He graduated from New York Law School in 1902, and the following year moved to 2150 University Avenue in the Bronx, where he lived the remainder of his life.
[4] Martin's record as district attorney was that of aggressive law enforcement, most notably against organized crime.
[1] In 1920, he stepped down from the district attorney's office to run for a seat as a judge on the New York State Supreme Court, and won.
[5][6] In 1923, he was named to the Appellate Division by Governor Al Smith,[7] and in 1934 he was re-elected as a justice.
[1] Martin died unexpectedly at home on June 1, 1947,[1] and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.