“Democracy is a slow process of stumbling to the right decision instead of going straight forward to the wrong one.” — Anonymous
Our democracy works best when everyone has a seat at the table. As a trusted political leader and activist, advisor to officeholders, and former political candidate, Aaron Martinez is experienced in representing people and organizations who are committed to growing our democracy and improving their communities through our constitutional system.
Prior to practicing law, Aaron Martinez had a successful career training candidates, winning political campaigns by creating successful field plans, and then helping those candidates to legislate once they were elected. Aaron has experience as a former Legislative Director in the Michigan House of Representatives where he helped craft legislation which protected labor rights of first responders, expanded child care initiatives statewide, and crafted the legislation which provided heroin overdose treatments to first responders for use.
Now, Aaron Martinez is helping candidates and organizations as an attorney, counselor, and advisor to help them with navigating the waters of running a campaign.
Aaron is working toward a healthier democracy:
representation for candidates, pacs, ballot question committees, political party committees, and interest groups
political action committee formation
public body law (open meetings, foia)
campaign finance compliance (Local and State)
Candidate Recall Defense
Preparation of Candidate Disclosure Reports
election law and ProcedurE
Representation before the Federal Elections Commission (FEC)
Helping You Pursue a More Perfect Union:
Service on State Central Committee for Major Party
Successfully Defended Judicial Candidate in Petition Challenge
Successfully Defended Supporters of Ballot Proposal at the Michigan Supreme Court
Campaign Legal Advisor to State Representative
Formation of Political Action Committee in Novi
Campaign Finance Advisor to Mayoral Candidate
Legal Compliance Advisor for Local and School Board Candidates
Campaign Legal Advisor to County Commission Candidates
Advising ballot question committee
Formation of Independent PAC in Oakland County
Advised judicial candidate in Ingham County