$ 400-500 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
For over fifteen years, I've been fighting and winning criminal appeals in Wisconsin. Day in and day out, I come to my office to fight the system that has incarcerated my clients. And I do that work as a professional appellate attorney. That's almost all I do: fight for my clients as a criminal appeals attorney.
You should know: if you're appealing a conviction in Wisconsin, the State will be represented by an attorney who only handles criminal appeals. In other words, the State's going to have a professional appellate attoreny on its side. You should too.
You wouldn't hire a heart surgeon to do brain surgery. Don't hire a trial attorney to handle your appeal. Hire a professional appellate attorney and make it a fair fight against the State.
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Practice Areas
18 years
$ 400-500 per hour
33%-40%
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Fax
1200 East Capitol Drive, Suite 360, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
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Posted by Jake | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Matthew was great in all aspects in pursuing a sentence reduction for my Father. He communicated well with both my father and his children throughout the process. His game plan going into the courtroom very buttoned up and effective; he was clearly more prepared than the state attorney. Our situation...
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Matthew Pinix, Joe Riepenhoff, and the team at Pinix Law, LLC did an excellent job advocating for my father's sentence modification. I strongly recommend them for anyone seeking legal help for veterans or PTSD impacted issues. - Fair and up-front fee disclosures. Pinix respected our money concerns...
Posted by Sharon McIntyre | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
He told us exactly what he gonna do . And that we will be very pleased with the outcome. And we was very pleased. Thank you Mr. PINIX
Posted by Michelle | September 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Matthew is a great attorney. He takes his time and is very thorough. He’s empathic and always willing to explain whatever is needed. Extremely responsive and communicates in advance when he takes time away from the office. We spoke to many attorneys and he is one who is respectful and doesn’t assume ...
Posted by Joan | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Matt was hired by our nonprofit to represent us in an appeals case after we lost a somewhat complicated case in a lower court. Understanding that less than 10% of appeals cases are won on appeal, we weren't very optimistic. But Matt is a genius in understanding the law in general, even though he was...
"Matthew Pinix is an outstanding appellate lawyer. I have seen his work both in the appellate reports and in the courtroom on post-conviction motions. I recommend him highly."
"I strongly recommend Atty. Matthew Pinix for anyone that needs to file an appeal. He is a brilliant and natural writer and speaker and fights zealously on behalf of clients facing difficult situations. He is extremely personable and will provide top notch representation to every client he represents."
"Matt Pinix is a highly talented appellate and criminal defense attorney. I would recommend his practice to anyone in need of such services."
"I have worked with Matthew on a legal matter and found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients. He is an experienced appellate attorney with a track record of achieving good results for his clients. I recommend Matthew without reservation."
"Attorney Pinix is an expert in his field. His achievements are well-documented in the legal community and he always gets the best result for his clients. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"Matt Pinix is a very experienced, creative, and skilled appellate and trial lawyer. He shows exceptional commitment to his clients and their cases. I often consult with him on cases of my own and his insight is always invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt for representation in important cases, and anyone who hires him is in good hands."
"Mr. Pinix is a very bright, passionate and detail-oriented attorney. I have had the pleasure to work on several matters with Mr. Pinix and I find him to be diligent, creative, and hardworking. I would highly recommend his services."
"I have known Matthew for years and know him to be a thorough and committed attorney. I would endorse his work."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top rated Appellate attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top rated Appellate attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top rated Appellate attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Leading Lawyers, M Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
Attorney, Pinix Law, LLC
2017 - 2020
Attorney, Pinix & Soukup, LLC
2008 - 2017
Attorney, Law Office of Matthew S. Pinix, LLC
2007 - 2008
Judicial Law Clerk, New Mexico Supreme Court
2007 - 2007
Extern, United States Attorney's Office, Central District Calif.
2006 - 2006
Judicial Extern, United States Bankruptcy Court Central District Of California
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Turner & Flessas, SC
2005 - 2005
Extern, Wisconsin Department Of Justice
2024 - Present
Project ReturnBoard Member
2020 - Present
Appellate Practice Section, Wis. Bar Assn.Board Member
2021 - 2022
American Company of Irish DanceBoard Member
2020 - 2023
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2018
Prison Action MilwaukeeBoard of Directors
2008 - 2016
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - 2011
American Bar AssociationMember
Claims Board paid for unlawful confinement
Sentence modified to time served
Client awarded new trial
Client's sentence reduced
Client's disability accomodated
Plea withdrawn, conviction vacated
Client awarded new trial
Client compensated for unlawful imprisonment
State conviction overturned on habeas
State conviction overturned on habeas
Counts dismissed in postconviction litigation
Client allowed to withdraw plea
Client received new trial
Revocation decision reversed based on 5th Amend. violation
Sentence modified to time served
Reversed on appeal
Plea withdrawn by postconviciton motion; case dismissed
Reversed on appeal
Sentence modified by postconviciton litigation
Reversed during postconviction litigation
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
MA - Masters
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Postconviction Claims
2024
Appellate Practice Panel
2024
Organizer & Program Leader
2023
Appellate Practice Panel
2022
Small Group Leader
2020
Post-Conviction Relief for Noncitizens in Wisconsin
2018
Case Dismissed: Why the Intrastate Detainer Statute Should be on Your Radar
2017
2015
2014
What Jobs can I get after Grad School
2014
Philosophical theories of punishment in the Wisconsin legal system
2013
What is a direct appeal & how does it work?
2013
Panelist
2013
What's the Merit in That? Handling No Merit Appeals
2011
Guest Lecturer
2011
2008
2004
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