Dr. Martinez is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Georgia. He completed an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN with a forensic psychology concentration. He later completed a postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta. In 2011, Dr. Martinez became board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in forensic psychology. Dr. Martinez's work experience includes state hospital, correctional, and private practice settings.

Dr. Martinez established Clinical and Forensic Psychology Services (CFPS) in 2012 as a private practice specializing in psychological evaluations of juveniles and adults. Prior to 2012, Dr. Martinez served as the lead forensic psychologist for a 48-bed, secured forensic unit at a state psychiatric hospital and an independent examiner for New York State’s Bureau of Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment.

Dr. Martinez provides psychological services to assist attorneys and courts at the state and federal level, educational institutions, and various agencies. While currently offering psychological evaluation services exclusively, Dr. Martinez has extensive experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to juveniles and adults. As a consultant, Dr. Martinez has assisted legal professionals and large state systems. Dr. Martinez has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and remains actively involved in training and consulting other professionals on a variety of mental health topics.

Dr. Martinez has served in several leadership roles in national organizations. These include President and Treasurer of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP), Chair and Vice Chair of ABPP's Ethics Committee, Vice President of the Association for Scientific Advancement in Psychological Injury and Law, Chair of the Forensics Committee for APA's Division 42 (Psychologists in Independent Practice), and Chair of APA's Committee on Professional Practice and Standards.

In addition to Dr. Martinez’s extensive experience in the treatment and evaluation of juveniles and adults, colleagues, attorneys, juries, and judges value Dr. Martinez’s professional ethics, objectivity, attention to detail, knowledge of mental health law, and clear communication style. He is currently licensed as a psychologist in Indiana (HSPP), Ohio, and New York as well as authorized under PSYPACT to conduct temporary in-person services in participating states. He has also provided his services in various other states upon request.

Additional details regarding Dr. Martinez’s experience and skills can be found here.