About Martin James

Martin James Elmer is a licensed attorney licensed to practice regulation in the State of California. He used to be admitted to the California State Bar in 1979 and holds bar quantity 88284. His license is presently in lively status. Mr. Elmer is the principal attorney at his own law company, positioned at 1919 Addison Street, Suite 104, Berkeley, California 94704. He has been practicing law for over 4 decades, serving clients across the Berkeley area and the wider Northern California region.

Mr. Elmer earned his law degree degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, the place he graduated in 1979. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate education at Wayne State University. During his time at Golden Gate University, he focused on courses related to household law and property making plans, laying the inspiration for his future practice areas.

Mr. Elmer concentrates his practice within the regions of household law, family violence, and property making plans. He represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, financial child support, alimony, and estate division. His practice encompasses all levels of legal proceedings, which includes initial case assessment, discovery, facilitated negotiation, settlement discussions, and trial hearings in both state and federal courts. He is likewise experienced in drafting wills, trusts, and other estate making plans files to assist clients manage their assets and plan for the destiny.

Throughout his career, Mr. Elmer has treated cases within the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also seemed earlier than the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to establishing his personal company, he labored as an associate at a household law firm in San Francisco for five years, gaining in depth experience in his areas of practice.

Mr. Elmer is an active member of the Alameda County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership within the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. He is likewise a licensed family regulation specialist thru the California State Bar. Mr. Elmer is English-speaking and Spanish, permitting him to serve the diverse groups of the Berkeley area effectively.

Education

Wayne State Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Golden Gate Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Types of Cases Handled

family law domestic violence estate planning

Certifications & Awards

Family Law

State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialzation

Office Locations

Main Office

 1919 Addison St, #105 Berkeley CA 94704