About Martin James
Martin James Elmer is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1979 and holds bar number 88284. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Elmer is the principal attorney at his own law firm, located at 1919 Addison Street, Suite 104, Berkeley, California 94704. He has been practicing law for over four decades, serving clients throughout the Berkeley area and the broader Northern California region.
Mr. Elmer earned his Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, where he graduated in 1979. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Wayne State University. During his time at Golden Gate University, he focused on courses related to family law and estate planning, laying the foundation for his future practice areas.
Mr. Elmer concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, domestic violence, and estate planning. He represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He is also experienced in drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents to help clients manage their assets and plan for the future.
Throughout his career, Mr. Elmer has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked as an associate at a family law firm in San Francisco for five years, gaining extensive experience in his practice areas.
Mr. Elmer is an active member of the Alameda County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. He is also a certified family law specialist through the California State Bar. Mr. Elmer is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Berkeley area effectively.
