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Biography
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.
Dunnigan Law is a small firm with BIG Values! New clients are being accepted every day.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
22 years
DUI and DWI
25%
22 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
Violent Crime
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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Showing 6 - 10 of 56 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Robert | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
Traffic Court
Mr. Dunnigan was an amazing lawyer and was able to reduce my reckless driving to only a speeding ticket!
Posted by James | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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 Joseph | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
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...
Brian Thomas Dunnigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Brian! We are in court together often and he continues to achieve outstanding results for his clients."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a fine reputation in the Tidewater area."
Donna Wilson
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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DWI/2nd Offense
Guilty with No active jail time to serve
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