Javier Martinez, Jr. was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. With a sincere passion for justice, he pursued his professional interests at the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP) by studying criminal justice. In 1992, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from UTEP. Upon graduating, he headed to San Antonio to study at St. Mary's University School of Law. In May of 1996, he earned his Juris Doctor and in November 1996 he became licensed to practice in Texas.
