Attorneys at Law

Martinez & Cortez

Laredo, Texas

R. Martinez — Senior Partner
R. Martinez Senior Partner
A. Cortez — Managing Partner
A. Cortez Managing Partner
Together, Relentless
Trusted Counsel Since 1999

Your fight is our fight. Every case. Every time.

For over two decades, Martinez & Cortez has delivered aggressive, principled legal representation to families and businesses across the Texas-Mexico border.

Free Consultation (956) 555-0142
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What We Do

Areas of Practice

For over two decades, our firm has built its reputation on aggressive advocacy and meticulous preparation. Every case receives the full weight of our resources and expertise.

01

Criminal Defense

From federal charges to state misdemeanors, we protect your rights with an unrelenting defense strategy built on decades of courtroom experience.
02

Family Law

Divorce, custody, adoption, and protective orders handled with the discretion and sensitivity your family deserves, backed by firm resolve.
03

Business Litigation

Contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, and commercial claims. We represent businesses that refuse to be taken advantage of.
04

Immigration

Visa applications, deportation defense, asylum cases, and naturalization. Serving the border community with knowledge that only comes from living here.
Proven Results

Our Track Record

500+
Cases Won
25
Years of Experience
98%
Success Rate
$50M+
Recovered for Clients
About the Firm

Built on the Border. Forged in the Courtroom.

Martinez & Cortez was founded in 1999 with a single conviction: that every person who walks through our doors deserves the same caliber of legal representation regardless of the size of their case or the depth of their pockets.

Rooted in Laredo's Webb County for over twenty-five years, we understand the unique legal landscape of the Texas-Mexico border. Our attorneys have argued before state and federal courts across the Southern District of Texas, earning a reputation that precedes us in every courtroom we enter.

Meet Our Team
The law is not a shield for the powerful alone. We exist to prove that every day.

— Elena Martinez, Founding Partner

Elena R. Martinez

Founding Partner

UT Austin School of Law. Former Webb County prosecutor. 18 years in criminal defense and immigration law. Board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Daniel A. Cortez

Founding Partner

St. Mary's University School of Law. Former corporate litigator at Haynes and Boone. Specializes in business litigation and family law. Licensed in Texas and Mexico.

Client Voices

Words That Matter

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When the federal government came after my business, everyone told me to settle. Elena told me to fight. Three months later, every charge was dismissed. She didn't just defend me — she gave me my life back.

Roberto Salinas

Federal Criminal Defense — 2023

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My custody case was the hardest thing I've ever been through. Daniel was honest with me from day one about what to expect, and then he exceeded every expectation. My children are home because of this firm.

Maria Elena Garza

Family Law — Custody — 2024

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Your Case Starts Here

Initial consultations are confidential and without obligation. Tell us what happened. We'll tell you what we can do.

Office

1401 San Bernardo Ave, Suite 200
Laredo, TX 78040

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