Nancy M. Martinez

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law

The proprietor of Nancy M. Martinez’s Law Firm, situated in Palo Alto, is the primary lawyer serving the Palo Alto community and Silicon Valley in California.

With a focus on family law, Nancy M. Martinez endeavors to offer comprehensive solutions even for the most intricate legal dilemmas faced by her clients, encompassing matters such as:

• Child custody and financial support
• Divorce proceedings
• Cases involving domestic violence
• Equitable distribution of assets
• Alimony arrangements

Being someone who values familial ties, Ms. Martinez comprehends the emotional toll that divorce or family disputes can exact on each individual and their close relationships. Hence, she is dedicated to aiding her clients not only through legal avenues but also by extending guidance on the personal facets of their cases. She takes care to shepherd her clients through the process of extricating themselves from harmful relationships, aiding them in securing settlements to recover from physical, emotional, or financial hardships.

Mindful of the costs associated with protracted court battles, Ms. Martinez endeavors to settle disputes through alternative means, utilizing strategic negotiations outside of the courtroom. However, when circumstances warrant, she does not hesitate to channel her assertive and resolute litigator persona, unyielding even in the face of challenging legal contests before judges or juries.

During her time at the University of California, Berkeley, Ms. Martinez pursued a major in U.S. History, culminating in the attainment of her Bachelor of Arts degree. She later pursued her legal education at the University of San Francisco School of Law, graduating with honors and a specialization certificate in intellectual property law in 2003.

Commencing her journey in the professional legal realm as a paralegal, Ms. Martinez has amassed over 14 years of legal practice, amassing a devoted and content clientele along the way. Her prowess is reflected in her perfect 10-out-of-10 rating on Avvo, accompanied by numerous positive evaluations and endorsements from both colleagues and clients on the platform. She holds memberships in esteemed legal associations, including the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley.

Displaying her dedication to societal welfare through pro bono endeavors, Ms. Martinez volunteers as a legal practitioner at the Landlord-Tenant Housing Clinic at Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, an effort that earned her recognition as a Pro Bono Honoree. Her unwavering commitment has also been acknowledged by The State Bar of California through the conferral of the president’s Pro Bono Service Award.