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 Martin was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2001, and worked at a military lawyer at the Canadian Forces’ Judge Advocate General office for almost 5 years, defending Canadian soldiers across Canada, and teaching courses on the law of armed conflict.  

That’s where he learned the phrase: attention to detail.

In 2007, Martin launched Reesink Law and Associates to defend ordinary people facing sometimes curious charges of fraud and theft, unfair allegations of violence, and sexual charges, sad impaired driving cases, and unique drug and weapon related charges; and a triple murder.

Martin believes that every accused person has the right to a trial, but no-one charged with an offence can be punished for having their trial. 

You know, defending accused people is a bit like gardening: it requires continual attention, care, and a discerning eye.  Some fact situations require precise weeding, others, generous watering.   The case grows, if it is well-maintained.  But, like plants, trials are intricate, slow and delicate.

Before lawyering, from 1989-1994, Martin worked as an interpreter in Russian, French and English, in Moscow, Russia, and was an eyewitness to metamorphosis of the Soviet Union into Russia.    This sobering event gave Martin a unique glimpse into the mechanics of legal - and not so legal -  power. 

 Returning to Ottawa in 1994, Martin completed a Master’s degree in International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School, and completed law school with a bursary.   

Fluent in French and Russian, Martin is also a member of the Legal Aid criminal panel. 

Martin is ready:  ready to listen to you, plan with you, and defend you.

Thank you for reading.

Originally from the city of Orillia she moved to Ottawa for her education and completed the Law Clerk program at Algonquin College, prior to the paralegal program's existence. 

She then completed the Bachelor of Arts (Honors) program at Carleton University, with a major in Law. Followed by a JD from uOttawa with a distinction in Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Legal Traditions, specifically Treaties. She completed the LPP in criminal defence. 

Having roots on her father’s side from the Chippewas of Rama FN, she has been advocating for and educating people on Indigenous rights at every opportunity. Whether during employment or participating in College and University courses. 

She has completed the program of legal studies for native people as well as worked on the Indigenous People's case from Beardy FN while interning for the Specific Claims Tribunal in Ottawa. She has also worked on the TRC file while on contract with the Department of Justice. Currently completing certification for mediation in Family law and advocating for Sentencing Circles and Gladue Reporting in Criminal Trial Advocacy.