Mr. Brent Martin is an experienced trial lawyer practicing both civil and criminal law.
A native of Maryland, Mr. Martin attended The University of Denver where he completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2000. Upon graduating from Suffolk University Law, Mr. Martin moved back to Denver, Colorado where he studied for, and was admitted to, the Colorado Bar. Mr. Martin was employed shortly thereafter by a law firm in Telluride, Colorado, focusing on complex civil litigation and criminal defense.
Since 2001, Mr. Martin has represented clients in civil and criminal jury trials, as well as trials to the court. Additionally, Mr. Martin has represented clients in front of the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Mr. Martin relocated back to Denver, Colorado in 2003 and practiced as a solo practitioner in civil litigation and criminal defense. During that time, Mr. Martin appeared in county and district courts in the City and County of Denver, as well as in Adams, Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties.
Commencing in 2005, Mr. Martin made the decision to move back to the Western Slope of Colorado and established his firm in Montrose, Colorado which is centrally located in the 7th Judicial District that includes Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties.
Mr. Martin has handled in excess of 4000 misdemeanor and felony criminal cases including Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), Misdemeanor and Felony Assault, Robbery, Drug Possession, Drug Distribution, Domestic Violence, Sex Assault, Internet Sex Offenses, Motor Vehicle Theft, Protection Order Violations, Hunting Violations, and Department of Wildlife (DOW) Violations.
Mr. Martin has represented clients in multiple areas of complex civil litigation including personal injury, defamation of character, traumatic brain injury, automobile accidents, commercial litigation, breach of contract, preliminary and permanent injunction, as well as residential and commercial mechanic’s lien disputes.
Mr. Martin is an active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Bar Association, and Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel.
