Matt Clay Pinsker

Criminal defense Attorney at Glen Allen, VA

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Very professional and effective

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

50%

Handling all crimes in state and federal courts including traffic, violent, white-collar, drugs, and more.
DUI and DWI

24%

Thorough, skilled, and knowledgeable about proper procedure in suspected drunk driving cases.
Speeding and traffic ticket

24%

Have handled thousands of cases in traffic courts, with an excellent record on speeding and reckless driving cases
Expungement

2%

Wiping clean your record to help you move on in life for getting a job, housing, loan, or more.

EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. STOP WORRYING. CALL NOW AT 804.298.7936 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

Matt C. Pinsker is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Virginia and has won numerous awards. A former state and federal special prosecutor in addition to a former magistrate, he is nationally recognized as a leading expert in criminal justice and procedure. He is also a former professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and wrote the textbook used to teach Criminal Justice all over the country. He also serves as a Captain in the US Army Reserves where he was a leading criminal defense attorney in the Army JAG Corps.

DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PROFILE, INCLUDING CASE RESULTS, ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE, GUARANTEES, OR PROMISES OF FUTURE RESULTS. CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER.

Awards

Client's Choice

2020 2019 2018 + 4 ...

Top Contributor

2015 2014

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Licensed for 10 years

State VA

Status Active

Acquired 2012

Updated 12/27/2022

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

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Matt C. Pinsker

(804) 298-7936 Office

(804) 500-5266 Fax

4932 Dominion Blvd

Glen Allen, VA, 23060

pinskerlaw.com

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4.9 / 5.0

194 customer reviews

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Matt received a significant number of 4+ stars in 2020

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017

Favorable Outcome

Professional, knowledgeable, friendly. Handled my speeding aggressive driving traffic case and I got the charge dismissed - best possible outcome. He was always easily available over the phone. I would hire again and recommend to others. Thanks Matt!

Posted by Peter | October 6, 2017

Very professional and effective

Called Matt a day before my court date. Got a speeding ticket with not a "perfect" driving record. Matt did not promise miracles but indicated that he may be able to either dismiss, reduce or dismiss with driving school. The charges got dismissed (subject to completing driving school and court fees). Very happy with outcome.

Posted by N/A | May 23, 2022

Client

Very pleased with Matt C. Pinsker work!!! He came through for me in a timely fashion!!! Thank You Again!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2021

Excellent

Matt and Charles were very helpful in my ticket I got. They got the results I was looking for. I would recommend them 100 percent. Being from NC I was nervous about getting a lawyer but I would use Pinsker Law again.

Posted by Ellie Rae | January 15, 2021

Amazing traffic court Lawyer

I have used him for traffic court in multiple instances, at least 3 different times. He’s always super helpful and definitely is a great lawyer to have. I’ve always had better outcomes with him. He is very personable and is very easy and reliable to get in touch with. I’ve never had an issue communicating with him. He is very known around Richmond in court this week personally the judge knew him when he was first starting out so he is a Richmond local! (Assuming) I hired him last minute for my court case this week. He was able to make it, get the charge dropped down, and all do that with only a few days notice. He’s truly a great guy! 10/10 best lawyer in Richmond

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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2020

Highly Recommend

Attorney Pinsker did a great job representing my son who received two speeding tickets within a 30 day time frame. Was able to get both changed to "non-moving violation" offenses which don't carry points. He was very responsive and professional.

Posted by Joshua | November 30, 2020

Great Attorney

Found Mr Pinsker through a website called Off The Record. He contacted my not long after me submitting my info to website. He consulted with me for about 20-30 minutes getting the details of what happened. I had gotten a speeding ticket from an unmarked police car that had paced me going over 20mph over the speed limit on a bridge crossing jurisdictions. The ticket was written as a speeding ticket even though the cop could have written it as a wreckless driving. Mr Pinsker was confident that with the circumstances he could get it reduced or dropped and I'm happy to say he got it dismissed. Very professional and easy to talk to attorney.

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Posted by Mohammad | October 28, 2020

Great lawyer

A very good and responsible person. I highly recommend it for all of you guys.

Posted by Eddie | October 12, 2020

EXCELLENT SERVICE

I contacted attorney Pensker due to a traffic accident and he Advised/ Helped me through this legal matter,with Excellent Legal Results.

Posted by Syed | October 2, 2020

Highly recommended

I had hired this great attorney more than once and he is excellent at his job . He has proven it with the positive results. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for any legal help in traffic related solicitations.

Posted by Eleanor | September 22, 2020

Defense for me

I was on my way home the day after Thanksgiving last year and wrecked my car on I-64, taking out about 50' of guardrail. To say I was scared was an understatement. I was not hurt but I was alone and that in itself is daunting. The next 24 hrs were a blur but I finally made it back home to Cincinnati the next day. I know I needed an attorney and I relied on the internet. I was very fortunate and found Matt. I did make one call to an attorney that was a joke...a rip-off. Matt was my 2nd call and I knew I struck gold. Not only was he nice and pleasant to talk to, he helped me through this nightmare and did it fairly. Matt Pinsker was truly professional, thorough and my shining star. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt to anyone.

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Posted by Pat | September 17, 2020

Reckless Driving

I was given a reckless driving ticket in March 2020 while traveling through Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Given the unique situation of the pandemic, I was not able to travel back to VA to appear in court. I contacted Matt Pinsker of Pinsker Law. I am so grateful for Matt representing me and being an advocate during this most difficult time. I want thank Matt for his help and I am happy with the outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Pinsker Law to anyone in need of a sound lawyer.

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Posted by Ryan | August 10, 2020

Great Job

Mr. Pinsker did a great job helping me get my traffic ticket lowered so I wouldn't have any points on my licence.

Posted by Gregory | July 28, 2020

Great job!

Mr. Pinsker was able to dismiss my traffic court summons! Even during the pandemic he was on top things and always kept me in the loop. Thanks!

Posted by Adam | July 22, 2020

Matt will take care of you!

Matt will take care of you! He gave me upfront realistic expectations of the outcome of my case. He walked me step by step of everthing I needed to do before and after my court hearing. Communication with him was very clear and timely. His expertise and professionalism resulted in my case being dismissed! I Highly recommend him!

Posted by Jeanette | July 2, 2020

Very thankful

Mr. Pinsker was easy to talk to and he took care of my problem with ease.I would be very honored to recommend this firm to family members as well as friends. My case was handled in a timely manner and my results were great. Thank You

Posted by Shannon | July 1, 2020

Traffic ticket

Mr. Pinsker was hired to handle a traffic ticket incident for me. I didn’t have to appear in court which meant no time loss from work. He handled the case very well and I am thankful to Mr. Pinsker for representing my interests. He also calmed my fears of what the outcome would be. Thank you Mr. Pinsker

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2020

Great lawyer

Matt made the whole process of dealing with a speeding ticket seamless. He took care of everything and kept us informed throughout the whole process.

Posted by Trever | June 15, 2020

DUI to Improper Driving

Super intelligent and up to date with infraction code and descriptions. Very passionate for finding abnormalities or technicalities that could pose for an opponents weak defense. Couldn’t have had a better outcome.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020

Great Lawyer

Made the process easy and painless, gave him the case and he took it from there. Continually kept me updated during the process even during the quarantine. Brought down the impact of the charges significantly (reckless driving -> non-moving violation) so I won't have points added onto my license as well as getting other charges dropped. Overall, a great experience, would recommend this lawyer to anyone.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law
2014 - Present

Federal Special Prosecutor
US Department of Justice
2018 - 2018

Judge Advocate
US Army Reserves (JAG Corps)
2015 - 2021

Prosecutor
in the Commonwealth of Virginia
2013 - 2013

Magistrate
Supreme Court of Virginia
2013 - 2013

Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
2013 - 2021

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Education

The George Washington University Law School
LL.M - Master of Laws
2013

West Virginia University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012

College of William & Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009

Mills E. Godwin High School
High School
2005

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Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Ruffner
Case dismissed

Commonwealth v. O'Connor

Commonwealth v. Jackson

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Associations

National College for DUI Defense
Member
2015 - Present

Henrico County Bar Association
Member
2014 - Present

United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Member
2014 - Present

Virginia State Bar
Member
2012 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Joint Service Commendation Medal
US Army
2019

Top 10 for DUI Defense
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2015

Readers' Choice Lawyers
Richmond Times Dispatch
2015

10 Best
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015

Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014

CALI Excellence of the Future
West Virginia University College of Law
2012

Pro Bono Service Award
West Virginia University College of Law
2012

Certificate of Appreciation
US Army JAG Corps
2012

Public Service Award
College of William & Mary
2009

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Publications

Textbook
Homeland and National Security Law and Policy: Cases and Materials
2017

Richmond Times Dispatch
Henrico lawyer stumbles into textbook deal
2015

Suffolk University Law Review
Ending the Military’s Courts of Criminal Appeals De Novo Review of Findings of Fact
2014

Criminal Law Bulletin
Google Glass, Cybersecurity, and the Erosion of Privacy through Emerging Technology
2014

West Virginia National Security Law Review
Making the Case: Constitutional Arguments to End the Prohibition against Women in Combat and Policy Changes Necessary to Complete Integration
2012

West Virginia National Security Law Review
• Issues in Domestic and International Law if the US President Unilaterally Orders an Air Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
2012

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Speaking Engagements

Speaker Series
Civil Rights and Immigration
2016

Introduction to Homeland Security
Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
2015

Delegation visit to Richmond from the Yunnan Provincial Higher People's Court
U.S.Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases
2015

.Speaker Series
The Constitution and National Security
2015

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Attorney endorsements

Received (23)

Given (17)

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Jacquelyn Gerlach

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an intelligent and excellent criminal defense attorney. He is highly devoted to the field of criminal and traffic defense and vigorously represents his clients. I highly endorse him!"

Paul Galanides

Criminal defense Attorney | May 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because I have had cases with him and have seen him in court. Matt will do a very good job for all his clients."

Robert Malott

Unknown Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of working alongside Matt and still have the opportunity to see his work in court from time to time. He has always looked at every side and corner of every case to ensure that no stone is left unturned in an effort to ensure his clients' most positive outcome. I highly endorse his services."

Andrew Catherman

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent attorney who has built a strong reputation for himself in the community. I endorse Matt and look forward to working with him more often in the future."

Adam Banks

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Other

"I fully endorse Matt. He is extremely knowledgable and has a passion for criminal defense. It was a pleasure to meet him during JAG school."

Jill Rogers

Unknown Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Other

"This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Dwan

Unknown Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is well known throughout the country as a top criminal defense attorney."

Sean Cleary

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Other

"Aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer."

David Carlson

Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hardworking, dedicated and extremely bright."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Phillips

Unknown Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

Jan Hoen

Unknown Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and gives good answers."

Jon Hays

DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for several years, he was a great magistrate, Commonwealth's Attorney and is on his way to being a great defense lawyer. If you have the opportunity to hire Matt I would strongly suggest that you do so."

John Weiland

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart and competent. I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Jeremy Letnick

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Amir Dibaei

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 09
Relationship: Other

"Mr. Pinsker is a great counselor because he doesn't rely solely on his professional knowledge to provide advice. He uses common sense and reads it in conjunction with the law which gives him the highest level of professional skill and talent. On top of that, this is precisely what judges do and because of this, I'd feel very confident with Mr. Pinsker representing me in front of a judge."

John O'Brien

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."