Melissa Garcia Martin

Background

Martin, Melissa Garcia was born on April 24, 1971 in Metairie, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of David Sarabia and Mary Phyllis Garcia.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, University Houston, 1998—1998. Juris Doctor, S.Tex. University, Houston, 2002.

Career

Court coordinator 157th Judicial District Court, Houston, 1998—2001, law clerk, 2001—2002. Associate Abbott, Simses & Kuchler, since 2003. Guardian ad litem All Harris County Civil District Courts, Houston, 2005.

Achievements

• Melissa Garcia Martin has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Grand juror Harris County Grand Jury, Houston, 1999. Volunteer Habitat for Humanity. Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation.

Member: American Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Houston Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association (board of directors 2003-2006), Hispanic Bar Association Houston (officer since 2006).

Interests

• Sewing, reading, fishing, violin, scrapbooks.

Connections

Married Lionel Caridad Martin. 1 child Jacob;1 child Abigail.

Father:

David Sarabia

Mother:

Mary Phyllis Garcia

Spouse:

Lionel Caridad Martin

child:

Abigail Martin