$ 400-500 per hour
PRO
Matthew S. Pinix
Virtual Consultation Available
About Matthew
Biography
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.
Great lawyers get results. I've won cases others wouldn't even take. Let's see if I can help you.
My firm handles criminal appeals: direct, postconviction, habeas. Your case matters; we can help.
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
95%
18 years
Civil Rights
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Pinix Law, LLC
(414) 967-9169
Fax
1200 East Capitol Drive, Suite 360, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
pinixlaw.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Matthew online.
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Posted by Jake | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer and Person
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 John | July 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense
second chance
I can truthfully say without a doubt that Matthew Pinix has been a blessing for myself and my family. As I was sitting in my cell at Waupun Correctional I prayed so many times for another chance at Justice. Well it happened thanks to the very competent and professional work of Matthew. I believe...
Matthew S. Pinix's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Wisconsin Claims Board litigation
Claims Board paid for unlawful confinement
Drug conspiracy
Sentence modified to time served
Possession of child pornography
Client awarded new trial
2d Deg Intentional Homicide
Client's sentence reduced
Conditions of confinement litigation
Client's disability accomodated
1st Deg. Reckless Homicide, et al.
Plea withdrawn, conviction vacated
Possession of child pornography
Client awarded new trial
Conditions of confinement litigation
Client compensated for unlawful imprisonment
Possession of 1+ kilo of THC
State conviction overturned on habeas
2d Deg Reckless Homicide
State conviction overturned on habeas
1st Deg. Sexual Assualt
Counts dismissed in postconviction litigation
Theft by contractor
Client allowed to withdraw plea
2d Deg Intentional Homicide
Client received new trial
Appeal from Revocation
Revocation decision reversed based on 5th Amend. violation
Sexual assault (4+ counts)
Sentence modified to time served
1st Deg. Reckless Homicide
Reversed on appeal
Disorderly Conduct
Plea withdrawn by postconviciton motion; case dismissed
1st Deg. Murder, et al.
Reversed on appeal
2nd Deg. Sexual Assualt
Sentence modified by postconviciton litigation
Felon in possession of firearm
Reversed during postconviction litigation
Education
2007
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
MA - Masters
2001
Missouri State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Imperial College London
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Appellate Skills Academy 2025
Postconviction Claims
2024
Marq. Univ. Law Sch. Moot Court Ass'n
Appellate Practice Panel
2024
Appellate Practice in District II
Organizer & Program Leader
2023
Marq. Univ. Law Sch. Moot Court Ass'n
Appellate Practice Panel
2022
Appellate Skills Academy
Small Group Leader
2020
Advanced Crimmigration Topics for Immigration & Defense Lawyers: Postconviction Relief for Noncitizens in Wisconsin
Post-Conviction Relief for Noncitizens in Wisconsin
2018
Cutting Edge Criminal Defense Strategies: Investigation through Sentencing
Case Dismissed: Why the Intrastate Detainer Statute Should be on Your Radar
2017
50 Years after Gault : Continuing to Fulfill the Promise of Zealous Advocacy for Juveniles and Young Adults
Strategies to Effectively Argue Prejudice in IAC Claims (panelist)
2015
From the Courtroom to the Interview Room: Fighting for Clients with Courage and Compassion
Defeating the Simple, Cruel Expedient: How the 5th Amendment Protects Probationers
2014
Humanities Career Panel
What Jobs can I get after Grad School
2014
Guest speaker to Moral Problems (Phil 243) class
Philosophical theories of punishment in the Wisconsin legal system
2013
Monthly membership meeting
What is a direct appeal & how does it work?
2013
Marquette Law Statutory Interpretation Course
Panelist
2013
Annual Criminal Defense Conference
What's the Merit in That? Handling No Merit Appeals
2011
Marquette Law Appellate Writing & Advocacy Course
Guest Lecturer
Publications
2011
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine
Book Review: Civil War Lawyers
2008
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
The Unconstitutionality of DOMA+INA
2004
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Problem with "self" Competition
Languages
English