Pretrial-PresentenceConsultation, Investigation and TestimonyMichael E. Martinez Mike's career in community-based corrections includes employment as a deputy sheriff with the Denver Sheriff's Department, an adult probation officer with the Fourth Judicial District Probation Department, Colorado Springs, Colorado and as a United States Probation Officer for the District of Colorado.
Mike is a graduate of Metropolitan State College and received a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado at Denver. Mike has served as an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer and Assistant Professor for the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he teaches Community-Based Corrections. He has also served as an Honorarium Instructor for the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Mike frequently consults with criminal defense attorneys on matters involving pretrial detention, plea negotiations and sentencing. Mike has conducted numerous pretrial and presentence investigations and has testified in both state and federal courts. Mike is well respected for his knowledge and understanding of federal sentencing guidelines and is often requested to assist in the drafting of plea agreements and to provide testimoy concerning departure issues and other mitigating factors.
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In his capacity as a
United States Probation officer, Mike served
as a line officer, the District’s Special Offender Specialist,
Supervisor of the District’s Presentence Investigation Division
and for six years prior to his retirement in December 2000, as
the Deputy Chief. Mike has extensive experience in the application
of federal sentencing guidelines and the supervision of offenders.
Mike has also served as an advisory witness for attorneys on issues
related to the investigation and supervision of federal and state offenders.