Trusted Counsel For
Estate Planning, Asset Protection
& Real Estate

Estate Planning Made Simple

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to make life easier for the people they love.
Ruben takes time to listen, explain, and create plans that fit your real life, not just your paperwork.

Key Services:

Revocable Living Trusts

Keep your estate private and out of probate.

Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trusts

Protect your home and savings while qualifying for long-term care.

Special Needs Trusts

Secure a loved one’s future without affecting their benefits.

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Make sure your wishes are honored when it matters most.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an old plan, Ruben will make the process clear, efficient, and affordable.

Peace of mind starts with a conversation.

Life doesn’t always go as planned—but when it doesn’t, RJM Lawyer is here to help. From debt relief to business start-ups, Ruben brings practical, affordable solutions to everyday legal problems.

Also Offering:

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – A clean slate when debt feels overwhelming.
  • Business Formation – Corporations, LLCs, and nonprofits done right.
  • Custom Contracts & Demand Letters – Clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests.

You don’t have to face complicated paperwork or legal jargon alone. RJM Lawyer helps you get back on track—without breaking the bank.

CLIENT REVIEWS MATTER

RJM is honored to have served the following clients.  Please read the reviews to learn what to expect when you get on board with RJM Lawyer.  We cannot wait to earn your business and have you be our next 5-STAR REVIEW.

I highly recommend him!

Ruben Martinez has handled our real estate issues with the utmost professionalism. He is extremely knowledgeable and courteous. We will continue to do business with Ruben Martinez. I highly recommend him!

Eleanor Jimenez

Ruben was standout

Ruben was standout. I sent an email late Saturday night pretty frantic for help. I’ll be honest I googled top attorneys and he popped up as one, but I emailed all 5. Ruben was the first to respond on a SUNDAY morning bright and early! I was so worried about our situation and he quickly reassured me and helped me find a solution. He was kind, quick to respond, and very helpful, knowledgeable!

Shawn and Corie Isbell

Supportive and very kind

Ruben is supportive and very kind. He called back in a timely manner and answered my questions. He went above and beyond for me. I would definitely recommend calling Ruben for your legal situation. He is trustworthy and has a heart for people.

Rayliene Hwang

Went out of his way to help me out!

Ruben went out of his way to help me out! Just out of the kindness of his own heart…THAT MEANS SOMETHING!!! Thank you Ruben…you have earned my business without even trying.

Charity Butler

They do a great job from the beginning to the end

My experience with working with this law firm has been great. He is communicative, efficient, knowledgeable, listens and goes out of his way to help. There are many firms out there, but not all give the service like this firm has and does. This law firm doesn’t come across as just wanting to take one’s money and you never hear from them again. They do a great job from the beginning to the end. Thank you!

C H

Ruben went out of his way to help me out!

Ruben went out of his way to help me out! Just out of the kindness of his own heart…THAT MEANS SOMETHING!!! Thank you Ruben…you have earned my business without even trying.

Charity Butler

Thank you for giving me clarity and peace of mind

Ruben was so professional. He responded immediately to my email and scheduled a phone call to address all my questions. Thank you so much for the guidance and making sense of the issues I’m dealing with. Explaining things in understandable terms and also clarifying terms that only lawyers understand. Thank you for giving me clarity and peace of mind.

Claudia Berumen

Ruben was personable & professional

Highly recommend for any Trust &/or Will needs. Ruben took the time to make sure we fully understood what we needed to ensure our son & belongings are always taken care of. He guided us through the entire process. Ruben was personable & professional. We’re super thankful for him & all his time/efforts!

Ian Murphy

Professional and helpful

We worked Mr. Martinez to review our tenant lease agreement with pool addendum. Ruben was professional and helpful. He was very thorough and knowledgeable on the agreement. Appreciate his help!

Elizabeth Del Rio

Working with an attorney can’t get any better than this

Ruben prepared my estate plan. Working with an attorney can’t get any better than this, and I’ve worked with many. Ruben was efficient, patient, attentive, accurate, knowledgeable, and charged an unbeatable price. I highly recommend him.

An Tran

Very patient with all of our questions and extremely helpful

Ruben is an excellent communicator. He explained the legal processes and the reasons behind the processes. Ruben was very patient with all of our questions and extremely helpful pushing the processes forward to completion. Thanks Ruben , we appreciate your hard work and expertise.

Michele Malloy-vorisek

Professional and helpful

We worked Mr. Martinez to review our tenant lease agreement with pool addendum. Ruben was professional and helpful. He was very thorough and knowledgeable on the agreement. Appreciate his help!

Elizabeth Del Rio

Highly recommend

I had questions regarding a landlord/tenant situation and Ruben was extremely helpful, thorough and knowledgeable. Thank you for all your help! I highly recommend.

Jess D.

I had an outstanding experience working with Ruben from RJM Lawyers. From our first meeting, Ruben was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me navigate my legal situation. He explained everything clearly, kept me informed throughout the process, and always took the time to answer my questions with patience and clarity. What truly stood out was Ruben’s dedication and personal approach. He went above and beyond to ensure I felt supported and confident every step of the way. His expertise and attention to detail made a real difference, and thanks to his hard work, we achieved a result that exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and compassionate lawyer, I highly recommend Ruben at RJM Lawyers. You’ll be in great hands.

Collin Sanford

Provided exceptional service

Ruben provided exceptional service, guiding me through the entire process of amending my parents’ trust with clarity and patience. His great communication skills made me feel valued and understood. I will definitely recommend him and keep him in my contacts for future legal assistance.

Carlos “EL Charlie R” Calderon

Fantastic to work with

Ruben is fantastic to work with. He’s super organized and explains everything with clarity and also gets back to you right away. I highly recommend hiring him for any trusts you want to form, or any real estate legalities you need to navigate thru.

Dave Horowitz

Responsive, helping us every step of the way

Ruben made the process of putting my father’s house in a trust and other estate planning so easy. We were worried about everything it entailed, but Ruben was responsive, helping us every step of the way. He made me feel comfortable to ask any and all questions. Even when we were making changes, Ruben was patient and knowledgeable. He’s organized, articulate, efficient, and great with communication. I strongly recommend him and his services and will use him again!

Courtney Vigars

Above and beyond

Above and beyond. Ruben gives great advice and streamlined logical reasoning for complex cases. I’m looking forward to a long working relationship with his firm.

Luis Valdovinos

Trust for our mother

Ruben helped us set up and complete a trust for our mother. He was informative, thorough and professional. We also appreciated his patience while we located pertinent documents. I will be recommending his services to friends and family

Dolores Kane

5 Stars

Ruben doesn’t waste time. He was direct, sharp. His advice was clear and took the time to clearly explain my rights and options every step of the way. He genuinely had my best interests in mind. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with similar issues in tenant disputes.

Christopher Sanchez

Trust and other estate planning so easy

Ruben made the process of putting my father’s house in a trust and other estate planning so easy. We were worried about everything it entailed, but Ruben was responsive, helping us every step of the way. He made me feel comfortable to ask any and all questions. Even when we were making changes, Ruben was patient and knowledgeable. He’s organized, articulate, efficient, and great with communication. I strongly recommend him and his services and will use him again!

Courtney Vigars

You deserve 5 Starts and more

Ruben Martinez is very intelligent and his advice was on the dot. He is very polite, professional and extremely helpful. He was always available to answer my questions and gave a lot of great detail. We are very happy and impressed with his work and highly recommend him. Thank you very much Ruben for everything that you do. You deserve 5 Starts and more.

– S. Shah

Ruben was fantastic to work with. He was super responsive, knowledgeable, and took care of our project quickly and professionally. Everything about the process was smooth — he communicated clearly, handled the details efficiently, and made what could have been a stressful situation very easy. It was a truly enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend Ruben to anyone looking for legal support in their business.

Taylor Frost

Thank you Ruben!

Ruben is such a great attorney to work with. He is responsive, communicative, and so easy to work with. These are all crucial when working with an attorney. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Ruben!

Artemio Borja

Incredibly accessible and always reachable

Ruben has been outstanding from the very beginning. He’s well-organized, highly informative, and made the entire process smooth and easy to understand. He was incredibly accessible and always reachable by phone, email, or text and consistently responded quickly whenever we had questions or needed clarification. His reliability and professionalism truly stood out. I highly recommend Ruben!

Marjorie Fernandez

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Meet Ruben J. Martinez

Ruben J. Martinez, Esq. is an attorney who believes in standing up for everyday people. With a reputation for honesty, integrity, and heart, he’s built his practice around helping families and individuals protect what matters most.

Whether he’s guiding a first-time homeowner through a trust transfer or helping a family protect their estate, Ruben approaches every case with the same goal:

To make good legal help accessible to everyone.