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 serves as a Captain in the US Army Reserves, doing Trial Defense Services for the JAG Corps.
Since 2012
2014 - Current
Matt C. Pinsker, Attorney at Law
Criminal and traffic defense.
2013 - Current
Virginia Commonwealth University
Teaching criminal justice and homeland security at VCU
2014 - 2019
Army JAG Corps
Judge Advocate in the US Army Reserves experienced in both Army defense and prosecution.
2018 - 2018
Department of Justice
Selected for a 6 month assignment as a Federal Special Prosecutor for the US Department of Justice.
2013 - 2013
Supreme Court of Virginia
2013 - 2013
Commonwealth of Virginia
2012 - 2013
LL.M. (2013) | National Security
Studied constitutional law as it relates to criminal practice.
2009 - 2012
J.D. (2012) | Constitutional Law
Earned a JD specializing in constitutional law
2005 - 2009
B.A. (2009) | Government & History
Honors: Sharpe Scholar Public Service Award
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Richmond Times Dispatch
Avvo
Avvo
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
West Virginia University College of Law
West Virginia University College of Law
College of William and Mary
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Suspended License
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
