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Brian Thomas Dunnigan

Criminal defense Attorney at Chesapeake, VA

4.9   114 reviews
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  • Licensed for 18 years
    State VA
    Acquired 2004
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Nothing short of amazing
Roberta
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Knowledgeable, helpful and fair
Michaela
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About Brian

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    Traffic: Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended, Habitual Offender, Petit Larceny, Grand Larceny, Assault and Battery, Concealed Weapon

    19 years

  2. DUI and DWI
    50%

    19 years

DUNNIGAN LAW IS A SMALL FIRM WITH BIG VALUES! NEW CLIENTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED EVERY DAY.

Attorney Dunnigan graduated from Regent University in 2004. He specializes in Traffic and Criminal law and has been practicing law in Virginia for over fifteen (15) Dunnigan's goal is to make sure all my clients receive the BEST possible outcome for the charge they have.

 

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Dunnigan Law
828 Greenbrier Parkway
Suite 210
Chesapeake, VA, 23320
dunniganlaw.com/
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4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by Roberta | August 24, 2019
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Nothing short of amazing
I was extremely pleased with Mr. Dunnigan and his office staff. His office staff were always helpful, pleasant, and courteous. Mr. Dunnigan was amazing. I was thankful and blessed from the moment I hired him. I went to court hoping to get my wreckless driving charge lowered to a different charge. But, thanks to Mr. Dunnigan my wreckless driving charge was dropped. I highly recommend Dunnigan Law if you are looking for a lawyer that is respectful, honest, courteous, and a Godly man.
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Posted by Michaela | July 29, 2019
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Knowledgeable, helpful and fair
We have used Mr Dunnigan twice. Both times with successful outcomes. Mr Dunnigan and his staff are fabulous! Highly recommend...
Posted by Sydney | August 10, 2023
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BEST LAWYER EVER!
Dunnigan Law is a Christian law firm. They prayed for me before my case and I am more than greatful to have found them! Mr.Dunnigan is so sweet! Thank You for being a believer and thank you for helping me get my ticket reduced! You rock! God Bless You!
Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2023
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Excellent
Mr. Dunnigan is knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. We won our case. Highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2023
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Very pleased
Mr.Dunnigan was my lawyer for 2 cases & they were both dismissed. He was very open with me about the possibilities of outcomes and asked all necessary questions in court. He was amazing, so happy to have hired him! Would recommend him to anyone! Thank you again!
Posted by Burton | April 11, 2023
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Exceptional
Mr. Dunnigan is without doubt who you want representing you. The entire team was exceptional. They accepted my case with short notice and traveled an hour to represent me. Best possible outcome as well! Blessed!
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023
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Knowledgeable and great to work with!
Mr. Dunnigan is knowledgeable and great to work with! He represented my son in his first (and hopefully only) traffic citation that he was not guilty of. Mr. Dunnigan was able to convince the judge to drop the ticket. I highly recommend Mr. Dunnigan represent anyone in cases involving traffic law.
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2022
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Reckless Driving Failure to Yield - Dismissed
I got into an accident as an out of state driver and was given a reckless driving charge. Mr. Dunnigan got it dismissed for a reasonable price and saved me from having to travel back to Virginia for my hearing. I ended up only needing to pay court fees. Recommend Dunnigan Law to anyone in a situation like this.
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2022
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Highly recommend
We hired him for a schedule 1 or 2 possession charge and he was able to get the charges dropped. We’ve hired him before and if anything else comes up in the future, he’ll be our first call.
Posted by Robert | July 26, 2022
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Mr. Dunnigan was excellent
He made sure I had everything I needed for court and explained what would happen before we went to court, which was very relieving. When my court date came up, he ended up getting the whole case dismissed. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Jordan | July 12, 2022
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Traffic Court
Mr. Dunnigan was an amazing lawyer and was able to reduce my reckless driving to only a speeding ticket!
Posted by Mark | June 9, 2022
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Professional, Knowledgeable, Fair and Kind
Mr. Dunnigan is by far "the very best!!" He is a strong attorney that win cases. I am extremely grateful for all of your time and assistance. I truly, truly appreciate all you've done for me and I appreciate your office staff as well. Amanda's voice is so pleasant. Dunnigan Law office have made my life better! Thank you!!
Posted by Reggie | May 16, 2022
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Reckless Driving 96/60 Charge Amended
Mr. Dunnigan got my charge amended to Improper Driving. Would greatly recommend to anybody facing a reckless/aggressive driving charge.
Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2022
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Chesapeake Traffic Court
Mr. Dunnigan was awesome. Handled two cases in the same week and both were dismissed!!. Helped me to get all this behind me and to be able to get on with my life and follow the right path to a better life for myself and my 2 children.. Will recommend him highly to anyone who is need of an attorney.
Posted by Clevelle Pittman | May 6, 2022
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Justice was serve
He handles business, he means business, well respectful man, he has your instrest at heart ,and he's worth the money ... and thank you again.
Posted by James | March 14, 2022
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Perfect outcome!
Brian Dunnigan professionally represented me in a traffic court case. The outcome was a dismissal due to his professional representation. Couldn't have asked for a kinder or more knowledgeable attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Dunnigan.
Posted by Titus Blackburn and Family | March 9, 2022
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TRULY AMAZING LAW FIRM
WE CANNOT BE MORE GRATEFUL FOR THE SERVICE THAT WE GOT FROM THIS LAW FIRM. AMANDA FOR STARTERS WAS AMAZING. SO PERSONABLE, FRIENDLY, UNDERSTANDING, GRACIOUS AND JUST AN OVERALL GOOD HUMAN ! I CAN’T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE SERVICE THAT THE ATTORNEY MR. DUNNIGAN PROVIDED. HE ALSO IS JUST AN OVERALL WONDERFUL MAN. THEY STAYED IN TOUCH WITH US THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS. THANK YOU ALL!
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Posted by Joseph | September 16, 2021
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Very good work.
Did very well got my 94 in 60 turned into a 19 mph over and improper control. No misdemeanor and minimal fines. He used what we had to our best advantage. Would recommend and use again.
Posted by Brittany | March 24, 2021
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The best!
I hired Mr. Dunnigan last October (2020) after being in an accident and being charged with a felony hit and run. Him and his staff are very communicative, friendly, and he did everything to get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor. He spent hours negotiating with the prosecutor to make sure I wouldn’t get the felony as there were extenuating circumstances and it really was a mess of a case. My sons father had died 4 days prior to my charge, and my passenger was hurt badly and I was trying to get her to the hospital because I panicked. I recommend him to everyone and “IF” I’m ever In a predicament again, he is my first phone call. Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication!
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Posted by Howard | March 3, 2021
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Outstanding Professional Top Attorney!
Attorney Brian Dunnigan is an outstanding lawyer ! On March 1,2021, He helped me out ,tremendously, in getting my misdemeanor charge of reckless handling of firearm dismissed, Nolle Prosequi.I highly recommend Attorney Dunnigan to anyone. I would seek his consultation in the future ,if needed!
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AVVO RATING 9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Dunnigan Law
  • 2004 - Present
  • Public Defender
  • City Newport News
  • 2004 - 2004

Education

  • Regent University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2009

Legal Cases

  • DWI/2nd Offense
  • Guilty with No active jail time to serve

Associations

  • Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist
  • National College for DUI Defense
  • 2022

Speaking Engagements

  • Virginia CLE
  • Great Adverse Depositions, Principles and Principle Techniques-CLE Attended
  • 2021
  • Virginia CLE
  • Legal Research and Ethical Consideration-CLE Attended
  • 2021
  • Virginia CLE
  • Understanding the Science behind DUI Breath Testing- CLE Attended
  • 2021
  • Virginia CLE
  • Handling Drug Cases in VA- CLE Attended
  • 2021
  • TRTCLE
  • Mediation and Systematic Review-CLE Attended
  • 2021
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Mario Stellute
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Brian! We are in court together often and he continues to achieve outstanding results for his clients."
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Mark Matney
Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Brian Dunnigan for his thorough defense of reckless driving and other traffic related charges. I regularly see him in the courts of Hampton Roads. He is very concerned about obtaining the best possible results for his clients."
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Donna Wilson
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Jonathan Fisher
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a fine reputation in the Tidewater area."
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Donna Wilson
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Chesapeake Criminal defense Lawyer Brian Thomas Dunnigan
Brian Thomas Dunnigan
Criminal defense Attorney
Chesapeake, VA
Licensed for 18 years
Free Consultation
(757) 606-9065 Message Website