At Martine Law, our North Carolina legal team is committed to helping individuals and families overcome tough legal challenges. We’re driven by a passion for guiding our clients toward a better future. Whether you’re facing criminal charges or navigating a family law dispute, you can count on our attorneys in North Carolina to fight relentlessly for your rights and work toward the best possible resolution for your case.
About Martine Law
Protecting Good People During Hard Times
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“I got into a lot of trouble a few years back. Xavier Martine was fantastic, both inside the courtroom and out. He kept me out of jail and allowed me a path to get my life back on track.”
Tyler Z.
The Martine Law Team
Fighting To Protect Your Future, Every Step of the Way!
At Martine Law, our clients are people, not just case numbers. We work hard to make sure each and every client knows that we will not rest until we help them reach a just resolution.
Our core values are:
- Trustworthiness
- Honesty
- Ethics
- Respect
- Hard work
- Excellence
- Trustworthiness
- Honesty
- Ethics
- Respect
- Hard work
- Excellence
Xavier Martine
FOUNDER & LEAD ATTORNEY
With a diverse background and deep personal experience, Xavier brings a unique perspective to his law practice that many lawyers can’t match. Growing up in St. Paul and serving as a nuclear engineer in the Navy, he learned responsibility and excellence. After graduating magna cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he led the Latino Law Student Association, Xavier founded a law firm in 2019 dedicated to justice and equality. His firm provides exceptional service to all clients, fighting tirelessly to protect their rights. Xavier’s personal legal challenges and commitment to family drive his advocacy in criminal defense and family law, ensuring every client receives compassionate and dedicated representation.
Sam Elsherbini is a dedicated criminal defense and family law attorney known for his personable, diligent, and service-oriented approach. A former community pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Sam spent a decade serving the public before turning to law, motivated by a desire to advocate for those often overlooked by the system. Born in NYC to Egyptian Muslim immigrants and raised in Jersey City, he brings strong values of hard work, education, and community into every case, ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Sam Elsherbini
ATTORNEY

Autumn Amick
Paralegal
For many clients, Autumn is the first point of contact. She often communicates with clients regarding updates, court information and how to navigate certain aspects of the legal process. She understands how stressful facing criminal charges can be, so she tries to help clients as much as possible in effort to make things a little easier for them. Autumn is passionate about Paralegal work; she enjoys helping others and achieving the best possible outcome for the client!

Sandra Esslinger
Legal Assistant
Sandra loves the passion that comes with being a legal assistant for the Criminal attorneys, helping build strong cases, supporting clients through complex legal processes, and making a real impact behind the scenes. Whether it’s drafting legal documents, managing case files, or conducting thorough research, Sandra brings dedication and care to every client.

Amy Mowlem
Legal Assistant
Amy has been a Minnesota resident for many years. She enjoys golfing, travel and architectural restoration. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Anthropology and a graduate of St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota with a degree in Nursing. Amy has strong communication skills for helping people. She is an active person who brings with her many years of experience working with the public on sensitive issues.

Nathan Babb
Director of Client Engagement
Nathan Babb is passionate about helping people navigate the initial stages of engaging a law firm. As our Director of Client Engagement, Nathan is known for his compassionate approach and his ability to connect with clients and provide personalized attention to each case. Nathan is a native Texan, raised in Houston, and holds a Business Marketing Degree with a minor in Psychology from Texas Tech University. This degree has equipped him with a deep understanding of human behavior, and understanding client goals.

Nestor Salvador
Head of the Spanish team
Nestor Salvador is our Spanish Legal Assistant at Martine Law. Nestor was born and raised in Paraguay. He went to high school in Fridley, Minnesota and college at Metro State University in the Twin Cities. He has a master’s degree in cinema from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Nestor works with clients on the day-to-day operations of their cases. He is very passionate about helping people and is always looking for opportunities to serve.

Rubén Benítez
Director of Client Engagement
Rubén Benítez is a Director of Client Engagement, specializing in guiding clients through the first steps of their legal journey. With a calm and welcoming presence, he helps individuals understand how our firm can assist them and what to expect throughout the process. Rubén is dedicated to building trust from the outset, offering clear guidance, honest communication, and a sense of reassurance to those navigating difficult circumstances. He walks beside each client from day one, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and never alone.
Casey Cribb
Director of Client Engagement
Casey Cribb serves as a Director of Client Engagement and is often one of the first points of contact for new clients. His role centers on helping people understand how the firm can assist them, answering their questions, and making sure they feel confident moving forward. With his empathetic nature and clear communication style, Casey ensures clients feel heard and valued from the very beginning. He stays involved throughout the process, offering consistent support and helping clients feel cared for every step of the way.

Eliana Iriarte
Spanish Legal Assistant
Eliana is a dedicated and passionate legal assistant who helps with family and criminal cases. Born and raised in Paraguay, she has a unique cultural perspective and a deep passion for assisting the Spanish-speaking community in Minnesota. For Spanish-speaking clients, Eliana is often the first point of contact, providing support from the beginning of the case to its resolution. Eliana has studied Spanish-English Translation, so she ensures that every client feels heard and understood.

Matias Ortega
Spanish Legal Assistant
Matias is a passionate legal assistant who helps with criminal cases. He loves helping people and is deeply committed to assisting the Spanish-speaking community. Matias works tirelessly to help our clients achieve justice and regain control of their lives. He has extensive experience working with NGOs that help with the Spanish speaking community’s development and empowerment, he has translated for several non-profit organizations that support Latino communities in need.
How We Can Help
Our Criminal Defense Services in NC
With years of experience defending clients across North Carolina, our Charlotte-based criminal defense team is prepared to handle a wide range of charges. From traffic violations and misdemeanor theft to domestic violence and felony assault, we provide aggressive representation backed by compassionate support.
When you're facing criminal charges, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. At Martine Law, we stand by your side and fight for your rights, every step of the way.
Our Family Law Services
Our Charlotte-based family law team is here to guide you through some of life’s most personal legal challenges. We understand the emotional weight and legal complexity of family law matters, from divorce and custody to support and property division. With a commitment to personalized and compassionate representation, we’ll help you move forward with confidence, toward a stronger future.