Aaron Martinez

Personal Introduction

Aaron Martinez is a multi-talented lawyer with a vast array of experience. He has more than 10 years of experience in providing high-quality legal and legislative services, political consulting, and media strategy services. Mr. Martinez also has experience in radio broadcasting as a former morning show host and radio personality for Impact 89FM - WDBM-FM. Mr. Martinez is a proud graduate of the James Madison College at Michigan State University and the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. In law school, Aaron earned the Dean’s Scholarship for all three years of study and the Book Award for the Trial Advocacy course. As a member of the Detroit Mercy Law Criminal Trial Clinic, Mr. Martinez represented individuals charged with crimes at the 36th District Court in Detroit, earning several dismissals for his clients. Mr. Martinez was admitted to the bar in 2022 after having served as a paralegal and law clerk with the Nichols Law Firm since 2016. In those roles, he worked hands-on with the firm’s litigation practice throughout the state of Michigan, working some of the firm’s biggest assignments alongside his mentor Michael Nichols. Along with Mr. Nichols, Mr. Martinez is the co-author of the Michigan Bar Journal article entitled “Driving Legally in a World of Recreational Marijuana.” Throughout his career, Mr. Martinez has researched and developed legal strategies which have resulted in the dismissal or reduction of charges for his clients. He is not afraid to take a case to trial to defend the right of his clients. His work with a leading criminal defense trial team has taken him to court rooms throughout the state of Michigan. Mr. Martinez knows that hard work, research, and preparation are the keys to serving his clients well. Elected officials, professional athletes, and other high-profile individuals have benefitted from Mr. Martinez’s tenacious and confidential advocacy. Mr. Martinez’s legislative experience includes serving as a Legislative Director for a State Representative. While in public service, Mr. Martinez has worked on and overseen numerous pieces of successful bipartisan legislation, including PA 312 of 2014 which provides Michigan’s police first responders with heroin overdose treatments and the training on how to administer them. Additional legislative accomplishments include his staff work on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Child Care Task Force on behalf of Rep. Kelly Breen of Novi. He has previously worked with the Michigan House Judiciary Committee. Since 2018, Mr. Martinez has advised and consulted with political candidates at the local, state, and federal levels with a winning percentage of victory.