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

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Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2014

Wonderful Attorney

Mr. Dunnigan is a great attorney. He keeps me informed regarding everything that goes on with my case. He is always on top of things as they arise. The staff in his office are very professional and courteous. Christina is wonderful. She makes sure that anytime paperwork needs my attention that I rece...ive it in a timely manner and the matter is handled.

Posted by Crystal | October 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very Thankful

I hired Dunnigan Law to represent me on a Possession of Marijuana charge. Being that it was my first charge and I was facing jail time I was very nervous. One thing I admired about this attorney was he was honest and upfront. He did not sugar coat anything or try to lie, or charge me an outrageous a...mount of money. He even worked out a payment plan so I could still pay other bills as well as him. I was relieved when my charge was dismissed. Not only did he go above and beyond his office assistant, Christina was friendly and so helpful. She made me feel at ease. If I EVER did need A lawyer I will definitely use him.

Posted by Kayla | August 27, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very Impressed

I had a Reckless Driving and Driving on Suspended in Virginia Beach. Mr. Dunnigan was very comforting through the whole process. Christina was very professional, and always there to answer any questions I had, or assist in anything that I needed. It was so reassuring to feel like a real person and n...ot just another client. I was impressed that no matter what time of the day I called I was able to speak to either Christina or Attorney Brian never an answering machine. This is one team I am glad I had on my side. I highly recommend this Law Firm!! GREAT JOB my reckless driving was reduced to improper divining and my driving on suspended was dismissed!!

Posted by Samantha | July 23, 2014 | Car Accidents

Recommend Dunnigan strongly!

Dunnigan is very well rounded and I would strongly recommend him to anybody who needs a lawyer. Brian Dunnigan is knowledgeable and is fair priced compared to all the other lawyers out there. I was recently in a car accident and was charged with reckless driving. To be honest, I was terrified, but my... husband recommended me to Dunnigan and I felt immediate relief. His team is great and helped me out. Once my court date came up, he showed up well dressed and confident. When we got in front of the judge, he explained my situation and it was dropped. This all happened under 2 minutes flat. If you want a lawyer who knows his stuff and has a 100% great attitude, Brian Dunnigan is the lawyer for you.

Posted by Tobias | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I am happy

I was happy with the decision that happened on my court case I got lucky because the officer didn’t come to court I didn’t really know what was going to happen to me because so much change since the last time I was in traffic court it was up to the judge but back then it was up to a prosecutor so he ...really couldn’t tell me what was going to happen to me in court But he got my case dismissed because the officer didn’t show up so I am happy and I thank him for it and will I recommend him to someone else yes I will

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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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