Matt C. Pinsker

Award Winning Criminal Defense & VCU Professor

12 years of experience

Virginia

Matt C. Pinsker is an award winning criminal defense attorney in Henrico and Richmond, Virginia, as well as a former professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he taught Criminal Justice. He previously served as both a Federal Special Prosecutor and State Prosecutor as well as a Magistrate, offering him unique insight from all sides of a case. A nationally recognized expert in his field, he is regularly sought by the media for his insights and wrote a textbook in criminal justice used at universities across the nation. Matt Pinsker also served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves as a Judge Advocate General (JAG), and his assignments have included selection to the Army’s prestigious Trial Defense Services (TDS).

Matt C. Pinsker is a lifelong Virginian and his ties to the Commonwealth run deep: After graduating Godwin High School in Henrico, Virginia, he then graduated from the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he distinguished himself as a Sharpe Scholar. After earning his law degree from West Virginia University, Matt Pinsker became one of only a handful of attorneys who have gone on to earn a 2nd law degree, an LLM, this time from George Washington University, with a focus on criminal justice. After finishing school, he worked as a prosecutor and magistrate in Virginia prior to entering criminal defense.

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

Video Conferencing Virtual Consultation Available
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    30 minutes for a free consultation to analyze your case.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Virginia
Since 2012
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Written

Attorney
Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law
2014 –

Current

Matt C. Pinsker is an award-winning criminal defense attorney. He has been nationally recognized for his work, and is highly sought after for his expertise. His legal background includes teaching criminal law as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, 9 years in the Army JAG Corps, service as a state and federal prosecutor, and a former magistrate.
Judge Advocate
Army JAG Corps
2014 –

2024

Defense & Prosecution
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
2013 –

2021

Taught Criminal Justice & Homeland Security
Special Assistant US Attorney (SAUSA)
U.S. Department of Justice

2018

Magistrate
Supreme Court of Virginia

2013

Prosecutor
Commonwealth of Virginia

2013

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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10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2020
2018-2020
Joint Service Commendation Medal
U.S. Army
2019
Top Attorney Award
Attorney.com
2019
Top 10 for DUI Defense
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018

Top Attorney – Outstanding Young Lawyers in Virginia
Richmond Magazine
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Readers’ Choice Lawyers
Richmond Times Dispatch
2015
10 Best Attorneys
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2014
Top Attorney, Criminal Defense
Avvo
2014
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014

Henrico County Bar Association

Member
Current
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Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member
Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
Current
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Virginia State Bar

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Member
2012 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record?
ISSUU
2023
The term “defense law” is used to describe what?
ISSUU
2023
To what extent do criminal attorneys represent their clients?
ISSUU
2023
What Are the Four Common Countermeasures
ISSUU
2023
Crisis on the Border: An Eyewitness Account of Illegal Aliens, Violent Crime, and Cartels
Regnery
2020

Homeland and National Security Law and Policy: Cases and Materials
Carolina Academic Press
2017
Ending the Military’s Courts of Criminal Appeals De Novo Review of Findings of Fact
Suffolk University Law Review
2014
Google Glass, Cybersecurity, and the Erosion of Privacy through Emerging Technology
Criminal Law Bulletin
2014
Issues in Domestic and International Law if the US President Unilaterally Orders an Air Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
West Virginia National Security Law Review
2012
Making the Case: Constitutional Arguments to End the Prohibition against Women in Combat and Policy Changes Necessary to Complete Integration
West Virginia National Security Law Review
2012

Websites & Blogs

Website
Matt C. Pinsker’s Website Profile
Website
Testimonials
Website
Pinsker Law Website

Pinsker Law
4932 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
US
Toll-Free: (804) 690-1228
Monday: 7 AM – 10 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Thursday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Friday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 10 PM

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Matt C. Pinsker

(804) 690-1228