About Robert M
Robert M Motta earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology, receiving his J.D. in 2001. He completed his formal legal education at a school known for its practical skills training and courtroom preparation. After law school he moved quickly into roles that combined litigation and firm leadership.
Motta's early career saw him take on a managing partner role at Motta & Reiss LLP in 2001. That position put him in day-to-day control of case strategy and client management from an early point in his practice. He later became managing partner at Motta & Motta LLC in 2009, where he continued overseeing trial preparation and the firm’s operations. Those roles have required him to balance courtroom work with administrative and mentoring duties.
His professional affiliations shed light on the kinds of matters he handles. Motta holds membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has also been a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association since 2014. The organizations he belongs to emphasize trial practice and courtroom advocacy, and they connect him to continuing legal education and peer networks that center on litigation.
Over the years Motta has split his time between the courtroom and the office. Serving as a managing partner at two firms has meant supervising younger lawyers, directing litigation strategy, and managing client relations. He has been responsible for shepherding cases through investigation, motion practice, and trial preparation. His courtroom experience is reflected in the memberships he maintains and in the leadership positions he has held within his firms.
Colleagues describe him as someone who prioritizes case preparation and clear communication. He tends to emphasize practical steps in litigation: developing witness testimony, organizing documentary evidence, and preparing demonstrative materials for trial. He also handles the business side of running a law firm, from staffing decisions to client intake procedures.
Motta practices in Illinois and has maintained an active presence in local courts. He continues to serve as managing partner at Motta & Motta LLC, where he oversees litigation and firm administration. He remains active in trial-focused professional organizations and maintains a practice that centers on trial litigation and criminal-defense matters.
