need an alibi, want to prove a defense, or want to create a satisfactory plea bargain, Houston criminal defense attorney Herman Martinez, can help you.
Herman Martinez is a former chief prosecutor that is fully capable of tackling your case. He understands how the others side thinks, so he can create a defense that is most effective. Don’t hesitate to call this reliable and hardworking criminal defense attorney to assist you in your situation right away. Whether you are dealing with a small misdemeanor case or a serious murder, The Martinez Law Firm is here to help!
Avoid A Speeding Ticket in Houston
The Texas Department of Transportation is installing new signs on Highway 290 today to lower the speed limit on stretches of the highway. The speed limit changes stretch all the way through to Hayes County. The speed limit will only drop by 5 mph, in the stretch between Nutty Brown Road and Rob Shelton Boulevard; going from 65 mph to only 60 mph. Small changes in the speed limit like this one can lead to a rise in speeding tickets in Houston and traffic violations.
Doubtless, after signs are installed the Houston police and the highway patrols will be staking out and waiting for individuals to pass by so that they can catch these drivers allowing them to issue a speeding ticket for driving at the previously mandated pace. If you have been charged with a speeding ticket in Houston in a place with a recent change, then you may want to contest your ticket. In some cases, you may need to hire an attorney to help you with this.
Most often, it is wise to contest a ticket if you have been issued other citations in the past and are at risk of losing your license as a result. At The Martinez Law Firm, an attorney may be able to assist you in challenging the prosecution and proving that the speeding infraction should not go on your record.
Don’t hesitate to contact Herman Martinez & The Martinez Law Firm if you would like to learn more about how you can challenge your speeding tickets in Houston or avoid penalties.
Whether you are dealing with a traffic infraction or a serious felony, a Martinez Law Firm Houston criminal defense lawyer may be able to work to your advantage. Hire the firm today to learn more!
According to recent reports of police crimes, a Harris County sheriff’s deputy was recently indicted after claims that he was coercing women with warrants into pleasuring him sexually. Reports show that he told one woman that if she performed an act with him, he would not turn her in. He has been charged with the police crimes of sexual assault and official oppression as a result. According to investigators, he came across a woman who had an open warrant, and then offered not to arrest her in exchange for physical interactions.
Whenever police are arrested and indicted, it can be very serious. Those who are supposed to be maintaining the law are often held to the highest standard, and when arrested and charged with police crimes officers are at risk to serious punishments and guaranteed job loss. If you want to learn more about police crimes, or if you are an officer who has been charged with a serious crime, then you need to talk with a Martinez Law Firm criminal defense attorney today.
Sadly, many police officers are falsely accused of crimes like the one described above. Sometimes angry criminals want to avoid penalties, and will claim false arrests or accuse a police officer of gross misconduct. If you have been accused of a police misconduct crime, and are not guilty, then you need to talk with a Houston criminal defense lawyer at the firm today and set the record straight. At The Martinez Law Firm, Attorney Martinez and his team are here to help you out with your criminal charges. The firm is focused on working to help you with your case and doing all that they can to prove your innocence. Don’t hesitate to call the firm right away to learn more and get the information that you need!
Hitman Scams have been shaking up Houston. A startled woman was shocked when she received a text message to her phone notifying her that she was being watched and that a hitman was paid to kill her. According to the report on KHOU, the woman received an unsettling message on Sunday which essentially said “someone paid me to kill you. I will spare you if you pay me $5,000 in two days.” The victim was told that if she notified the police then she would die. The hitman also warned the victim that she was being monitored. Despite the warning, the victim quickly reported the cryptic text message to the police.
When the woman reported the incident, she was told that she had already received several complaints about similar threatening messages. The FBI has also been getting complaints about texts of this nature. The authorities have determined that this is a “hitman scam” that is taking place at present in the United States. The scammers locate numbers and fabricate hitman situations in order to get money. The messages normally come from foreign numbers and ask the recipient to respond to anonymous e-mails.
The death threat scam can affect individuals in any location. Scammers have resolved to use this tactic because they believe that it can evoke a serious emotional response in the victim and they will get their money as a result. If you want more information about hitman scams, then you need to talk with a lawyer today. If you have been accused of participating in a hitman scam of this nature, you could face serious penalties if convicted. You may be charged with sending death threats as well as participating in a scam. If you need to discuss defense for one of these crimes or something similar, then contact a Houston criminal defense attorney with the Martinez Law Firm today to learn more.
A 23-year-old Houston cigarette thief has been arrested after Houston police dogs discovered the man who has stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of cigarettes in recent months. He stole these cigarettes from a discount store located in Northwest Harris County, and then led police on a 25-mile chase as they pursued him to recover the goods. The suspect has been charged with felony evading and felony theft. The deputies claim that the offender smashed the windows of a dollar store in the middle of the night and stole the cigarettes in addition to some other merchandise.
Deputies were responding to the emergency call about the burglary when the suspect drove by. Police took off, attempting to stop the cigarette thief, but he sped away. With the help of search dogs, the police were able to locate the offender and bring him to justice. While search dogs can be a helpful tool in police work, they can also make mistakes. The animals may detect a scent erroneously, leading to the arrest of an innocent suspect. If you have been arrested for a crime you didn’t commit because of police dog error, then contact a lawyer at the firm today for more information. The Martinez Law Firm has a host of attorneys who are willing to help you with your Houston criminal defense case!
<span><p>Herman Martinez reports that the D.C. Navy yard shooting suspect from this morning, was from Texas. In the early morning hours, a former Navy man launched an attack in a building at the Washington Navy Yard. The offender shot office workers in the cafeteria and then rushed into a hallway. Thirteen people were killed in the exchange, including the gunman. Authorities write that they are looking for a second possible attacker who may have been in a military-style uniform.</p>
<p>Investigators say that they have not established a motive for the shooting which happened less than four miles from the White House. The Navy Yard is heavily guarded, so many are wondering who the offenders managed to get in the building in the first place. This is the deadliest shooting at a U.S.-based military institution since the Fort Hood shooting in Texas. The offender in that case, Major Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death last month. That shooting took place in 2009.</p>
<p>The FBI has already taken charge of this investigation and identified the gunman who died in the midst of the attacks. His name is Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old from Texas. He died after running in a gun battle with the police. A federal law enforcement official says that the shooter most likely got into the Navy Yard using someone else’s identification card. The FBI is still trying to determine if the person with the identification was an accomplice or was unaware of the danger.</p>
<p>About 3,000 people work at the Navy Yard, and many of them are civilians. The Navy reports that Alexis was a full-time reservist from 2007 to 2011 and then left as a petty officer in third class. The FBI is still trying to gather information on why he left his position with the military. Prior to the shooting, Alexis was working with a fleet logistics support squadron in Fort Worth, Texas.</p></span>
A Houston local who has been on death row for 20 years recently won a federal court appeal allowing him to pursue claims that he is mentally impaired and therefore does not qualify for the death penalty. This shocking ruling may have saved the individual’s life. The verdict was decided in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, September 3rd.
The 50-year-old defendant is a former member of the Mexican mafia who was convicted of his crime in 1992 and has been in a federal prison ever since. He was convicted of murder after stabbing his 70-year-old neighbor 25 times during a home break-in. The defendant was on parole at the time that the crime occurred and had already been serving time for another home break-in where he sexually abused a pregnant woman.
The defendant’s attorneys argued that he deserved a court review because a psychiatrist who was present at his previous trial gave a questionable testimony and was later questioned for his methodology and credibility. If a questionable witness was a part of your trial, and you are now seeking an appeal, then you will want to hire a reliable and hardworking attorney to assist you.
Oftentimes the court will reconsider a sentence if a professional witness is proven to be inaccurate or questionable. At The Martinez Law Firm, Attorney Martinez is a former U.S. Chief Prosecutor. This means that he understands both sides of the law, and also understands what types of witnesses are most effective in a case. He can help you to contact the accurate and trusted witnesses that you need on your case to possibly even win an appeal. Learn more by contacting the firm for a free case evaluation today!