“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence.”
— Abraham Lincoln
 

Amanda Adams Martinez

With extensive experience in various business-related matters, real estate transactions, and estate planning and administration, my priority is to ensure that my clients receive comprehensive and diligent representation and counsel in all legal matters. 

From a young age I developed an interest in the law and its impact on day-to-day life. My interest in helping people and businesses with their legal needs has allowed me to provide assistance and counsel in the following practice areas: estate planning and administration; probate; real estate matters; business and corporate work; and, health law.

I also believe that community involvement and civic engagement is the lifeblood of our society. I have donated my time and expertise to assist many organizations in the Northern Illinois region.

Current Involvement & Memberships:

  • Board Member, Holcomb Bank 

  • Board Member, Rockford Lutheran School Board

  • Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of Rockford (former Board Chairman)

  • Redeemer Lutheran Church

  • Winnebago County Bar Association

  • Ogle County Bar Association

  • Illinois State Bar Association 

Past Involvement & Memberships:

  • Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center (Former Director; Board Secretary)

  • Rockford Urban Ministry

  • Thrivent - South Winnebago County Chapter (Former Director; Board President)

  • Winnebago County Bar Foundation (Former Director; Board President)

  • Chicago Bar Association

  • American Bar Association

  • American Health Lawyers Association 

After graduating from Byron High School, I pursued my BA in History and Political Science from Loyola University Chicago (2002), where I was a member of the Loyola Women's Basketball Team (D-I). As an undergraduate, I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. I then obtained my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2005). While in law school I served as a Judicial Extern for the late Honorable Justice Patrick J. Quinn, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, and as Editor in Chief of the Loyola Consumer Law Review (2004-05).

Bar Admissions:

  • State of Illinois (2006)

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2007)

Past Employment

  • HolmstromKennedyPC (2005-2019)