Hugo Martinez

Hugo Martinez is a highly experienced immigration attorney serving clients in Kansas City and beyond. With a career rooted in advocacy and legal service, he has guided numerous individuals and families through complex immigration challenges, helping them achieve lawful status and pursue their goals in the United States.

Martinez received his law degree from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo in Morelia, Mexico, in 2000. He earned his license to practice in Mexico in 2001. In 2006, he completed a Master of Laws degree from Washington University in St. Louis and was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2010.

Martinez’s legal background includes work with the Federal Public Defender’s Office in East St. Louis, Illinois, and the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. He has also served in several respected law firms in Kansas City and St. Louis, developing deep experience and insight into immigration law and policy.

Martinez focuses exclusively on immigration law, handling a wide range of matters such as adjustment of status, waivers, removal defense, and naturalization. He advocates strongly for clients from all backgrounds, guiding them with clarity, empathy, and determination throughout each case.

As an immigrant himself, Hugo Martinez brings a personal understanding of the immigration journey. He is committed to representing individuals with compassion and professionalism, ensuring they receive the support and legal guidance necessary to build a secure and promising future in the U.S.

Martinez’s bilingual capabilities and cross-border legal education make him uniquely positioned to serve diverse communities. He continues to be a reliable legal ally to immigrants facing an often overwhelming system, providing strategic solutions tailored to each client’s individual goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Hugo Martinez, LLC
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
  Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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