Matt C. Pinsker

Matt C. Pinsker

Google Rating

4.8(100 reviews)

  • 4932 Dominion Blvd Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • +1-804-690-1228
  • pinskerlaw@gmail.com

About:

Matt C. Pinsker is an award winning criminal defense attorney in Henrico and 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) and later served as an army prosecutor. As a lifelong Virginian, Matt Pinsker’s 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.

Jurisdiction:Virginia, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

English, Spanish

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

LL.M.
The George Washington University Law School
2013

Awards

Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2020
Joint Service Commendation Medal
U.S. Army
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2015
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Top Attorney Award
Attorney.com
2019
Top 10 for DUI Defense
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Top Attorney, Criminal Defense
Avvo
2014
Top Attorney - Outstanding Young Lawyers in Virginia
Richmond Magazine
2018
10 Best Attorneys
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Readers' Choice Lawyers
Richmond Times Dispatch
2015
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2014

Associations

Life Member
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Present
Member
Virginia State Bar
2012 - Present
Member
National College for DUI Defense
- Present
Member
Henrico County Bar Association
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 27, 2025Googlevia Google

Travis Karicofe

"I cannot speak highly enough of Attorney Matt Pinsker. At a time when I needed strong and effective legal representation, he delivered exactly that. Matt was not only knowledgeable and strategic, but also attentive, responsive, and genuinely invested in achieving the best possible outcome for me. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication brought a swift and favorable resolution to my legal matters—just as I had hoped. I am deeply grateful for his work and would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of exceptional legal counsel."

RATED 5.0

Jul 20, 2025Googlevia Google

Singleleo24

"Should have called Mr. Pinsker earlier, probably would have gotten much less. I can tell you that I would DEFINITELY recommend this man to represent you. Fair price and took great care of me and my case. Thank you again Mr. Pinsker. 😁"

RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Viswanath Gowkanapalli

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

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RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Gabriel Krile

"Very professional"