The triplets’ older brother, Precious Tyronne Martin, graduated from law school at the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1997.  The Martin triplets decided to follow in his footsteps.  In August, 2001, the triplets began their law school journey.  While in law school, the brothers did exceptionally well.  Michael Hoffheimer, their law school professor, is quoted as saying, “Deshun is an active voice of conscience for the school; Kenya is an intellectual; Warren quietly bridges heart and mind.  I wish I could require them to take all my classes.”  In May 2004, the Martins made history by becoming the first set of triplets to graduate from the University of Mississippi School of Law.  Not content with settling for just that, the Martin brothers went on to take the Mississippi Bar, and on October 12, 2004, they were sworn in as the first set of triplet attorneys in America.                               

In addition to their academic achievements, the Martins have already written their first book entitled, “Love, Faith, and Hope,” a collection of original poetry, short stories, and prose.  The title of their book is inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13 which declares, “And now abides faith, hope, and love; these three, but the greatest of these is love.”  They have been featured in several print publications including, Ebony, Black Issues in Higher Education, Jet, Money Magazine, The Clarion Ledger, The UM Lawyer, The Jacksonian and The Jackson Advocate.  The triplets have appeared on several local television broadcasts.  On Friday, January 21, 2005, the Martins were featured on The Montel Williams Show. 

The triplets have excelled as a group, but lead three completely separate lives.  Deshun is married to Vaterria, and works with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office as a special assistant attorney general.  Deshun also works at Jackson State University where he is a pre-law advisor.  Kenya is married to Tommie Ann, and has one son, William Reese Martin (2 months old).  Kenya works with the law firm of Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis.  Warren is married to Ericka and works with the law firm of Sweet & Associates.  The Martin Triplets have two older brothers, Ivan and Precious.    Their mother, Mrs. Elinder Smith Martin is a retired educator who still resides in Edwards.  This dynamic family contains six (6) licensed attorneys and four (4) educators on the secondary and post secondary levels.    

The triplets profess a genuine love and reverence for Christ which was first imparted as young members of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Edwards.  The triplets motto is inspired by a song by Helen Baylor: “If it had not been for the Lord on our side, where would we be. . . . . where would we be?”