Nancy M. Martinez
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Palo Alto, CA
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2018
Attorney Nancy M. Martinez founded The Law Offices of Nancy M. Martinez, P.C. in Palo Alto, California. Ms. Martinez serves clients in Palo Alto and throughout the Silicon Valley in family law matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, property division, spousal support and other family law issues.
Ms. Martinez earned a bachelor’s degree in U.S. History from the University of California Berkeley and went on to graduate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she obtained a juris doctorate and certificate of concentration in intellectual property. She has been licensed to practice law in California since 2008 and has several years of litigation experience.
In addition to handling family law matters, Ms. Martinez enjoys participating in pro bono activities, serving as a pro bono attorney for the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County’s landlord-tenant housing clinic. She was named a pro bono honoree by the organization in 2008 and received the president’s pro bono service award from The State Bar of California in 2006.
Outside of the office, Ms. Martinez is actively involved in the legal community. She belongs to the family law sections of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the San Mateo County Bar Association and is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley.
Ms. Martinez understands the difficult time her clients are going through and provides high-quality legal services and personalized service. She speaks English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients throughout Palo Alto and Silicon Valley.
- 100%Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Marital Property, Same Sex Family Law
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2018
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About Nancy M. Martinez
First Admitted: 2008, California
Professional Webpage: http://www.nm-esq.com/About/Nancy-M-Martinez.shtml
Pro bono/Community Service
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley
- Girl Scouts Leader
- Pro-Bono Attorney, Landlord-Tenant Housing Clinic at Legal Aid Society of San Mateo
Bar/Professional Activity
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Educational Background
- University of California-Berkeley, B.A., Major: U.S. History, 1996
Honors/Awards
- Pro Bono Honoree, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, 2008
- President's Pro Bono Service Award, California Bar Association, 2006
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Family Law & Child Abduction, Speaker, MCLE, 2011
- "Be the Best Attorney/Paralegal Team You Can Be", Presenter, Santa Clara County Bar Association, 2015
- Cite-Checking: A Reference Guide for Paralegals, 2006
Industry Groups
- Legal
Last Updated: 5/15/2022