Speaker

Tanya Johnson Martinez

Juris Doctorate

Tanya Martinez is a true native of North Dakota, born and raised in the great state. She graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2003. With a diverse career spanning 4 years in civil litigation, 14 years as a career prosecutor and three as a defense attorney, she brings an unmatched wealth of experience to the table.

Her legal journey started with traffic infractions and progressed to the most complex and high-profile cases, including the heart-wrenching Savannah Greywind case. Now, as a member of the defense bar, she employs the very skills and knowledge she honed while seeking justice for the citizens of North Dakota. Her unwavering commitment to the Constitution and the rights it protects drives her mission to safeguard the rights of the accused, making her an invaluable advocate for those in need of a strong legal defender.