Monte Edward Kuligowski

Monte Edward Kuligowski

also known as 757-424-5402

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 28 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Hampton, VA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

1718 N. King St., Second Floor, Hampton, VA

About Monte

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 34%

Reckless driving and serious traffic offenses.

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

Defense of misdemeanors through serious felonies, from trespassing to first degree murder. And criminal traffic law such as driving on suspended license, hit and run, elude police, fail to yield to law enforcement, fictitious tags or plates.

33%
Personal Injury 33%

Auto accidents and other personal injury cases.

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Peninsula Law Center

1718 N. King St., Second Floor, Hampton, VA, 23669

Peninsula Law Center

11815 Fountain Way, Newport News, VA, 23606

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5.0 /5.0

76 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

"Saved My Job, Exceeded Every Expectation: Monte Kuligowski Is the Real Deal"

Mr. Monte Edward Kuligowski is an outstanding attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. He represented me in a challenging traffic court case that threatened my livelihood. Throughout the process, he was incredibly patient, taking the time to thoroughly explain the issues, my o...ptions, and the best path forward. While no attorney can guarantee results, Mr. Kuligowski went above and beyond by carefully problem-solving and exploring every possible option. In my case, he delivered a significantly better outcome than we had initially hoped for. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and quiet confidence helped ease my anxiety during what was a very stressful situation. He took my case seriously, truly understood my circumstances, and fought hard on my behalf. I highly recommend Monte Edward Kuligowski to anyone who needs a dedicated and skilled attorney. I was truly fortunate to have him on my side.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless driving case dismissed

I received a reckless driving charge in Hampton, VA for failure to signal in association with an fender bender (which is a totally overdone charge relative to the supposed offense). Additionally, I live across the state and it would have been a large burden to travel to Hampton for the court case. Mr.... Kuligowski advised me of my options in the case and what he saw as the most likely outcomes. Ultimately he was able to attend the hearing without me being present and was able to successfully have the case dismissed. I appreciated his honesty in explaining the possibilities in the case and what my options were. I definitely recommend you hire Mr. Kuligowski if in a similar position.

Posted by Justin | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Driving Too Fast For Hwy Conditions

Monte Kuligowski is trustworthy, reliable, with great communication skills, strong knowledge of the law, and to mention, he got my case dismissed. I hired him and he paid attention to every detail of my case. He answered any questions that I had about my court case. He had a positive outlook throug...hout my situation and kept me encouraged, informed, prepared, and feeling confident about my court case.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review

Highly Recommend Monte for any cases you have. Very professional, straight to the point, walks you through every step. He definitely helped significantly lower the penalties in my cases. I would say he is probably the best Attorney in the District.

Posted by A/B | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Hire Mr. Kuligowski!!

Hired Mr. Kuligowski for my boyfriend who received a reckless speeding ticket when visiting VA. We realized what this ticket really was a became upset because it’s sad that you can go to jail for speeding. We called all around looking for a VA lawyer & found Monte. He answered on a Sunday, we were th...ankful. After thinking long a hard we hired him. At that point we were nervous because we don’t live in VA and wasn’t sure if he would care. Communication was great, honest, prepared & willing to help. The day of court we literally were scared to death because we planned for the worst because we knew he was going to jail because he we clocked at 100!!!!! Monte talked to my boyfriend and was very honest with him about the way things could go and what he can do for him. We trusted a stranger with his FREEDOM!!!! During court Monte realized that the cop made a major mistake during the stop & caught it right away. We didn’t even realize it, Monte catching this allowed my boyfriend to walk away FREE. We are so grateful. Monte is sharp and on point I would recommend him to anyone needing a lawyer in VA. Thank you again, we are grateful!!!

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Monte Edward Kuligowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Davis

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gregg Stade

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have great respect for Mr. Kuligowski and highly endorse him as an attorney."

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Lazaro Blanco

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Shrager

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Monte. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jason Sarver

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Always best to go with a specialist, rather than a general practitioner."

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Nadine Jett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Edrie Pfeiffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Matney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Expertise.com

2020

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

2017

Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Expertise.com

2017

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Best Criminal Defense Attorney -- Virginia Beach, North America News -- Legal Elite Awards

2015

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

1996

Regent Law Review - Research Editor, Regent University Law School

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Principal Attorney, Monte E. Kuligowski, P.C.

2023 - 2024

Senior Trial Attorney, Hampton Injury Law, PLC

1997 - 2023

Owner, Attorney, Legal Defense Center

1996 - 1996

Legal Internship, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

1997 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Taylor

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Wei

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Dinisco

Not guilty

Commonwealth v. Polowczyk

Felonies and one misdemeanor dropped (nolle prossed); pled guilty to one misdemeanor

Commonwealth v. Price

dismissed

Commonwealth v. Brooks

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Caceres

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Zazadze

Dismissed

Commonweatlh v. Martinez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Gooding

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. George

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Stephenson

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jimenez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jusufovic

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Armas

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Young

Nolle prosequi (dropped) & Reduced

Commonwealth v. McCloud

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jeffo

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Christovich

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Miller

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Williams

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Rodriguez

Dismissed

United States v. Del la Cruz

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Centeno

Dismissed

Hofemeister

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Hatefipour

Reduced

Commonwealth v. McCollum

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Fatherly

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Kercheval

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Shelby

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jones

Reinstated into VASAP

Commonwealth v. Shaw

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Wiedenfeld

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Heyde

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Miller

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Gallo

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. McCloud

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jankee

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Holland

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Duncan

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Miniet

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Whitman

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Crafton

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Kirby

Not Guilty -- Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Terralon

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Sultzer

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Massey

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Lindstrom

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Paoletti

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Viel

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Howell

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Mapson

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Scott

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Gemeda

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Perez

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Moreno

Dismissed

City of Virginia Beach v. Shi

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. James

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Massey

Dismissed and Reduced

Commonwealth v. Taylor

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Quintana-Gonzales

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Martin

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Lewis

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Davis

Reduced

Commonwealth v. King-Roberson

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Williams

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Jeffords

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Holt

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Stevens

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Mosby

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Anderson

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Holder

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Blevins

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Sanderson

Not Guilty

City of Chesapeake v. Ruffin

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Batton

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Arredondo

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Moss

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Gould

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Myers

Nolle Prosequi (Dropped) and Reduced

Commonwealth v. Kendrick

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Harrell

Nolle Prosequi (Charges Dropped)

Commonwealth v. O'Connor

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Patel

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Wilkins

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Baker

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Custis

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Moser

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Eccleston

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Waddell

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Allison

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Facey

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Kanala

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Coston

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Harris

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Billings

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Sanders

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Makon

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Voorhees

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Downs

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Lamb

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Erwin

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Robinson

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Wheeler

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Lewis

Dismissed -- Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Fernandez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. McGill

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Horn

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Khare

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Genty

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Johnson

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Akhmedov

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Stone

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Hidalgo

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Van Scoyoc

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Ross

Nolle Prosequi (Dropped)

Commonwealth v. Ross

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Robinson

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Fennell

Reduced

Commonwealth v. O'Reily

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Saunders

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Stone

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Fernandez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Reynolds

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Zahorodna

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Maruyama

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Accardo

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Kim

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Killian

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Tankard

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Brooks

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Walker

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Thompson

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Nikolov

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Escamilla

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Kennedy

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Rego-Martinez

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Jordan

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Fernandez

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Bosque

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Washington

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Eiban

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Miller-Schaub

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Smith

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Garcia

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

United States v. Durden

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Hill

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Parra

Nolle prosequi (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Grover

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Vogel

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Valentino

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Reed

Amended (Reduced)

Commonwealth v. Savage

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Warren

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Khullar

Dismissed

United States v. Haley

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Trinkley

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Billups

Dismissed

Federico v. Williams

$25K judgment

Commonwealth v. Reddick

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Dahl

Dismissed

Corpus v. Trimblett

$18K Judgment

Commonwealth v. Daniel

Nolle prosequi (charges dropped)

Commonwealth v. Griffith

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Hull

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Jordan

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Ardillo

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Reed

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Sica

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Davis

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jones

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Meadows

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Meadows

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Plaza

Nol Prossed (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Kew

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Johnson

Nol Prossed (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Nguyen

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Darrow

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. O'neal

Nol Prossed (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Silva

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Culver

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Allen

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Monroe

Nol Prossed (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Brown

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jordan

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Seawright

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Hoyda

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Smullen

Reduced & Dismissed

United States v. Kempfert

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Kazmierczak

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Leshanski

Nol Prossed and Reduced

Commwealth v. Steggeman

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Rush

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Amos

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Rodriguez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Montgomery

Mandatory jail time avoided

Commonwealth v. Reddick

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Phillips

Nolle Prosequi (case dropped)

Commonwealth v. Maltz

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Jones

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Thomson

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Williams

Nolle prosequi (charges dropped)

Commonwealth v. Huddleston

Nol Prossed (dropped)

Commonwealth v. Ortolano

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Riddick

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Samuelson

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Padilla

Mandatory jail time avoided

Commonwealth v. Bryant

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Long

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Work

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Quinones-Berrios

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Backus

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Garrett

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Williams

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Davis

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Shadle

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Pirtle

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Owens

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Kennedy

Nolle Prosequi

Commonwealth v. Jackson

Reduced

Commonwealth v. Silva

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Feller

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Bancroft

Dismissed and Reduced

Commonwealth v. Skeist

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Diaz

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Roberts

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Kew

Not Guilty

White v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Reversed

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Education

1996

Regent Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2001

DAR Meeting

Constitutional Law and Postmodern Culture

Publications

2013

Virginian Pilot - Interviewed and quoted in article Court Ruling Won't Hamper DUI Prosecution

2013

Virginia Lawyers Weekly - Interviewed and quoted in article DUI case could have impact on Implied Consent

2008

Justice System Journal, A peer-edited publication of the National Center for State Courts A Critical Review of Gibson v. Commonwealth of Virginia

2008

Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law Gibson v. Commonwealth: The Ends of Justice Deferred?

2007

University of Richmond Law Review Rethinking DUI Law in Virginia

2007

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Does the Declaration of Independence Pass the Lemon Test?

1996

St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary Romer v. Evans: Judicial Judgment or Emotive Utterance?

Languages

English

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