Over the years, Mr. Martinez has successfully defended clients facing all types of criminal charges — from DUI to homicide, and nearly everything in between. He is both a proven trial attorney and skilled advocate, achieving numerous trial acquittals, dismissals, and mitigated outcomes for his clients.
His unwavering defense has not gone unnoticed. For example:
U.S. News and World Report has recognized the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez as amongst the Best Law Firms for five consecutive years running. Mr. Martinez has also been distinguished by his peers as a Super Lawyer.
In 2024 alone, the firm was ranked #1 in all of Denver by TrustAnalytica for domestic violence defense allegations as well as #1 in all of Denver by Best of Mile High for criminal defense.
Additionally, the National Trial Lawyers designated Mr. Martinez a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and, before he turned 40, named him to their list of the Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40. They also included Mr. Martinez in the Executive Committee of the National Trial Lawyers.
Associate attorneys Brett Eliasen and Tyler Selcer have also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 40 Under 40 for criminal defense.
The American Institute of DUI Attorneys has included the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez in the 10 Best Law Firms for Client
Satisfaction.
Avvo has awarded Mr. Martinez the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in addition to naming him an Avvo Top Attorney.
Mr. Martinez has been recognized outside of his legal endeavors as well. His alma mater, the University of Colorado School of Law, presented him with their Public Interest Service Award for his community contributions.
And the list goes on…
The bottom line? Mr. Martinez cares deeply about Colorado and those charged in its criminal courts, and his skill and experience in helping people in our state has received plenty of attention.
