Matt C. Pinsker

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.

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

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Virginia

Since 2012

Attorney

Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law

2014 - Current

Criminal and traffic defense.

Judge Advocate

Army JAG Corps

2014 - 2021

Judge Advocate in the US Army Reserves experienced in both Army defense and prosecution.

Adjunct Professor

Virginia Commonwealth University

2013 - 2021

Teaching criminal justice and homeland security at VCU

Special Prosecutor

Department of Justice

2018 - 2018

Selected for a 6 month assignment as a Federal Special Prosecutor for the US Department of Justice.

Magistrate

Supreme Court of Virginia

2013 - 2013

Prosecutor

Commonwealth of Virginia

2013 - 2013

The George Washington University Law School

LL.M. (2013) | National Security

2012 - 2013

Studied constitutional law as it relates to criminal practice.

West Virginia University College of Law

J.D. (2012) | Constitutional Law

2009 - 2012

Earned a JD specializing in constitutional law

Honors: Pro Bono Service Award CALI Award

Activities: National Security Law Review Trial Advocacy

College of William and Mary

B.A. (2009) | Government & History

2005 - 2009

Honors: Sharpe Scholar Public Service Award

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2018

Reader's choice Award

Richmond Times Dispatch

2015

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2014

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

Current

Henrico County Bar Association

member

2014 - Current

Virginia State Bar  # 84314

member

2012 - Current

Crisis on the Border: An Eyewitness Account of Illegal Aliens, Violent Crime, and Cartels

Regnery

March 10, 2020

Homeland and National Security Law and Policy: Cases and Materials

Carolina Academic Press

2017

Google Glass, Cybersecurity, and the Erosion of Privacy through Emerging Technology

Criminal Law Bulletin

2014

Ending the Military’s Courts of Criminal Appeals De Novo Review of Findings of Fact

Suffolk University Law Review

June 3, 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

March 1, 2012

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