Alejandra Martinez is a Partner at DMCA and Managing Attorney of the Austin office, where she plays a central role in shaping the firm’s immigration and federal litigation practice. Since beginning her career in immigration law in 2018, she has built a reputation for thoughtful advocacy, technical precision, and deep respect for the individuals and families she represents. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in both 2025 and 2026.
Born in Minnesota to immigrant parents and raised in a Spanish-speaking home in the Rio Grande Valley, Ms. Martinez approaches her work with a personal understanding of the immigrant experience. That background informs her practice, allowing her to navigate complex legal systems with empathy while remaining grounded in meticulous legal analysis.
Ms. Martinez earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she served as Associate Editor of the St. Mary’s Scholar Law Review. Her practice spans the full spectrum of immigration representation, including removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State, and litigation in federal courts.
She currently leads DMCA’s habeas litigation practice, guiding cases that demand careful strategy, persistence, and a steady commitment to due process. Across every forum, Ms. Martinez’s work reflects a belief that the law when practiced with intention and care can be a powerful tool for restoring stability, dignity, and opportunity.