Trent David Martin

Trent David Martin

Associate
Location:
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Phone:
(651) 714-2378
(651) 714-2378 (Toll free)
Fax:
(651) 717-4865
Email:
Trent D. Martin is an associate attorney at de Beer & Associates, P.A., focusing his practice exclusively on family law. Trent assists his clients with resolution and settlement of marital and non-marital property division, custody and parenting time, spousal maintenance, and child support issues. Trent's primary goal is to assist his clients through this difficult period in their lives in a cost-efficient manner. Trent implements a client-centered approach that offers practical solutions and compassionate advice while advocating for a client's best interests. Trent was named a Rising Star attorney by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014 and 2015.

Prior to joining de Beer & Associates, Trent spent two years as a law clerk for the Honorable Jeannice M. Reding, Presiding Judge of Hennepin County Family Court. Due to Trent's experience clerking in Family Court, he brings first-hand perspectives of courtroom procedures and effective litigation strategies to each client he represents.

Trent graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law where he participated in Moot Court and volunteered with the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Prior to law school, Trent was selected as a 2004 Teach For America Corps member and served three years as an elementary school teacher in an urban school district in Phoenix, Arizona.

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Family Law

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 2010

Education

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • J.D. magna cum laude - 2010
  • Arizona State University
    • Masters in Education - 2006
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
    • B.A. - 2004
    • Major: History

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 2013 - Present
  • Hennepin County and Washington County Bar Association, Member, 2013 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Hennepin County District Court, Judicial Law Clerk, 2011 - 2013
  • Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Summer Associate, 2009

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer Student Certified Attorney at Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, 2009
  • Teach For America, 2004 - 2007

Languages

  • English