Martin Hoffman has a bachelor 27s degree in philosophy and economics from Trinity University in San Antonio and a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. He and his wife, Heather, have two children.

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Martin Hoffman has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and economics from Trinity University in San Antonio and a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. He and his wife, Heather, have two children.

Before taking the bench, Martin was a civil litigator for 13 years. He initially worked for the Law Offices of Windle Turley and later became the litigation manager for the law firm of Smoger & Associates. He is board certified in personal injury trial law. Martin also served as president of the Dallas Homeowners League for three years and later served on its board for over a decade. He has also served as a mentor for law students and new lawyers.

Martin previously worked as a civil litigator at the Law Offices of Windle Turley and as a litigation manager at the law firm of Smoger & Associates. He is board certified in personal injury trial law. 

Martin is currently a judge of the 68th District Court of Texas. He was first elected in 2006 and has served since then.

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Martin is currently a judge of the 68th District Court of Texas. He was first elected in 2006.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Legal Experience

Values court that is fair, objective, respectful, and highly-efficient.

Aims to communicate extensively with juries to make sure there is an understanding of the proceedings and be patient with self-represented parties.

Seeks to expand his Foreclosure Mediation Program that aims to give homeowners a voice in the foreclosure process through education.

- Values court that is fair, objective, respectful, and highly-efficient.
- Aims to communicate extensively with juries to make sure there is an understanding of the proceedings and be patient with self-represented parties.
- Seeks to expand his Foreclosure Mediation Program that aims to give homeowners a voice in the foreclosure process through education.

Judicial Administration

Stated to be committed to fairness and innovation.

- Stated to be committed to fairness and innovation.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Volunteers for a range of organizations, including Habitat for Humanity.

Enjoys presiding over mock trials and mentoring high school students in the mock trial program.

Champions diversity through initiatives such as advocating for sister bar status for the Dallas Women Lawyers Association and the Dallas LGBT Bar Association.

Served on the Dallas Bar Association, has been involved in judicial internship programs, and has mentored law students.

- Volunteers for a range of organizations, including Habitat for Humanity.
- Enjoys presiding over mock trials and mentoring high school students in the mock trial program.
- Champions diversity through initiatives such as advocating for sister bar status for the Dallas Women Lawyers Association and the Dallas LGBT Bar Association.
- Served on the Dallas Bar Association, has been involved in judicial internship programs, and has mentored law students.

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Martin Hoffman

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

As a practicing civil litigator for thirteen years, Hoffman specialized in civil law matters.

- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.