Eva Martelle

Eva M. Martelle is a peer-endorsed attorney representing families and individuals throughout Santa Clara County with prowess and over 15 years of experience within the realm of family law that serve as tools for her to successfully resolve cases and help clients find amicable solutions.

Ms. Martelle’s assiduous and successful style in legal matters has been distinguished by many notable awards including Top 100 Lawyers by The National Advocates (3-time winner), Client’s Choice by Avvo (5-time winner), 10 Best by American Institute of Legal Counsel (2-time winner), and Henry B. Collada Memorial Award by Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County. Find a detailed list of Ms. Martelle’s awards and recognition below.

Ms. Martelle maintains a vast network through associations ranging from the American Society of Legal Advocates to Certified Family Law Specialists, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts to the United States Supreme Court. She leverages this extensive network in order to represent each client efficiently and effectively. Find a detailed list of Ms. Martelle’s associations below.

Ms. Martelle attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Ms. Martelle was a member of the National Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha) and a scholarship recipient of the Sam J. Lucas Jr. Foundation.

Ms. Martelle obtained her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. While in attendance, Ms. Martelle was a Technical Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review and participated in the quarterly publication of Volume 44.

Ms. Martelle has enjoyed donating her time to various non-profit organizations located in the Bay Area. Ms. Martelle’s donation of time to the community has been recognized and awarded with a Pro Bono Award and Public Interest Certificate which was administered and recognized by the Santa Clara University School of Law.

Since founding Allan & Martelle in 2005, Ms. Martelle has assisted over one thousand clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives. Ms. Martelle has represented husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other individuals in family law matters. Ms. Martelle has been appointed by the court to represent many children of divorced or separated families, giving her a unique perspective when assisting other parties. Above all else, Ms. Martelle strives to truly understand her clients’ needs and works tirelessly to protect their rights.

Work Experience:

2005-Present, Allan & Martelle, Managing Partner: Since establishing Allan & Martelle, Ms. Martelle has handled hundreds of cases within the family law context. She has assisted clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

2004-2006, Mitchell, Gingerich & Loquaci: Law Clerk/Associate

2002-2004, Law Offices of Rebekah A. Frye, Esq.: Law Clerk

2002-2002, General Assistance Advocacy Project: Law Clerk

2000-2001, Hall & Hieatt: File Clerk

Associations:

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

National Association of Counsel for Children

American Institute of Legal Counsel

American Society of Legal Advocates

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

United States Supreme Court

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

American Bar Association

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

State Bar of California

Santa Clara County Lawyer Referral Service

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