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 Big George | May 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer Great Man, Honest and open

I'm from Texas were our speed limits are commonly 75 mph. And we all know how that goes, that means if your within reason, our law enforcement does not bother you unless your approaching warp speed. And when you do receive a ticket, it's not uncommon to pay $100 or so to a ticket lawyer to have it di...smissed. So when I received my ticket for 87 in a 55 going over the Chesapeake bay bridge, I thought no biggie, I'll just hire a local ticket lawyer. As per the norm, I got 20 or so letters from local lawyers. I can't make this stuff up. The first one I opened was from Dunnigan Law. For whatever reason, I believe divine intervention, I called and I was told the price which at the time seemed so high. But they told me their procedures and were so polite and professional. So I decided to call a few other lawyers. OMG, to my surprise these crazies stated to me that the only way to resolve this was to retain them for $2,000 and that I would have to come back up to Virginia and appear in court because it was a reckless endangerment because of the speed. And hope that they could get a favorable verdict. Now keep in mind all three other firms stated I would have to come back up to Virginia. I started to get sick. $2,000 plus air travel, possibly rent a car or UBER, hotel stay, what else, what other expenses. So I to call Brian's firm again, I talked to the girls. They stated to me, get a copy of the rental agreement, take defensive driving, have a relatively clean driving record, get a few letters of characters and do some local community service. I didn't do the community service, Sorry, And most importantly I didn't have to come up to Virginia. And their fee was much less. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I asked are yall sure. Nobody else said anything close to this. They reassured me and asked if I'd like a call from Brian. I said yes and a few minutes later he call and reassured me. Well, without going any longer I can say everything they said they delivered on. It was reduced from reckless driving to a speeding ticket. And again yes, they were much cheaper. When I go back to Virginia, I wanna shake this mans hand, and give all his girls a hug. I hope I didn't miss anything, God bless

Posted by Reggie | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving 96/60 Charge Amended

Mr. Dunnigan got my charge amended to Improper Driving. Would greatly recommend to anybody facing a reckless/aggressive driving charge.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Ticket

Thanks for assisting me in my traffic violation and reducing the charge. I appreciate the attorney acting on my behalf since it would have been difficult to leave NY during our current Covid situation.9

Posted by Phillip | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional and Courteous

Dunnigan Law was very helpful and professional from the beginning. The staff was courteous and helpful and told me exactly what documentation they would need up front. They also recommended that I go ahead and take the VA Safe Driver course before my court date. Mr. Dunnigan was prompt to my court... appearance and through his professional dealing with the judge, my charges were dismissed. I am thankful and greatful that I used Dunnigan law.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Quick and painless

Im from Connecticut. Dunnigan took my case one time charge got reduced and set free.

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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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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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