Law Office of Martinez & Baly - Fresno, CA
Law Office of Martinez & Baly is a premier criminal defense firm in Fresno, California, led by Margarita Martinez-Baly and Scott Damian Baly. As State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialists and former public defenders with over fifty years of combined trial experience, they defend clients facing homicide, drug trafficking, violent felonies, and federal charges.
Certified Criminal Law Specialists Defending Fresno
When you face serious criminal allegations in California, your choice of counsel can determine your future. Located at 2300 Tulare Street in downtown Fresno, the Law Office of Martinez & Baly delivers elite criminal defense representation for clients confronting misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges. Founded by Margarita Martinez-Baly and Scott Damian Baly, the firm brings unmatched courtroom credentials and over fifty years of combined litigation experience to every defense.
Both attorneys are California State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialists-an achievement earned by only a tiny fraction of California defense lawyers based on demonstrated trial excellence and extensive peer review. As former senior attorneys with the Fresno County Public Defender's Office, both partners possess deep familiarity with local judges, prosecutors, courtroom dynamics, and forensic procedures throughout Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties.
High-Stakes Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Attorney Margarita Martinez-Baly is also qualified to handle special circumstance death penalty and capital murder trials. If you need to hire an attorney who will aggressively defend your liberty, the firm provides masterful advocacy across critical practice areas:
- Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter: Defending first-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and vehicular homicide cases carrying potential life sentences.
- Violent Felonies and Weapons: Trial defense against assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, attempted murder, and California 10-20-Life firearm enhancements.
- Drug Trafficking and Conspiracies: Defending major narcotics manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and federal conspiracy charges.
- White Collar Crimes and Fraud: Handling embezzlement, real estate fraud, tax evasion, identity theft, and grand theft allegations.
- Federal Criminal Defense: Representing defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in complex federal indictments and wire fraud.
- DUI and Vehicular Offenses: Defending repeat DUI cases, felony DUI involving bodily injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter charges.
Comprehensive Evidence Analysis and Trial Readiness
A strong defense requires meticulous evidence evaluation. Attorneys Martinez-Baly and Baly work with forensic experts, investigators, and reconstructionists to find vital flaws in the prosecution's case. By aggressively filing pre-trial motions to suppress unlawful evidence and dismiss charges under the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, the firm frequently secures charge dismissals before trial.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation in Fresno
When your liberty is on the line, experienced representation is essential. If you need to find a lawyer with certified specialist credentials, contact the Law Office of Martinez & Baly at (559) 445-1721 to discuss your legal options. Fluent bilingual Spanish-English representation is proudly provided for clients throughout the Central Valley.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly accessible Civic Center Square campus in Downtown Fresno, adjacent to various government offices.
Building Location
The office is located in the beautifully restored historic Civic Center Square building (formerly the Tulare Hotel, restored in 1976), a four-story Class A professional office property.
Parking Details
A private surface lot is available on-site at Civic Center Square, featuring designated guest parking stalls. Additionally, overflow parking is available at the nearby N Street Parking Pavilion.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express (FAX) Route 22 (West Ave / Tulare); nearest stop is at SE Tulare / M St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main entrance of Civic Center Square. Walk through the beautifully restored lobby and take the elevator or stairs to the third floor, where the office is located in Suite 300.