Elsa Martinez

Elsa I. Martinez, Esq., brings more than 20 years of focused immigration law experience to her Los Angeles-based practice. As a former INS prosecutor, she offers clients a rare and valuable perspective, using her insider knowledge to effectively navigate complex deportation defense and immigration matters for both families and businesses.

Ms. Martinez earned her Juris Doctor with honors from Whittier College School of Law after completing her undergraduate degree at UCLA. Her legal education provided the foundation for her in-depth understanding of immigration law, which she continues to refine by keeping current with evolving federal regulations and case law developments.

Admitted to the Supreme Court and with published decisions before both the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ms. Martinez handles high-stakes immigration cases with precision. Her work spans family-based immigration, business visa matters, criminal immigration defense, and consular processing, always emphasizing strategic preparation and legal integrity.

Ms. Martinez is known for her tenacity, ethical advocacy, and personalized representation. As an immigrant herself, she understands the profound challenges clients face and works diligently to guide them toward legal stability in the U.S. Her firm consistently delivers high success rates, particularly in complex cases involving multiple legal areas.

With a reputation built on trust and results, Elsa Martinez has become a go-to immigration attorney for individuals and families across Southern California. Whether you are seeking relief from removal or navigating a family-based petition, she provides the skill and commitment necessary to protect your future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of Elsa Martinez, PLC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Mexican American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Whittier College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Los Angeles
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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