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 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Burton | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

Mr. Dunnigan is without doubt who you want representing you. The entire team was exceptional. They accepted my case with short notice and traveled an hour to represent me. Best possible outcome as well! Blessed!

Posted by Angelina | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Assault and battery

Mr.dunnigan is an amazing lawyer always came to court with a great attitude and smile anytime I would call his office a very sweet lady always went above and beyond to make sure I received every bit of information I needed and more if I had a question Me,dunnigan always got right back to me very godl...y man so happy with his work I regret him to anyone I know my charges were dropped on so thankful for this firm

Posted by Mike the thankful Motorist | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

THANKFUL!!!!

My wife spotted Mr. Dunnigan's office on her way to work one morning and gave me his contact information. I contacted the law office of Brian Dunnigan shortly after being arrested for a DWI. I was with heavy concern about my case and the possible consequences I could face if found guilty. Mr. Dunniga...n's office was always available and pleasant when speaking. Mr. Dunnigan himself helped ease my mind everytime he and I spoke via cellphone. He stood out to me initially because when I spoke to him the first time, he mentioned and stated certain observations he noticed in regards to my case that no other lawyer I'd previously spoken to mentioned. That observance alone strengthened my confidence in his expertise. As things progressed, I had only one continuation which gave Mr. Dunnigan time to gather and assess information needed to proceed if necessary. He and I spoke the weekend before my case was to be heard on Monday; it was to my surprise that everything Mr. Dunnigan said to me during that conversation came to pass that morning in court. My DWI case was dismissed and I was free to go. No smoke or mirrors, just research, reassurance and strong faith permeated in every single meeting with him. I am thankful to say the least to have had a seasoned veteran wielding his years in my favor. Thank you again to Dunnigan Law for being not only professional but personable as well!

Posted by Evan | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Illegal turn three times legal limit dui

I hired the Dunnigan law firm because I was charged with a dui with a high alcohol blood content .21 I also made an illegal turn which led to me being pulled over. I was extremely guilty and looking to 90 days of jail time with 10 mandatory from the state of Virginia. Mr dunnigan was honest and told... me from the first day that we met for consolation what could happen I respect him for that it because I was in fact guilty. We prayed in his office for mercy and Mr Dunnigans law firm began working on My case postponing my court case three months forward instead of the impeding few weeks originally orchestrated from my arraignment. Mr dunnigans law firm maintained to acquire contact with the police department as well as the prosecutor of my case they were able to instruct me on how to prepare for our upcoming case which ended up with the driving offense being dropped and a very serious dui mandatory of ten days dropped to just 4 days on weekends which is very hard to pull off I am very thankful to the dunnigan law firm they are always helpful and resourceful they are on top of each client individually and they are serious about making sure that you have everything you need to maintain peace of mind during what can be a difficult time

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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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