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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 consult to analyze your case - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Virginia
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law
- - Current
- Criminal and traffic defense.
- Judge Advocate
- Army JAG Corps
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- Judge Advocate in the US Army Reserves experienced in both Army defense and prosecution.
- Adjunct Professor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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- Teaching criminal justice and homeland security at VCU
- Special Prosecutor
- Department of Justice
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- Selected for a 6 month assignment as a Federal Special Prosecutor for the US Department of Justice.
- Magistrate
- Supreme Court of Virginia
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- Prosecutor
- Commonwealth of Virginia
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Education
- The George Washington University Law School
- LL.M. (2013) | National Security
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- Studied constitutional law as it relates to criminal practice.
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- West Virginia University College of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Constitutional Law
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- Earned a JD specializing in constitutional law
- Honors: Pro Bono Service Award CALI Award
- Activities: National Security Law Review Trial Advocacy
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- College of William and Mary
- B.A. (2009) | Government & History
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- Honors: Sharpe Scholar Public Service Award
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Awards
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Reader's choice Award
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo
Professional Associations
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
- Current
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- Henrico County Bar Association
- member
- - Current
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- Virginia State Bar  # 84314
- member
- - Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Homeland and National Security Law and Policy: Cases and Materials
- Carolina Academic Press
- Google Glass, Cybersecurity, and the Erosion of Privacy through Emerging Technology
- Criminal Law Bulletin
- Ending the Military’s Courts of Criminal Appeals De Novo Review of Findings of Fact
- Suffolk University Law Review
- 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
Speaking Engagements
- 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
- 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
- Civil Rights and Immigration, Speaker Series
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