Family Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Law

The Law Office of Ermila A. Martinez represents clients with Family Law issues such as Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Child Custody/Visitation, Divorce, Child/Spousal Support and Modification of Orders and Criminal Law issues such as DUI's.

• Litigated Order to Show Cause hearings, Bench Trial and Ex Parte hearings drafting initial motions, responsive documents, preparing witnesses and presenting arguments before Superior Court judges. • Prepared discovery requests through written interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production and subpoenas. Analyzed opposing responses drafting meet and confer letters and motions to compel. • Advocated on behalf of clients during settlement negotiations involving substantial assets to reach equitable settlements.• Conducted depositions of opposing parties and represented clients during depositions by opposing party.• Researched and interpreted state/federal law regarding employment pensions, 401K’s and ERISA. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding civil procedure, attorney fees and property division. • Drafted and prepared final judgments including settlement agreements and corresponding exhibits.

• Issued cases to determine misdemeanor violation, prosecuted misdemeanor cases relating to Driving Under the Influence (DUI), underage drinking, animal cruelty, sexual crimes and petty theft. • Regularly conducted interviews with witnesses and officers from San Diego Police Department and Sheriff’s Department. • Argued in limine motion hearings, bench trials and jury trial, within jury trial presented voir dire, opening argument, witnesses, evidence and closing argument. • Researched and drafted memoranda utilizing criminal statutes and case law.

• Represented clients by preparing motions, responsive pleadings and presenting argument before Superior Court Judges. • Represented clients in civil restraining order hearings and drafting of all post-hearing documents ensuring client protection. • Researched and Drafted memoranda on Violence Against Women Act.

Researched and drafted memorandum regarding federal narcotic crimes and sentencing guidelines. Colloraborated with Assistant U.S Attorneys as to interviewing of witnesses, organization of trial evidence and preparation of trial exhibits.