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I am dedicated to providing personalized legal services to my clients. I represent people in a wide variety of practice areas including business disputes, suits against home builders or contractors, landlord and tenant disputes, and civil rights matters, among others.
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.
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State: Virginia
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Posted by David | February 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Handled a Very Complicated Case with Skill and Professionalism
My previous lawyer left his firm abruptly and nonsuited my case, so I was in a desperate situation when Matthew agreed to pick it up. He did an excellent job taking a ten year old case that had been through multiple twists and turns and getting it back on track. He was great to work with, explainin...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very Talented Lawyer
I was referred to Mr. Crist, from another prominent lawyer in the city, as he had a lot of experience in the field that was needed for my case. Mr. Crist was always very responsive, remembered all the little details of my case, answered any questions that I had, was always well prepared for hearings ...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Matthew Crist - A fighter to the End
I never thought that I would be in the position where I would need a liability attorney. But, given the unfortunate situation that I was in, I was absolutely blessed to be introduced to Mr. Crist and have him as my lawyer. I did not know Mr. Crist before I hired him to represent me. To say that he fi...
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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Confidential
Matthew was brilliant. He helped us better understand the legal situation at hand and provided clarification. He proactively initiated and took care of business. He was courteous and understanding. Would highly recommend.
Posted by Edward | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
Great experience working with Matthew
I was dealing with a negligence lawsuit in which I was the defendant in a dog bite case. One of the first things that stuck out to me about Matthew was his candor and quick replies; as well as his experience in handling dog bite cases. He helped me navigate a settlement offer that was beneficial to b...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Crist is extremely knowledgable in all his practice areas and has a great understanding of the law."
"Matthew is a true professional. He is courteous, knowledgeable, and will go the extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a highly skilled and ambitious attorney who works tirelessly to obtain the best result for his clients."
"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."
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Sengstock Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, University of Detroit Mercy Law Review
2017 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Matthew A. Crist PLLC
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, The Simms Firm, PLC
2014 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Coleman Law Group PLC
2014 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Firearms in Virginia- Attended
2021
enforcement of Liens and Judgments in Virginia- Attended
2021
Uninsured and underinsured Motorist insurance- Attended
2020
50th Annual Criminal Law Seminar 2020- Attended
2019
Ethics Update for Virginia Lawyers- Attended
2016
Veterans Disability Benefits
2014
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