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Dakota Martin
Dakota Martin Law
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After practicing for several years as a defense attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attorney Dakota D. Martin returned to Massachusetts to open a criminal defense practice in downtown Boston.
Attorney Martin focuses his practice on criminal defense while taking select personal injury and civil cases.
A member of Suffolk Lawyers For Justice and well established solo practitioner, attorney Martin's represents the accused in courts throughout the Commonwealth.
No matter what you're facing, your case will receive the utmost attention at Dakota Martin Law. Criminal accusations can ruin lives. Defend yourself, but don't do it alone.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Additional Practice Area
- General Civil
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts
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- New Mexico
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Dakota Martin Law
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- Advocate
- Trial Attorney
- New Mexico Public Defenders
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Education
- New England School of Law
- J.D. (2007)
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Awards
- Top 100 Criminal Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Boston Bar Association
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Massachusetts State Bar
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- New Mexico State Bar
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Law Practice Management, New England School of Law, New England School of Law
- New England School of Law
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31 Questions Answered
- Q. On Massachusetts probation with no condition about drug testing I have a medical weed card in state can I still smoke
- A: If there are any conditions about remaining drug and alcohol free, that could be a problem. Otherwise your activity appears perfectly legal and for a purpose. You should speak to your PO directly if you still have concerns. It goes without saying that they'll probably want to look at your card. Good luck.
- Q. A hotel lost my property what is my legal recourses
- A: As annoying as this is for you it's not a criminal question. I guess it could be IF they would tell you the name of the employee who took it. You could seek a criminal complaint against him or her. I think that would be a waste of time and recommend being professional and polite with management. Your cards can be replaced, your license as well ***though it's a real inconvenience. Proving the amount of cash may be difficult. Perhaps they will comp your room or another stay. ****If you'd consider staying there again. Don't forget, they didn't want their employee to commit a crime any more than you wanted to be the victim of a crime. They want happy customers....I ... Read More
- Q. I've been charged with possession of guns that were stolen in another state, then transported to Massachusetts
- A: Is there a warrant? Have you been arraigned? If you have a lawyer, he or she can answer that question.
If you’ve not been to court but found out about the case, you really should show up with a lawyer. Especially if you are from out of state. I know that doesn’t answer your questions but understand that you are not facing the facts. You are not facing the truth. You are facing what the police report says “happened. “ our job as lawyers, often times, is to show what really happened.
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