Jeffrey Martin | Newport News Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Martin received his undergraduate degree from Towson University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a host of scholarships and awards. While at Towson, Mr. Martin took advanced classes in chemistry and physiology, worked in the university’s physiology lab, and performed original research. He also found time to work as a trauma tech in the Critical Care and Intensive Care Units at the University of Maryland.

Before going to law school, Jeff honed his advocacy skills by leading two highly-respected churches in Wisconsin and Appalachia.

Mr. Martin is a graduate of the William & Mary School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors in the top 14% of his class. Because of his excellence in written and oral advocacy, Mr. Martin was awarded the Gambrell Professional Award. He received the CALI Award for his work with the PELE Special Education Advocacy Clinic and was honored with the Perkins Trust Scholarship. During his time at William & Mary, Mr. Martin was one of eleven students recognized for their excellence in analysis, research, writing, and trial practice for all four semesters.

When Attorney Michael C. Tillotson began work on his book Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological, and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, he turned to Mr. Martin for assistance. As a researcher and contributor, Mr. Martin provided high-quality work for the book’s first chapter regarding Virginia’s DUI law history.

The attention to detail and hard work that Mr. Martin puts into his research and school work are also applied to his clients. When you work with Mr. Martin, you can be assured that you are in good hands. He will work tirelessly on your case in order to reach the best possible outcome.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Tillotson & Martin, LLC		2012 - Present
Attorney	Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson		2010 - 2012
Summer Associate	Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson		2009 - 2010
Mediator	Community Mediation Center		2009 - 2010
Clerk	Newport News Juvenile Drug Court		2008

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
William & Mary Law School	J.D.	Law School	2010
Towson University	BS	Biology	1985

State / Court	Date
Virginia	2010

• Member | Virginia Bar Association | 2010 - Present
  Member | DUI Defense Lawyers Association | 2015 - Present
  Attorney Member | National College of DUI Defense | 2011 - Present
  Member | Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2011 - Present
  Member | United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia | 2010 - Present
  

• Top 10% of DUI Lawyers in USA | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017
  Premier Attorney | National Academy of Jurisprudence | 2016
  "10 Best" DUI/DWI Attorneys in Virginia | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  2015 Premier 100 Trial Attorneys | American Academy of Trial Attorneys
  Excellence for the Future Award | CALI | 2010
  Legal Skills Scholar Award | William & Mary School of Law | 2010
  General District Court Mediator | Judicial Council of Virginia | 2010
  Perkins Trust Scholarship Award | College of William & Mary Law School | 2009
  CALI Award for Special Education Clinic | College of William & Mary Law School | 2009
  Gambrell Professional Award for oral and written advocacy | College of William & Mary | 2009
  VBA Community Servant | The Virginia Bar Association | 2007
  Certificate of Ordination | Faith Memorial Church | 1986
  Who's Who Outstanding Merit Award | Who's Who American Universities | 1983
  The National Dean's List Award | National Dean's List | 1983
  

• Thomson Reuters Westlaw | Virginia Practice Vol. 16: Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, 8th Edition | 2017
  Thomson Reuters Westlaw | Virginia Practice Vol. 16: Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, 7th Edition | 2016
  Thomson Reuters Westlaw | Virginia Practice Vol. 16: Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, 6th Edition | 2015
  

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2010) Licensed as Attorney in Virginia. Verified with Virginia State Bar.	October 09, 2017

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