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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.
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Practice areas
Handling all crimes in state and federal courts including traffic, violent, white-collar, drugs, and more.
Thorough, skilled, and knowledgeable about proper procedure in suspected drunk driving cases.
Have handled thousands of cases in traffic courts, with an excellent record on speeding and reckless driving cases
Wiping clean your record to help you move on in life for getting a job, housing, loan, or more.
Languages spoken
English
Matt C. Pinsker
2400 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, VA, 23060
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2012 | 03/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 1046 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commonwealth v. Ruffner | Case dismissed |
Commonwealth v. O'Connor | |
Commonwealth v. Jackson | |
Commonwealth v. Smith | |
Commonwealth v. Juergensen |
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Jacquelyn Gerlach, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2017
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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 on May 10, 2016
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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.
Jacquelyn Gerlach, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2017
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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 on May 10, 2016
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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 on Jan 23, 2016
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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 on Nov 2, 2015
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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 on Aug 5, 2015
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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 on Jan 14, 2015
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This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Dwan, Unknown Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Matt is well known throughout the country as a top criminal defense attorney.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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Aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer.
David Carlson, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Hardworking, dedicated and extremely bright.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Nov 8, 2014
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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 on Oct 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and gives good answers.
Jon Hays, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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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 on Oct 6, 2014
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Smart and competent. I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jeremy Letnick, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Amir Dibaei, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
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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 on Jul 8, 2014
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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.
Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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