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Maritza Martinez defends clients in federal and state court felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as administrative proceedings. She represents plaintiffs in civil rights and intentional torts claims, having gained an extensive civil rights background from her prior defense of municipal employees in litigation alleging civil rights and constitutional violations, discrimination, wrongful death and intentional torts. Maritza additionally serves as a Commissioner at the Illinois Court of Claims, conducting trials, taking evidence and making confidential recommendations to the Illinois Court of Claims Judges as to the dispositions of monetary claims, other than workers' compensation claims, made against the state of Illinois. She also serves as an Inquiry Board and Oversight Committee Member of the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission where she determines whether sufficient evidence exists in investigations alleging misconduct against Illinois attorneys. Maritza volunteers as a mentor to Loyola University of Chicago School of Law students; at the YMCA as a Level II Swimming Official, and at ROW, a rowing team for breast cancer survivors.