About Maribel
Maribel Martinez is a attorney based in Tampa, Florida, with over 20 years of experience in personal injury, family law, and traffic law. She began her legal career in New Jersey, where she served as a Public Defender and Judge for the City of Passaic. In these roles, she defended cases involving misdemeanors, DWI, traffic violations, and domestic violence. As a Judge, she presided over similar trials, including temporary restraining orders, arraignments, and bail hearings for both felony and misdemeanor matters. In private practice, she has successfully helped clients recover damages for injuries caused by others. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1993 from Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, graduating in the top 15% of her class.
Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in French from Rutgers University in 1990, graduating with honors. Maribel is fluent in Spanish and has working knowledge of French and Italian. In 1996, Maribel was admitted to the Florida Bar and has been in good standing since then. She is also admitted to practice in New Jersey — Her firm, Maribel Martinez Esq., L.L.C., is located at 7029 W. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33634. The firm specializes in personal injury, family law, and traffic law cases, offering comprehensive legal services to clients in the Tampa area.
Maribel's experience includes handling many personal injury cases, such as car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death claims. She also represents clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Additionally, she provides legal assistance in traffic law issues, including DUI and driving infractions. Throughout her career, Maribel has been committed to serving her community and advocating for justice. She has been recognized for her dedication to her clients and her ability to navigate complex legal situations effectively. Her multilingual abilities enable her to serve clients, ensuring that language is not a barrier to accessing quality legal representation.
Maribel's firm is dedicated to providing personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's needs. With a focus on client-centered service, Maribel Martinez Esq., L.L.C. aims to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in personal injury, family law, and traffic law matters.