Timothy P. Martin
Former Felony Prosecutor
Former Felony Prosecutor
610 East Roosevelt Road
Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60187
At Martin & Kent, L.L.C., we offer experienced criminal defense representation in Wheaton, Aurora, Schaumburg, Villa Park, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Wood Dale, Lisle, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, St. Charles, Geneva, Joliet, Naperville and Westmont, as well as other communities in DuPage County, Will County, Kendall County, Kane County and Cook County, Illinois.
Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business, Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Probate
330 S. Naperville Rd. Suite 208
Wheaton, IL 60187
Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Car Accident, Slip & Fall Accident
221 E. Illinois Street 2nd Floor
Wheaton, IL 60187
Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody
1737 South Naperville Road Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce & Family Law, Child Support, Criminal, DUI-DWI, Employment Discrimination
1737 South Naperville Road Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60189
Employment, Labor Law, Employee Rights, Employment Contracts, Business
1751 South Naperville Road, Suite 209A
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce
1776 S. Naperville Road Building B, Suite 202
Wheaton, IL 60189
Divorce & Family Law, Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Litigation
45 South Park Blvd, Suite 200
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support
2100 Manchester Road Building B, Suite 1085
Wheaton, IL 60187
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate, Business, Trusts
2100 Manchester Road Suite 1440
Wheaton, IL 60187
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President and Founder
DuPage County Criminal Defense Bar Association
2009-Present
Commissioner
Illinois Racing Board
2004-Present
Attorney
Martin @ Kent, L.L.C.
1993-Present
Assistant State's Attorney
DuPage County
1990-1994
Illinois
1993
Western Illinois University
B.S. (Business Administration and Management, General)
1978-1982
John Marshall Law Review: Brock v. State
Crawford v. Washington, DuPage County Bar Association
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Today, February 3, 2014, I just finished a fifteen month endeavor to end a nightmare for a client with a Jury Trial Win!. He was are charged with aggravated battery to a Police Officer stemming from an incident that took place at his home while his family who were all key witnesses. They were sitting in their living room watching T.V. one night when a police car pulled into their driveway, overhead and spotlights flashing after a motorist pulled in before the police car. My client went out to see what was happening at his house and the cop (on videotape, no audio) ordered him back into his house using profanity and not providing even a brief explanation. His son was out that night, so he wasn't sure if he was in the car. He didn't go back in his house, so the cop grabbed him and threw him against the trunk to frisk him for weapons. Then the cop jabbed him with his flashlight stating he was trying to move and my client spun around immediately and glanced his arm against the police officer's face (no injuries). Three cops testified against my client and the jury didn't believe their stories. So I kept the lifelong Felony conviction of his record!
How did you build a successful practice?
I built my law practice around several factors. First, having the experience of a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor gave me valuable trial and courtroom experience. I saw what work and what didn't with the judges and juries. Next, hard work, tough and aggressive representation and word of mouth helped.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience in their field and local attorneys who know the judges, state's attorneys and courthouse personnel.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Very important because each courtroom is different. Different judges, state's attorneys and other critical factors.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Phone consultations are free.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Tell me how I can help! What are you charged with. Do you have a past record. Briefly explain to me what the factual basis was that lead to your arrest.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I have handled over 10,000 criminal cases ranging from Battery to Murder as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I was a two term past president of the criminal defense bar association here locally and a Commissioner on the Illinois Racing Board.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is winning cases for the innocent and assisting good people who made an honest mistake.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
My interests include being a High School Football Referee, exercising, martial arts, reading and traveling.
Are you involved in your community?
Church activities, food pantry volunteer, lawyers lending a hand volunteer and school advisor.
Founded 1996
Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Felony, Traffic