Jennipher R. Martinez - East Lansing, MI
Attorney at Martinez Family Law, PLLC.
Family Law Lawyers in East Lansing, MI
321 W. Lake Lansing Road East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Domestic Relations Issues
- Divorce
- Spousal Support
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 1995, Jennipher R. Martinez has focused her practice on family law, handling domestic relations issues, including divorce, the equitable division of marital property, and spousal support (formerly known as alimony) matters. She combines her vast experience with a compassionate and caring, yet aggressive approach to finding solutions for her clients.
The decision to file for divorce is usually a difficult and emotional choice, which also affects a person’s finances, lifestyle, and future. As such, Jennipher frequently uses mediation, collaboration, and negotiation to work towards reaching an agreement regarding division of property. Divorces involve investigation and evaluation of property interests to ensure assets are divided and distributed equitably.
When a resolution cannot be achieved amicably, Jennipher is equally prepared to vigorously pursue her clients’ rights in the courtroom. Admitted to practice law in Michigan, she regularly appears before judges in the Family Divisions of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton Circuit Courts.
Jennipher earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School (ranked third in the country). For three years, she served as a Guardian Ad Litem in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County, Michigan, protecting the rights of children.
Jennipher’s goal in every divorce case is to handle the matter with compassion. She also aims to provide straightforward advice and counsel that enables her clients to make the best decisions possible for themselves.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Chicago Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
Law Degree
Honors: Juvenile Justice Project, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic
Honors: Chicago Law Foundation Summer Grant Recipient
Honors: Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
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University of Chicago Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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Michigan State University, James Madison College
Undergraduate Degree
Honors: MSU Humanitarian of the Year
Honors: Ronald McNair Fellowship Program
Honors: With High Honors, 1992
Major: Bachelor of Arts in American Public Affairs & Social Relations
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Michigan State University, James Madison College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Served as a Guardian Ad Litem in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County, Michigan
Classes and Seminars
- “Focus on the Children” presenter for Ingham County Friend of the Court
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Other Affiliations
- Ingham County Bar Association, Co-Chair, Family Law
- Ingham County Bar Association, Family Law
- Ingham County Bar Association, Children's Law
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Certificate of Family Law
- Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
- American Bar Foundation Fellow
- Michigan State Bar, ADR/Collaborative Committee Member, Family Law
- White Schneider Family Law Section, Chair
- Women Lawyer's Association of Michigan, Mid-Michigan Region
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Jennipher R. Martinez
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024Jennipher Martinez was strong from the get-go and took extreme ownership of my case. I felt confident with her standing by my side. Even though law may be black and white, she listened to what was important to me, and creatively designed what was in the best interest for our child. She was always easy to contact and even now that an agreement has been reached, she remains vigilant assisting it’s followed through. Jennipher is one tough cookie and has become a great ally to me and most of all our child. I highly recommend her!
Contact
321 W. Lake Lansing Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-684-0212
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon - Fri- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat-Sun: Closed
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