

At Citizens Law Group, we focus exclusively on the areas of law that matter most to Illinois families — foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, real estate law, and short sales.
Our practice is centered on one question: what’s the best possible outcome for our client?
From the moment you contact us, you’ll find a results-driven, client-first approach designed to give you clarity, options, and a real path forward.
Joshua M. Martin, Esq. is a Fordham University School of Law graduate who began his career representing corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals before making a deliberate choice to shift his focus to the everyday consumer.
Over the course of his career, he has represented thousands of distressed homeowners, negotiated hundreds of short sales, secured millions of dollars in judgments on behalf of clients, and helped countless families find financial breathing room through bankruptcy.
Fellow attorneys regularly refer clients to Josh — a testament to both his expertise and his reputation for delivering results.
"I had a wonderful experience with Josh and his team at Citizens Law Group. They helped me and my family to address a highly complex legal issue and to achieve a better result than we ever could have expected. I can not recommend them more highly."
- Israel M.
"Josh Martin is a genius! He is the most pleasant person to work with! He is very good at what he does & went above & beyond helping us to regain our home! There are no words to describe how thankful we are to have met him & we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of assistance in the most dire circumstances! He won’t disappoint! God bless you & we are so indebted to you."
- Mary W.
"Josh and his team were an absolute blessing from start to finish! As many know, navigating real estate transactions which possess many moving parts can be overwhelming and difficult. Josh walked me and my family through the whole process, presented detailed options and was accessible and a joy to work with. I would recommend Josh highly and will plan to utilize his services on my next transaction."
- Steven B.

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