Marisa Vinsky

Marisa Vinsky is a Michigan criminal defense attorney at Chartier & Nyamfukudza, P.L.C., with a long-standing commitment to protecting constitutional rights. Her practice reflects a focused interest in criminal law, litigation, expungements, and post-conviction issues. She has worked on matters involving appellate defense, civil rights claims, and federal constitutional challenges. Her background shows a steady dedication to careful advocacy, detailed legal research, and client-centered defense in complex criminal matters at every stage and appeal review.

Vinsky earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law, where she participated in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. She also earned a B.S. in Philosophy and Political Science, magna cum laude, from Central Michigan University. Her education built a strong foundation in advocacy, legal writing, evidence, trial preparation, and thoughtful analysis for criminal defense and litigation work in Michigan courts and related court proceedings.

Vinsky gained valuable experience with the State Appellate Defender Office in Detroit, particularly within the Juvenile Lifer Unit. In that role, she worked on constitutional sentencing issues affecting juveniles. She also served in Michigan State University College of Law’s Civil Rights Clinic, where she litigated claims involving prisoners’ civil rights in the prison system. This experience supports her practical, rights-focused approach to defense strategy, motion practice, and hearings work.

Marisa Vinsky is active in Michigan’s legal community through bar leadership, criminal defense organizations, and expungement clinics. She serves as a lead attorney on expungement cases and has detailed knowledge of Michigan’s Clean Slate Act. Her recognition includes Super Lawyers Rising Star, Up and Coming Lawyers, and Top 5 Under 35 honors. Clients seeking informed, persistent criminal defense representation may rely on her for focused legal guidance and support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Litigator, Chartier & Nyamfukudza, P.L.C.
• Former Vice President, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Mid-Michigan Chapter
• Former Treasurer, State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section
• Former President, Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Section
• Secretary, Davis Dunnings Bar Association
• Member, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
• Member, Jewish Bar Association of Michigan
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central Michigan University
  BS in Philosophy & Political Science with Magna Cum Laude

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