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 Jerri | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

He's your attorney

My husband and I didn't know what to expect when we hired Mr Dunnigan. He was very honest and up front. Great attorney and very positive. He was affordable and worth it. Id recommend him to anybody .

Posted by Shay | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Driving on Suspended 3rd Offense

Mr. Dunnigan and Staff were awesome! Very professional and reliable team. Everyone answered all my questions and concerns in a timely fashion. Everyone family oriented, very considerate and can relate to everyday life situations and mistakes. Mr Dunnigan, very honest, upfront and to the point. T...ells you EXACTLY what to expect. My 3rd off carried jail time and disobeying traffic light. Didnt stop completely on right turn. He was the bomb in court. Charge was reduced to 2nd off and paid fine on the traffic charge. Definitely a man that knows how to get the job done! My personal statement..i love the fact that he puts God first. Man of morals and principles and to a client like myself that means alot. Would recommend him to anyone!! Thank you Mr D and family for your support and keeping me home for my children!!! You all stay blessed!!

Posted by Takeisha Glasgow | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grace

Mr. Dunnigan is a fantastic lawyer. I could not have asked for a better lawyer than this man to represent my 20 yr. old son. My Son was facing 5 felony charges and 1 misdemeanor charge. Just the thought of what my son could be facing with all those charges was the worst feeling in the world as a mot...her. But GOD!!!!! When I met Mr. Dunnigan I felt a since of relief in our time of trouble. He was honest and open with me about what my son could be facing and I really appreciated his honesty. Mr. Dunnigan prayed for my son, me and my family as we all were going through this with my son because we LOVE him. Mr. Dunnigan went to see my son the next morning before I could pick up the phone top call his office to make payment. This made me feel that it wasn't about my money but what was best for my son. Throughout the process the firm kept in touch with me on all updates.. Thanks Christina!!!!! She's awesome too. When the date came for court Mr. Dunnigan was prepared, professional and fought for my son. The results were that my son went from having 5 felonies and 1 misdemeanor to just 2 felonies. Praise God for leading me to Mr. Dunnigan. I look forward to him representing my son in the rest of his case. If you want a lawyer who fights for you this is the man that you should hire and I will continue to recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Job

I hired Dunnigan Law to represent me in a Reckless Driving ticket. I must say it was the BEST decision I made. I first spoke to Christina, whom made me feel at ease about my ticket, and explained to me everything I needed to do. When I met with Mr. Dunnigan I knew I made the right choice, He was able... to get my charge DISMISSED! I would definitely recommend him to everyone I know.

Posted by Tracy | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

110/55 Charges dropped

Yesterday I was represented in court by Mr. Dunnigan. He was very professional and easy to talk to. Most importantly HE GOT THE CHARGES DROPPED. I couldn't of asked for any better representation and I will recommend him to all of my friends if they need a lawyer. I cant thank you enough for your serv...ices. JOB WELL DONE SIR!

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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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