Matthew R Winchell
Tully Rinckey, PLLC
Matthew Winchell, an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester office, specializes in criminal law, military law, and the protection of 2nd Amendment rights.
He has successfully defended numerous clients in a wide range of criminal cases, including drug, weapon, and sex crime charges. Matthew represented multiple clients in New York State Supreme Court concerning Extreme Risk Protection Orders and has authored several articles advocating for 2nd Amendment rights.
Matthew's professional journey began in the United States Navy immediately after high school. Over ten years of service, he held various roles and achieved the rank of Operations Specialist 1st Class. He served in Baghdad, Iraq, and Bahrain, earning accolades such as the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and numerous personal and campaign medals.
After his military service, Matthew pursued his passion for history, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University. He then pursued his Juris Doctorate at Albany Law School, and entered the practice of law. Matt is currently licensed to practice law in New York State and the Northern District of New York.
- Albany Law School
- J.D. (2023) | Law
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- Syracuse University
- B.A. (2019) | History
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- Mohawk Valley Community College
- A.A. (2017) | Business Management
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- Associate Attorney
- Tully Rinckey, PLLC
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- Associate Attorney
- Passalacqua & Associates, LLC
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- Legal Intern
- Oneida County Public Defender's Office
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- Legal Intern
- Federal Public Defender's Office, Northern District of New York
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- Legal Intern
- Tully Rinckey, PLLC
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- Legal Intern
- The Law Office of Jennifer M. Osiecki
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- Red Flag Laws, Utica, NY
- S.C.O.P.E.
- Spoke about Red Flag Laws and their attack on 2nd Amendment Rights.
- State Bar of New York # 6111231
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- National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Attorney Member
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- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Attorney Member
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- United States Conceal Carry Association
- General Attorney Network
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- Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association
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- Oneida County Bar Association
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 6111231
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- 2nd Amendment
- English: Spoken, Written