
About Miguel Martinez

A Legacy of Justice and Service
Attorney Miguel Martinez has dedicated his life to fighting for justice—first for his country, then for his community. With over 40 years of legal experience and more than $200 million recovered for clients across five thousand cases, Miguel brings unparalleled expertise, compassion, and tenacity to every case he handles.
Early Life and Education
In 1966, at the age of 16, Miguel Martinez immigrated to the United States from Mexico with his family. He graduated high school in 1970 and immediately volunteered to serve his adopted country in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Field Medic in Vietnam. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1973, Miguel pursued higher education at the University of Houston, graduating in 1977 with a degree in Latin American History and Literature.
Legal Education and Credentials
Miguel began his legal studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., before transferring to the University of Texas Law School in Austin, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1981.
Bar Admissions:
- Texas (1981)
- Colorado (1988)
- Arizona (1994)
Professional Experience
Prosecutorial Background (1981-1989)
For the first eight years of his legal career, Attorney Miguel Martinez served on the front lines of justice:
- Assistant District Attorney in San Antonio and Galveston, Texas
- Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, in Houston
This prosecutorial experience gave Miguel invaluable insight into how the government builds its cases—knowledge he now uses to dismantle the opposition’s arguments and protect his clients’ rights.
Private Practice (1989-Present)
In 1989, Miguel Martinez and his family moved to Colorado, where he has been in private practice for over 30 years. As founder of the Law Office of Miguel Martinez, P.C., he has:
- Represented thousands of families and individuals fighting deportation and obtaining legalization
- Recovered over $200 million in compensation for clients
- Handled more than five thousand cases with dedication and skill
Philosophy
As a former State and Federal Prosecutor with 30 years of experience as a Private Defense Attorney, Attorney Miguel Martinez believes justice is not freely given—one must fight to obtain it. He is dedicated to justice and will fight for your rights if you are accused in Colorado.
Miguel knows how the “other side” thinks. His years as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney gave him the insider knowledge necessary to build winning strategies for his clients. Whether you’re facing criminal charges or fighting for your right to remain in the United States, Miguel Martinez brings the experience, determination, and heart needed to achieve the best possible outcome.
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With four decades of legal experience, service to his country, and an unwavering commitment to his clients, Miguel Martinez stands ready to fight for you.
