Leticia “Letty” Martinez is a board certified criminal law specialist who has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent crimes.
Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Letty established a name for herself as both a state and federal prosecutor. She began her service as a misdemeanor prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office but quickly moved up the prosecutorial ladder. Over the next decade, she served in almost every unit and division within the District Attorney's Office, including Juvenile, Crimes Against Children, Gang and Family Violence.
In 2004, Letty accepted an invitation by the United States Attorney’s Office to join their force of federal prosecutors for the Northern District of Texas. As a federal prosecutor, Letty handled a variety of cases including bank robbery, fraud, illegal reentry and child pornography.
Letty later returned to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, where she was responsible for supervising and training more than 20 prosecutors in the Misdemeanor Unit. Later, she was tapped to head the Crimes Against Children Unit, a highly-respected position within the DA's Office and the community.
Letty has extensive experience handling significant criminal matters including shaken baby cases, bank robbery charges, and white collar crimes, as well as rape and murder cases. Her expertise in infant deaths led to a gubernatorial appointment to a commission charged with investigating child fatalities in Texas.
Above all else, Letty Martinez is a trial attorney who has tried more than 100 cases before Texas juries, including capital murders, murders, numerous robberies, assaults, sexual assaults, and other aggravated felonies.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
5th Circuit
Federal Circuit
Professional Experience
2015 - Current
Varghese Summersett
Partner
1994 - 2015
Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office
Chief Prosecutor
2004 - 2006
United States Attorney's Office
Federal Prosecutor
Education
1994
Baylor University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1987 - 1991
Baylor University
B.A. (1991)
Awards
year - Leticia Elva Martinez
Rising Star
Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
Leticia Elva Martinez
2017 Top Attorney
360 West Magazine
2016 Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
Sexual Assault Defense Attorney
Varghese Summersett
Contacts
Varghese Summersett PLLC (Fort Worth)300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1650 Fort Worth TX 76102Telephone: (817) 203-2220Fax: (817) 203-2220
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
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If you're falsely accused of a crime, especially something as serious as rape, the best course of action is to remain silent. In this video, Criminal defense attorney Letty Martinez discusses why you should avoid communicating with your accuser, friends, or family, and why legal representation is crucial. Learn the key steps to protect yourself and your rights when facing false allegations.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:09 Stop Talking if Falsely Accused 0:13 Cease All Communication with the Accuser 0:23 Avoid Communicating Through Texts, Emails, or Social Media 0:28 Don't Talk to Friends or Family About the Allegations 0:41 The Risk of Friends and Family Testifying Against You 0:50 The Misunderstanding About Talking if Innocent 1:02 The Risk of Small Mistakes Being Used Against You 1:24 The Importance of Not Talking to Law Enforcement 1:33 Pressure from Investigators to Cooperate 1:48 The Likelihood of Arrest Even with Cooperation 1:51 The Investigator's Bias Towards the Accuser 2:01 Stop Talking and Get Legal Representation
Learn the differences between sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault in Texas. Sexual Assault Defense Attorney Letty Martinez discusses the key factors that can elevate a sexual assault charge to a more serious offense, including the use of a deadly weapon, serious injury, and cases involving children. Understand the legal implications and penalties for both adult and child victims.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:08 Overview of Sexual Assault Cases 0:14 Sexual Assault vs. Aggravated Sexual Assault 0:21 Aggravated Sexual Assault: Punishment Range 0:32 Aggravating Factors for Sexual Assault 0:45 Use of Deadly Weapons in Aggravated Cases 0:49 Serious Bodily Injury or Death Attempts 0:52 Victim's Disability or Age (65+) as Aggravating Factors 1:03 Threat of Death, Bodily Injury, Trafficking, or Kidnapping 1:07 Two or More Offenders Involved in the Assault 1:18 Use of Date Rape Drugs as an Aggravating Factor 1:24 Sexual Assault Involving Children Under 17 1:36 Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14 1:49 Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 6 1:55 Minimum Sentence for Aggravated Child Sexual Assault (25 Years)
Letty Martinez is a highly skilled trial attorney with unmatched expertise in handling complex cases involving crimes against children. Her attention to detail, legal insight, and compassion make her a trusted advocate in the toughest legal battles.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:09 Introduction to Letty Martinez 0:12 Recognized as a Brilliant Trial Warrior 0:18 Expertise in Legal Analysis 0:32 Specialized in Crimes Against Children 0:39 Complexity and High Stakes of Cases 0:43 Former Head of Crimes Against Children Unit 0:46 Compassionate Advocacy 0:52 Personal Endorsement of Letty Martinez
Understanding statutory rape and Romeo and Juliet laws in Texas. Learn about the defenses available for those accused of sexual assault, including age-related exceptions and key legal requirements. Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Letty Martinez breaks down how these defenses work and when they can be applied while highlighting the strict rules for minors and those with prior convictions.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
