Brian Charles Corrigan

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Brian Charles Corrigan

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197 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockwall, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime

1008 Ridge Rd., Suite 101, Rockwall, TX

About Brian

Biography

Top Local Criminal Trial Lawyer - Proven Winner - Former Chief Prosecutor.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Drug Crime 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Brian Corrigan

1008 Ridge Rd., Suite 101, Rockwall, TX, 75087

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Law Office of Brian Corrigan

555 Republic Drive, 2nd Floor, Plano, TX, 75074

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Brian Charles Corrigan's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Assault case

I am just a normal person who has a job and family. I never dreamed I would have to hire an attorney for being assaulted in my own backyard. Brian was very professional, prompt and discussed the case in language that I could understand. He presented the case to the D.A. office and the case was dis...missed. He was familiar with the D.A. and the court rulings. Awesome job Brian. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015 | Violent Crime

A true legal champion!

An immediate face- to- face meeting with Attorney Brian Corrigan resulted in his taking my case within 5 minutes of our conversation. He assured me that my case was winnable and not to be overly concerned. His confidence radiated in his articulation of my situation, and he took the time to be most co...mpassionate and sincere with me. In my opinion, he is the best attorney I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He is a true legal champion within his profession. I base this on my life work experience of decades within the law enforcement sector. His legal expertise is par excellent. You cannot find a better attorney than Brian Corrigan. His overall legal knowledge and experience reflects in his ability to win criminal cases like mine. My case was a complicated and a political nightmare to me; however Brian Corrigan's overall strategic legal maneuvers and influence resulted in a non-indictment 7 months after my arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (CHL). In my opinion, no other attorney in his field can best Brian Corrigan as a Texas criminal attorney.

Posted by Devin | June 18, 2013 | Violent Crime

A Miracle Worker

I came to Brian Corrigan about 2 months ago when my boyfriend was arrested in New York City and was being extradited to Dallas, Texas for violating his deferred adjudication for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When I first started my research for this I found out he could be facing 5 to 9...9 years in prison. After talking to Brian Corrigan he reassured me that we were going to aim to get his probation re-instated in Texas, Brian Corrigan did one better then that with a lot of work he got him off with time served and no probation. You can only imagine how overwhelmed with happiness I was. Brian Corrgian is an amazing lawyer who went above and beyond to get my boyfriend the best deal possible he truly cares about his client and the outcome of the case. Brian Corrigan communicated with me and my boyfriend throughout the case and really helped us. We are forever grateful for his dedication and hard work , he gave my boyfriend the opportunity to start a new life. I recommend him for anyone going threw legal issues as he really is a miracle worker.

Posted by Michelle | June 16, 2013 | Violent Crime

Beyond what we could have imagined!

Since I live in Chicago, I was a little apprehensive about hiring a lawyer without meeting him first. I found Brian on Avvo, and since he was a former prosecutor, I called him first, and, after calling a few other lawyers, chose Brian to handle my boyfriend's probation violation case. After discussin...g some of the suggestions other lawyers had made, Brian explained why the aggressive suggestion (that sounded good to us because it would have relieved us of jail immediately) was NOT a good idea. Turns out, Brian was right- being overly aggressive would not have given us the long term positive results we ended up getting. We had a difficult case- my boyfriend was charged with a felony assault while on vacation in Texas from Chicago, and got 10 years probation in 2008. Luckily, he was able to transfer his probation to continue his life in Chicago, and ended up in an incident that caused him to be arrested for several misdemeanor battery's (and resisting arrest) in Chicago in 2012. Though his misdemeanor case had yet to go to trial, the state of Texas came for him for violating his probation and extradited him from Chicago to Texas. This gave Brian TWO issues to deal with. It looked bad- we were devastated and thought my boyfriend might end up having to serve his probation sentence in a Texas jail. That's when Brian came to the rescue! With my boyfriend in jail and me in Chicago, everything had to be done with me over the phone- Brian kept me informed of every little change, idea, conversation he had with the district attorney in Texas and the district attorney in Chicago, and managed to get the Chicago case completely dismissed, and my boyfriends probation reinstated with NO extra time added, NO extra community service hours. Probation was reinstated with 0 strings attached. Since my boyfriend was arrested in Chicago, I picked up his wallet and clothes from the county in Chicago before he'd been transferred to Texas, so he was about to be released with no wallet, no clothes, and no way home. Brian was kind enough to let me mail HIM the wallet, and use him as a Texas ATM machine and arranged for my boyfriend to have a place to pick up his wallet so he could get a bus ticket back to Chicago. My gut was right with the first phone call I made, and as stressful as it was dealing with this case (for me and my boyfriend), Brian alleviated all our worries and pulled some magic tricks that were beyond belief. Now, not only is the Chicago case dismissed, and probation reinstated without contingencies, BUT Brian revealed that my boyfriends probation can be presented in two years for possible reduction in time AND when the time is reduced (because we will ABSOLUTELY get Brian on that), it's a felony charge that can be expunged from his record. News neither of us had any idea was possible. There are not enough stars to give Brian. He has helped us in ways we could not have imagined possible. Keeping me up to date when I'm so far away, helping my boyfriend understand exactly what is happening with his Chicago AND probation case, getting things to magically disappear (the misdemeanors AND news of expungment), and then getting things to appear in Texas from Chicago (wallet and money a la personal ATM) makes this man a magician of his field. So many thanks to him!

Posted by Ashley | October 01, 2012 | Violent Crime

GREAT LAWYER!!!!!!!!

My name is Ashley. I was accused of 2 counts of physical contact assault. Brian is a very good lawyer...he basically caught all of the witnesses in their lie in court in front of the DA. I would truly recommend him because he is very knowledgeable, he kept me informed....very responsive and he was ve...ry trustworthy. He is truly a genuine, nice person. But when he is in court he does not play!! He was very professional and aggressive in court. He changed my whole perception of lawyers. They are not all out to get money. There are actually excellent lawyers like Brian who wants to truly help the clients. Both cases were dismissed on the same day. Thanks Brian and God Bless.

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Waren Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an outstanding attorney. He is ethical, experienced, and a tireless advocate for his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

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"Brian is an excellent and dedicated attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and has great results. I have no hesitation in endorsing him."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Pask

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

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"Brian is an aggresive criminal defense attorney who will do everything in his power to get you a great result."

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Thomas Hooton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. if you need a great lawyer who won't mislead you then call Brian."

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Keith Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"Brian and I worked together when we were both prosecutors. He helped train me when I got assigned to felony court. He's a very talented attorney, and one of the hardest workers I've ever been around. Brian is always prepared, and works hard for his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

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

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Nathan Majors

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. I wouldn't hesitate to refer any family member, friend, or client to Brian to handle a criminal matter."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. he is an excellent atorney. i have worked with him on both sides. he is competent ethical and experienced."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating, Justia

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Brian Corrigan

2007 - 2010

First Assistant District Attorney, Kaufman County District Attorneys Office

2000 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Rockwall County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court Northern District of Texas

Criminal Justice Act Panel Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court Eastern District of Texas

Criminal Justice Act Panel Member

2007 - 2010

Kaufman Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ACQUITTAL In Injury to a Child Causing Serious Bodily Injury Case

Verdict of Not Guilty

SECOND DEGREE MANUFACTURE/DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CASE DISMISSED IN DALLAS COUNTY

CASE DISMISSED

Evading Arrest in Motor Vehicle Case Dismissed in Kaufman County

CASE DISMISSED after motion to suppress was granted

ACQUITTAL IN DWI Trial in Collin County

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

ACQUITTAL IN DWI Trial in Collin County

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

ACQUITTAL IN Super Aggravated Sexual Assault Trial in Rockwall County

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

Family Violence Felony Assault Impeding NO BILLED by Dallas County Grand Jury

NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY

Rockwall County DWI Case DISMISSED

CASE DISMISSED after motion to suppress was granted

Felony Assault Public Servant Case No Billed by Collin County Grand Jury

NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY

Aggravated Assault case No Billed by Collin County Grand Jury

NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY

ACQUITTAL in DWI Trial in Dallas County

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

ACQUITTAL in DWI Trial in Dallas County

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

DISMISSAL AFTER MISTRIAL - Hunt County Aggravated Assault Charge

CASE DISMISSED - after Mistrial - Government Witness misconduct

ACQUITTAL in Dallas Possession with Intent to Deliver Charge

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

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Education

1999

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1996

Alma College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Johnathan Ramsey Case Interviewed for Legal Perspective

Languages

English

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