Dakota Martin

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.

New England School of Law

J.D. (2007)

2005 - 2007

Attorney

Dakota Martin Law

2013 - Current

Advocate

Trial Attorney

New Mexico Public Defenders

2007 - 2010

Tips for Talking to Police When a Crime is Being Investigated

Avvo

January 1, 2017

Law Practice Management, New England School of Law, New England School of Law

January 1, 2014

New England School of Law

Top 100 Criminal Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 40 under 40

National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 under 40

National Trial Lawyers

2015

Boston Bar Association

member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016 - Current

Massachusetts State Bar

Member

2008 - Current

New Mexico State Bar

Member

2007 - Current

Massachusetts

Since 2008

New Mexico

Since 2007

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

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

• General Civil

Q. Over 1 year of tenancy, my room mate has embezzled $13,600.00 from me. Bills were not paid. He spent all of it. Help!

19 November 2020

A: You could go to the district or municipal court near the house and file a private criminal complaint. The clerk will give you a form where you can write the facts you posted on Justia, maybe with a few more details/dates etc. The court will send a notice of a clerks hearing to this guy . You both show up and tell your story. This seems like a waste of time. Why would you want criminal charges? You just want your money back, not to have to pay double bills and to move on. Well if you get the right clerk, he or she will coax him to pay you. He might be able to avoid a criminal record and you are made whole. Alternatively you could file a civil suit but that takes time and money. Remember you are not precluded from filing a civil suit after you file criminal charges. You are a sympathetic person and the court will want to help you. Small claims? Don't waste your time yet. I hope that helps.

Q. I have received a notice to appear for a order of harassment. I need help in knowing what to do. I need a lawyer to help

9 June 2020

A: Because restraining and harassment prevention orders are civil as opposed to criminal, you are not afforded a public defender, regardless of your financial means. You can view the affidavit your neighbor made at the courthouse (if it is even open). Perhaps the clerk can email or fax you a copy. Most courts are currently conducting only telephonic hearings and otherwise closed to the public. Good luck.

Q. Is it illegal to keep a license plate that isn't yours? My friend found one. (They aren't going to use it to drive.)

15 May 2020

A: Finder's keepers, loser's weepers. The law is clear from Missouri to Massachusetts, Texas to Tennessee, No, your "friend" has no duty to turn it in.