Brian Thomas Dunnigan

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Brian Thomas Dunnigan

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chesapeake, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

828 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 210, Chesapeake, VA

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About Brian

Biography

Dunnigan Law is a small firm with BIG Values! New clients are being accepted every day.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Traffic: Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended, Habitual Offender, Petit Larceny, Grand Larceny, Assault and Battery, Concealed Weapon

22 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

22 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

25%
Violent Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dunnigan Law

828 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 210, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

dunniganlaw.com/

Brian Thomas Dunnigan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 118 reviews

Posted by Jarrard | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great work

Mr Dunnigan is awesome at what he does. Got my case dismissed, with no court cost of any kind. He communicates and as long as you do your small part he'll do right by you. Great attorney, would definitely would hire again

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Public Intoxication Dismissal

Dunnigan Law was able to secure a dismissal for me, regarding a public intoxication charge. Brian Dunnigan's staff were courteous and professional. Brian's courtroom work was masterful, in front of a new judge. I also appreciate the strong faith in God that Brian has. His recommendations to me, not o...nly helped my case get dismissed, they helped me become a better person. Thank you Brian and team!

Posted by Mike | June 07, 2018 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

AWESOME ATTORNEY!

This attorney cares!! Not only has he helped me with my personal traffic issues, everyone I refer to Mr. Brian Dunnigan always has great comments in dealing with him. I would highly recommend that you not only call Dunnigan Law for your personal needs, but also refer anybody that has any traffic vi...olations. Thank you Mr. Brian Dunnigan!!

Posted by David | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OUTSTANDING LAWYER

After hiring a cheap lawyer in the lower court I was convicted of Reckless Driving 72/35 with an $800 fine. Mr. Dunnigan took my case on appeal in Circuit Court. He provided outstanding advice from the beginning regarding what classes I should take, what documents I should produce, etc. to prepare ...for the court date. On the day of trial, he helped me rehearse my testimony, and gave me advice on how to handle questions from the prosecutor, which made a huge difference in the outcome. As a direct result of Mr. Dunnigan's efforts and expertise, not only was my Reckless Driving conviction overturned, but the judge reduced it to a simple speeding ticket with only a $200 fine! If you are facing a Reckless Driving charge, this is the attorney you want, hands down! Just remember, you get what you pay for, and I learned that lesson the hard way in lower court. Mr. Dunnigan has my highest possible recommendation.

Posted by Evan | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Illegal turn three times legal limit dui

I hired the Dunnigan law firm because I was charged with a dui with a high alcohol blood content .21 I also made an illegal turn which led to me being pulled over. I was extremely guilty and looking to 90 days of jail time with 10 mandatory from the state of Virginia. Mr dunnigan was honest and told... me from the first day that we met for consolation what could happen I respect him for that it because I was in fact guilty. We prayed in his office for mercy and Mr Dunnigans law firm began working on My case postponing my court case three months forward instead of the impeding few weeks originally orchestrated from my arraignment. Mr dunnigans law firm maintained to acquire contact with the police department as well as the prosecutor of my case they were able to instruct me on how to prepare for our upcoming case which ended up with the driving offense being dropped and a very serious dui mandatory of ten days dropped to just 4 days on weekends which is very hard to pull off I am very thankful to the dunnigan law firm they are always helpful and resourceful they are on top of each client individually and they are serious about making sure that you have everything you need to maintain peace of mind during what can be a difficult time

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Brian Thomas Dunnigan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mario Stellute

Criminal defense lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | 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

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist, National College for DUI Defense

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Dunnigan Law

1900 - Present

Attorney, Dunnigan Law PLLC

2004 - 2004

Public Defender, City Newport News

Associations

2006 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DWI/2nd Offense

Guilty with No active jail time to serve

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Education

2009

Regent University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

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

Languages

English

Spanish

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