Attorney Herman Martinez Earns an AVVO Client’s Choice Award

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!

Houston Woman Arrested for Road Rage

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

Drunk Driver Suspect Hits Autistic Child on Freeway

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!

Two Charged in Shooting at Birthday Party

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 4^th 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!

Texas Department of Transportation Lowers Speed Limit

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!