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 26 - 30 of 118 reviews

Posted by M | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Results

I had been charged for allegedly not scanning items in a self checkout. From the very beginning it was a misunderstanding, but that's what we all say right? First off i will start with the service i received from the day i called. I personally spoke with Monica, Amanda, and Angela. They provided me w...ith exceptional service everytime i called. They were beyond helpful and informative. I had no previous convictions or charges. I work 50+ hours every week as a contractor for DoD. I have 2 kids and a wife and even though i knew it was petty, i was worried about facing jail time and not being able to provide for my family, while also being considered a criminal for the rest of my life. I contacted Mr. Dunnigan's office after reading reviews on multiple firms. I told him the truth from the beginning and let him do what he does. I was advised to complete community service along with completing an online theft awareness course and conduct my own criminal background check of myself to show the courts, all before my court date as it would be beneficial in my case. I was only able to complete half of the community service, and i procrastinated on the background check so much that i was unable to have it back in time for my court date. Even after my inconsistencies Mr. Dunnigan got the charge dismissed, all that was left to do was pay a court cost. With such a huge relief, i will be able to get back to focusing on my future. While every case is different and has their own uniqueness Mr. Dunnigan was the guy for the job and i couldn't have asked for a better result. Thank you to the whole Dunnigan Law Firm team.

Posted by Khyrie | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

51 and scared

I was 51 years old, my first time being in real trouble with the law. I was terrified and didn’t know what to do. Mr. Dunnigan helped me get through this, and got my case dismissed.

Posted by Gustavo | February 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Genuine Attorney

I’m from Utah and got into some trouble that landed me in jail while working in Virginia Beach. I started getting letters from different attorneys once I got back home. Mr. Dunnigan’s letter was the first one that I received. The severity of my arrest required me to go back to court. I’ve never been... in trouble before, so I figured I probably should consult with a lawyer since I got so many letters. I researched the attorneys who letters I received, and I decided to go with Mr. Dunnigan. He explained to me very carefully what I was facing. He was very helpful and guided me to take courses and do community hours before my court date. What really surprised me how open he was a about being a believer in God. I’ve never hear of an attorney being so open about their faith. I’ve always thought attorneys were in their best interest to just take money from their customers. Mr. Dunnigan was very honest. He charged a very fair price, worked really hard, and got my charges dropped. I hope I never need a criminal attorney again, but I wish there could be more honest, Godly attorneys like him. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Adonis | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Thank u from Adonis (Las Vegas)

U did a fantastic job on my behave, if I ever need u again, I have ur number on speed dial....An will recommend, to friends and family

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

1st case

I really appreciated everything Dunnigan did for me. He was precise and kept me my educated and calm throughout the whole process. He even prayed with me! He is amazing and knows his stuff. Of course I will recommend him to anyone who needs him!

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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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