THE ROBING ROOM

As a CJA panel member I've represented 5 defendants before Judge Martinez, including one that went to trial and verdict. The judge is very respectful of and courteous to all parties, counsel and witnesses. In my view the most impressive thing about Judge Martinez is that he appears to genuinely want to administer justice fairly and impartially. I've been quite impressed with the quantity and quality of his written orders on a multitude of issues that have come up in my cases. He is compassionate but firm. While I've not won all my motions and issues with him, all of my clients have agreed that this judge gave them their 'day in court' and felt they were treated fairly and respectfully by him; this in stark contrast to how some of my clients have fared before other District of Colorado judges.