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ATTORNEY MONTE KULIGOWSKI has been defending clients since 1997 and has won cases at every judicial level of the state, including the Supreme Court of Virginia (See, White v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 96 (2004)). Monte is also licensed to practice law in federal District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He has won cases in both state and federal court.
Attorney Monte has experience with misdemeanor and felony cases from petty larceny to first degree murder. Monte has a wide range of experience with DUI/DWI cases, including second offense, refusal, elevated BAC, felony, blood draw, watercraft and even operating an aircraft under the influence case. And he has defended thousands of clients for reckless driving.
Monte's legal writings have been published in law journals by the law schools at Duke, Virginia, Richmond, Samford and St. John's. His article, "Rethinking DUI Law in Virginia," is published in Vol. 42, Issue 2 of the University of Richmond Law Review. His article, "A Critical Review of Gibson v. Commonwealth," is published in Vol. 29, No. 2 of the Justice System Journal, a peer-edited journal published by the National Center for State Courts. Attorney Kuligowski has been interviewed and quoted by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and local media on landmark legal cases. Monte's work is quoted in Wikipedia's section on the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution.
Monte has represented almost every class of citizen, including enlisted military personnel, high ranking military officers, blue collar workers, white collar workers, law enforcement officers, professors and fellow attorneys.
Monte represents clients in the cities of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk, Newport News, Northampton County, Southampton County and throughout the state of Virginia.
"I take my cases seriously and work hard to protect the legal rights and interests of my clients." --Atty. Monte Kuligowski
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1718 N. King St., Second Floor, Hampton, VA, 23669
11815 Fountain Way, Newport News, VA, 23606
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Posted by Julian | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Godsend
This review is long overdue- Attorney Monte Kuligowski represented me in absentia back in the fall of 2013; it is now 2015, and I, today, feel guilty and disrespectful for not already giving this man a glowing review for his crucial help in my case. For those of you who are in a testy predicament and...
Posted by Brenda | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Wreckless Driving in Virginia
I am an out of state resident. I reside in New York, and went to Virginia to road trip with a couple of people. As I was driving down the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, I was pulled over by the officers. I did not realize that I was going fast because I had been driving for a good 8 hour. For someone ...
Posted by Jacob | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Possesion of marijuana
Got me out of every last little thing, couldn't have been happier with the results. I can't say thank you enough to this guy. Monte is the man, and I would highly recommend him to ANYONE who needs a great lawyer. Thanks so much
Posted by Christopher | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Greatest Lawyer in the Area!
I would like to thank the legal defense team at the Monte Kuligowski legal defense office. They Took my case personally and always provided the best legal advice. Above all of that, in the end they got my charges dropped down to the lowest level and it didn't even go on my driving record! I am ver...
Posted by Brian | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Lucky Rabbits Foot
I've used Mr. Kuligowski to help me beat a reckless driving (by speed 89/55) charge and I walked out of court with a totally different charge (defective equipment). I'm back six years later for another reckless driving general (improper control/bad brakes) and he was confident the case would be throw...
"I endorse this lawyer having known Monte for many years. I know his clients are in good hands as my referrals report timely professional legal advice given based on his experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. His willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for his clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Mr. Kuligowski."
"I have known Monte since law school where we were class mates. He is extremely intelligent and a hard worker. I would and have recommended him to anyone needing legal defense."
"I endorse Monte Kuligowski because I regularly see him fighting for his clients when I am in Virginia Beach. He has a reputation for strong advocacy and integrity."
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Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Expertise.com
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Legal Elite -- Best Criminal Defense Attorney, Virginia Beach, New World Report
2019
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Virginia Beach -- Top 18, Expertise.com
2019
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach -- Top 20, Expertise.com
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Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Expertise.com
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Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
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Best Criminal Defense Attorney -- Virginia Beach, North America News -- Legal Elite Awards
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Client Satisfaction - Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Membership invitation top 100 criminal defense trial lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top Hampton Roads Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2014
Nationally Ranked - Superior, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
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Regent Law Review - Research Editor, Regent University Law School
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Principal Attorney, Monte E. Kuligowski, P.C.
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Senior Trial Attorney, Hampton Injury Law, PLC
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Owner, Attorney, Legal Defense Center
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