Judge Maritza Martinez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Illinois Bar #: 6200923 (December 20, 1989)

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Maritza Martinez is a judge for the Domestic Relations Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. She was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court on December 1, 2014.


Over the course of her judicial career, Martinez has held assignments in the First Municipal District, the Traffic Section, the Felony Preliminary Hearings Section, the Misdemeanor Section, the Non-Jury Civil Section, and the Forcible Entry and Detainer Section.


Martinez earned a B.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago in 1986. She then completed a J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1989.


After graduating from law school, Martinez entered into private practice. She worked as an associate at Jancovic & Ponticelli, where handled employment law, commercial litigation, and real estate matters. Then, in 1991, Martinez joined the City of Chicago Corporation Counsel as an Assistant Corporation Counsel. During her tenure there, she worked in the Municipal Prosecutions Division (1991 to 1996) and the Individual Defense Litigation Division (1996 to 2004).


Martinez returned to private practice in 2004. She briefly worked as a senior associate at Patton & Ryan (2004 to 2005) before joining Robert A. Fisher (2005 to 2012) and the Law Offices of Victor J. Cacciatore (2012 to 2014). During this time, she specialized in criminal defense and civil rights litigation.


Her memberships have included the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. She has also served as Chair of the Inquiry Board Panel and Commissioner for the Illinois Court of Claims.


Martinez has been an active volunteer with St. Viator Parish Art Zone, a Level II Swimming Official for the YMCA, and a volunteer at Recovery on Water (ROW).


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maritza Martinez

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 14, 2024

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2024

On March 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On January 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2024

On January 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2024

On January 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

On January 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2024

On January 16, 2024 a petition for dissolution (civil union) - no children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Maritza Martinez presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maritza Martinez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maritza Martinez

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Dissolution (Civil Union) - No Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

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