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Matt C. Pinsker
Award Winning Criminal Defense & VCU Professor
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Biography
Matt C. Pinsker is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Virginia. A former state and federal prosecutor in addition to a former magistrate, he has won numerous awards as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Pinsker is nationally recognized as a leading expert in criminal justice and procedure, having taught as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and writing the definitive textbook for teaching criminal justice all over the country. He also served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves, doing Trial Defense Services for the JAG Corps.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Juvenile Law
Fees
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Free Consultation
30 minutes for a free consultation to analyze your case. - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Virginia
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- United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law
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- Judge Advocate
- Army JAG Corps
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- Defense & Prosecution
- Adjunct Professor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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- Taught Criminal Justice & Homeland Security
- Special Assistant US Attorney (SAUSA)
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Magistrate
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- Prosecutor
- Commonwealth of Virginia
Education
- The George Washington University Law School
- LL.M. (2013) | National Security & US Foreign Relations Law
- Studied constitutional law as it relates to criminal practice
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- West Virginia University College of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Constitutional Law
- Pro Bono Service Award; CALI Award; West Virginia National Security Law Review; Veterans Law Caucus; CALI- International Military Law
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- College of William and Mary
- B.A. (2009) | Government & History
- Sharpe ScholarAward; Public Service Award; Student Government; Army ROTC; Varsity Cheerleading Squad
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Awards
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2018-2020
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- U.S. Army
- Top Attorney Award
- Attorney.com
- Top 10 for DUI Defense
- Attorney and Practice Magazine
Professional Associations
- Henrico County Bar Association
- Member
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- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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- Virginia State Bar  # 84314
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Crisis on the Border: Experience of a Federal Special Prosecutor, West Richmond Businessmen's Association
- Civil Rights and Immigration, Speaker Series
- The Constitution and National Security, Speaker Series
- U.S.Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases, Delegation visit to Richmond from the Yunnan Provincial Higher People's Court
- Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Introduction to Homeland Security
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