I served in the United States Army from 2001 to 2005. After the army I attended Wayne State University and earned two Bachelors of Arts, one in Political Science and another in Philosophy. I graduated from the University Of Detroit Mercy School of Law and was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2013.

Practice areas

Contracts and agreements: 50%
Personal injury: 50%
I represent individuals who have been injured by the negligent or intentional conduct of others.
8 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Matthew A. Crist, PLLC

10432 Balls Ford Rd
Suite 300
Manassas, VA, 20109

Office (571) 551-6859

Website

https://www.matthewacristpllc.com/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
DC	Good Standing	2015	06/08/2022
VA	Authorized to Practice Law	2013	07/02/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	625
Legal guides	2

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers	2022
Sengstock Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing	University of Detroit Mercy Law Review	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney and Owner	Matthew A. Crist PLLC	2017 - Present
Associate Attorney	The Simms Firm, PLC	2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney	Coleman Law Group PLC	2014 - 2016

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Alexandria Bar Association	Member	2014 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates	Member	2013 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
University of Detroit Mercy Law Review	You Have the Right to Remain Vigilant	2014

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2013
Wayne State University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2009
Wayne State University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2009

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
VA Disability Benefits CLE	Veterans Disability Benefits	2016

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Reviews

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EXCELLENCE !!!

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Posted by Jonathan
May 21, 2022

Any expectations one would have in a Lawyer, Mr. Crist is more than the standard of excellence, he’s is by all means EXCELLENT. Always caring about YOU PERSONALLY, he stays constantly in touch and is reachable at anytime. He provides you with any and all documentation and billing recipes by email and regular mail, and sometimes, he just calls you just to say hello and check on your well being. Mr. Crist is a Lawyer who actually cares about his clients. YOU are treated as family and not a dollar sign. Bravo Mr. Crist. Proud to have hired him. He is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make if you are in need of a Lawyer.

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Matthew Aulin Crist's response: Jonathan - thank you for your review and I'm glad to be of service! Be well.

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Posted by Juan
February 12, 2022

On March, 2021, we were involved in a collision car; the other driver who hit our car was drunk. A friend of mine highly recommended the legal services of the attorney Mr. Matthew Crist; so we contacted him and he took our legal case. Mr. Crist clearly let us know, what he need to start the legal lawsuit. These gentlement, Mr. Crist, resolved our case in less than a year. We are so grateful of his kindness and professional services. God bless him.

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Malpractice

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Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2018

Mr. Crist did a wonderful job helping me with my case to get the best result. I’m very thankful for his work ethics, dedication and compassion.

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Jeff Walls

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Posted by Jeffrey
May 20, 2022

Mr. Crist was not just our legal counsel but we felt a true bond. I felt as if Mr. Crist was a friend, a brother and a hold lot more. We laughed and we took things serious together. Thank you Mr. Crist for all you done.

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Matthew Aulin Crist's response: Mr. Walls, thank you! You are very welcome. I hope you're well.

An attorney that actually cares AND knows his stuff!

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Posted by Aaron
October 25, 2021

It was hard to find an attorney to even return our calls. We contacted every contract and construction law firm we could find and they were all TERRIBLE. Only one guy got back to us and he just talked over us half the time. That guy agreed to take the case but we didn’t like that guy because some friends recommended Matt. He called us back. He listened. He paid attention and he gave us his thoughts. After the awesome free consult, he was hired him and all he did was deliver after that. We are still approaching litigation with our absolutely terrible builder, but we couldn’t be happier that he is in our corner.

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Matt to the rescue

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Posted by Scott
February 4, 2021

"I hate you". Those are the first words I spoke to him at our initial meeting. I had just gone through a nasty divorce, where my own attorney was negligent. Several attorney's later, I spoke with Matt. I wish I had run into him in the first place. Matt stuck with me through the entire arduous process. As I told him when it was all over, there was at least one attorney on this planet that I liked. Hiring Matt was a great decision.

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Fair and competent

5.0 stars

Posted by Patti
July 30, 2019

Matthew Crist represented me in a malpractice suit. He communicated clearly, prepared beforehand, and impressed the judge. Matthew Crist was well-read on the relevant case law and was told by the judge he plead it appropriately and did a great job. I strongly recommend Matthew Crist if you need an efficient advocate in your "corner"!

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Great Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Derek
April 30, 2018

He looked out for me in a case I didn’t think I could win. It took a little bit of time but it was worth it. If I ever have an issue again I will use his represntation.

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Very clear, straight-forward answer!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
December 18, 2017

Thank you for providing a very clear and straight-forward answer to my question and for sending my question on for further clarification!

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GOOD COUNSEL

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Posted by Frank
July 13, 2017

As a client of Mr. Matthew Crist i'm truly satisfied with his counsel as a client i will value his friendship and kindness he's a great asset to his firm i have and always will recommend him to anyone that need a honest opinion on any situation.

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Attorney endorsements

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Sarah Condor-Fisher, Business Attorney on Jun 13, 2017
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Matthew is an excellent attorney with expert knowledge of transactional law, medical malpractice and personal injury. He has in-depth grasp of pertinent legal issues and shows utmost care for the welfare and success of his clients. I endorse him without hesitation.

Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He knows what he';s doing and doesn't hesitate to share his knowledge.

Sarah Condor-Fisher, Business Attorney on Jun 13, 2017
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Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He knows what he';s doing and doesn't hesitate to share his knowledge.

Paul Kunberger, Litigation Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Crist is extremely knowledgable in all his practice areas and has a great understanding of the law.

Whitney Hughes, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 16, 2017
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Matthew is a true professional. He is courteous, knowledgeable, and will go the extra mile for his clients.

Stephanie Duran, General practice Attorney on Nov 7, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a highly skilled and ambitious attorney who works tirelessly to obtain the best result for his clients.

Jonathan Simms, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
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Matthew is an excellent attorney. He keeps his clients informed and goes the extra mile to achieve their goals. If you're going to trial, you want him on your team.

Alexander Bush, General practice Attorney on Jul 20, 2015
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Matthew Crist is a conscientious and dedicated attorney. I endorse him without reservation.

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Cost

RATES

Hourly Rates $250-$300/hour

Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes

OTHER BILLING TYPES

Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.30%-40%

PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Questions answered by Matthew Crist

Is a loose large yellow caffeine pill probable cause to search a car ?
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Does an eviction notice expire

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Legal guides written by Matthew Crist

What You Should Do after a Car Accident.Last updated at: May 2, 2020
Medical Malpractice overviewLast updated at: May 25, 2017