What Our Clients Have To Say

"In my 34 years as a trial attorney, seldom have I encountered such a consumate professional as Dr. Ron Martinelli. He combines the best attributes of a forensic consultant and expert witness. Dr. Martinelli is a pleasure to work with and is a great source of knowledge and experience on all issues relating to law enforcement.

"Dr. Martinelli has a rare knack of explaining difficult concepts in an easy to understand way. He has mastered the art of gentle persuasion with both judges and juries. Dr. Martinelli is owed much credit for the success my law enforcement clients have enjoyed in the civil rights arena."

Justus Spillner

Senior Equity Partner

McCormick, Barstow, Caruthers, Waite, LLP

Fresno, CA

Elected Member ABOTA, 20 years

"As a former prosecutor with a great deal of experience presenting law enforcement witnesses to juries, I felt Dr. Martinelli's trial testimony was perhaps the most compelling I have ever presented. Having interviewed the jury following the favorable verdict, I was able to confirm my belief directly with those that matter most. Dr. Martinelli's incredibly strong law enforcement training and background, combined with his ability to testify in both an authoritative and understandable manner, creates a strong incentive for the opposition to capitulate and settle the case on favorable terms."

Mark W. Epstein
Seiler Epstein Ziegler & Applegate LLP
San Francisco, CA

"Dr. Martinelli is good. He's really good!"

Alex C. Park, Esq.

Law Offices of Alex C. Park

Santa Clara, CA

"Our firm hired Dr. Martinelli in a case involving a boy who was assaulted while in custody at a juvenile hall facility. He provided very valuable insight into the subject matter, was highly accessible, assisted in the preparation of discovery and was always a valuable resource throughout the case. Dr. Martinelli is extremely well-versed in the subjects involving our case, without apparent "bias" toward one side or the other, giving us honest assessments of our case. I would highly recommend Dr. Martinelli and his work."

Marc Hurd, Esq.

Tiedt & Hurd Law Firm

Corona, CA 

"Dr. Martinelli's assistance as a police practices and Use of Force expert in both incident reconstruction and in testifying in court were instrumental in the jury's decision to dismiss the civil suit against my partner and I for alleged excessive force."

Dep. Rodriquez
Sheriff's Department
San Benito County, CA

"Dr. Ron Martinelli is the police practices experts’ expert. He is uniquely experienced, articulate and understandable to judges and jurors. Dr. Martinelli possesses a wealth of knowledge, is highly skilled, always dependable and consistently delivers the goods for his attorney clients."

Michael P. Stone & Steve Horvath Attorneys
Stone Busailah, LLP
Pasadena, CA

"Your expert testimony in deposition along with your outstanding forensic analysis supporting our deputies' actions were instrumental in the Federal Court granting summary judgment in our recent in-custody death case. I will highly recommend you to other County Counsels seeknig a skilled and experienced expert."

Janet Holmes, Deputy County Counsel

Contra Costa County Counsel's Office

Contra Costa County, CA

"Thank you for the excellent, professional consultation and trial testimony you provided in our Federal Court excessive force allegations case involving our Los Angeles Airport Police officers. Your testimony before the jury clearly established that our officers acted appropriately during the incident. Your fine work was responsible for us winning our case."

Doug Knoll, Esq.

Law Offices

Redondo Beach, CA

"Thank you for your assistance is successfully defending our deputies in the Azam lawsuit in Federal Court. The case was probably more difficult than most due to the plaintiff's attorneys and their oppressive document demands. I appreciated your expertise and your ability to work through the difficult issues. You presented very well at trial, and the jury commented favorably on your expertise. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future."

Monika Cooper

Deputy County Counsel

Contra Costa County Counsel's Office

Contra Costa County, CA

"Mr. Page and I wish to thank you for your very effective work during his case. It is my belief that your testimony was pivotal in obtaining jury verdicts of not guilty to the crimes of Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, on a self-defense theory.

"Your trial testimony was particularly effective as it was based upon studies related to the use of deadly force by police officers. You demonstrated that Mr. Page did react in the same manner as police officers when confronted with life threatening events. Your use of the physical evidence and facts to demonstrate our self-defense theory was very persuasive to the jury.

"I would be happy to retain your services again and have already recommended your services to other practicioners in this area. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with."

David A. Hill, Esq.

Law Office

Eugene, Oregon

"While performing consulting services for the Port San Luis Harbor District, I needed a professional who could explain use of force, defensive tactics and public safety best practices. Dr. Ron Martinelli exceeded my expectations and provided outstanding consulting services to the District. Dr. Martinelli is competent, a great communicator, and has a pleasing personality. I would highly recommend you to consider retaining Dr. Martinelli for your public safety program and endevours."

Kirk Sturm, MPA, JD

Attorney at Law

Los Osos, CA