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 16 - 19 of 19 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Brian | May 05, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

More then Happy

I was facing a Reckless Driving charge and court was Monday. I called all around to find an attorney whose office was opened on a Saturday being as my court Date was Monday. I was so relived when I called Dunnigan Law. I spoke with Christina who helped me feel more relaxed, I explained my situation ...to her and how I needed an Attorney by Monday, She stated that Dunnigan Law would be able to assist me. Christina Explained to me the process and quoted one of the most reasonable prices by far. By the end of the conversation I could not stop smiling. I showed up on Monday and Mr. Dunnigan was fully prepared and professionally dressed. He was able to get my Reckless Driving reduced to improper driving, I can not thank Christina and Mr. Dunnigan for all there help. I would definitely recommend them to ANYONE I know

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 Richard | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great help

Mr Dunnigian assisted in my driving on suspension dui related; which can lead to an additional year suspension. He and his staff were pleasant and helpful in assisting to get the charge reduced to driving without operator license on me when i pulled over which is a $10 fine and doesn't affect my dmv ...record. This was very important to me because I had just been promoted to manager clear my background check and have valid licenses. I would recommend him to anyone of friends and associates he has reasonable rates and have payment plans.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lowest form of representation

Hired Mr.Dunnigan (Brian) for a RD (failure to stop for school bus) charge in Newport News VA. He told me he could get the charge reduced to a civil charge without being on my driving record. Needless to say, the results wasn’t as he said. The charge was reduced to a civil charge as he said but would... still show up on my driving record as an infraction; after he reassure me it wasn’t. Most likely I could of achieved the same results if I represented myself. (my $450 lost, his $450 gain) I figured he would be able to do something that I wasn’t able to do on my own (boy! Was I wrong) He also told me he was going to summons a valuable witness to appear in court but never did what said he was going to do. I called a couple days before court just to confirm that he did summons the witness & his staff also reassured me they personally sent it out. (Obviously a lie) Nevertheless, Mr. Dunnigan didn’t even prepare for my case & it showed.I WOULD NOT recommend him to represent ANYONE in any type of law.

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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

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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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