We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Katherine Theresa Corrigan
also known as Kate Corrigan
About Katherine
Biography
Kate Corrigan, a former prosecutor, is a member of Corrigan | Welbourn, APLC. Her firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation and / or prosecution in state and federal court. Kate and the firm are AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and Kate is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Kate’s practice is primarily focused on federal criminal cases that range from complex white collar crime to drug trafficking and RICO cases. She also maintains a strong practice in the state criminal courts.
Kate is currently serving her third term as President of the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association and is a founding board member of the association. She is also serving as an officer of the Federal Bar Association – Orange County Chapter (President Elect). In addition, Kate is serving her third year as an Attorney Representative for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference. She also serves as a CJA Federal Trial Panel attorney for the Central District of California.
Kate is a sought after speaker and panelist and has enjoyed speaking around the country about complex federal criminal trial issues and has served as a faculty member of the Trial Skills Academy which is designed for federal criminal trial lawyers. In addition, she also participates in programs and panels discussing federal and state criminal law issues and policies.
Kate received her law degree from Pepperdine School of Law and her undergraduate education at University of California, Irvine, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science. She is admitted to the State Bar of California (1987-Present), United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC
4100 Newport Place, Suite 550, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Katherine Theresa Corrigan's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (4)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Cost of Services
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Took Large Retainer and Poor Result
Kate called me at 730 AM informing me that the DA was going to charge me unless I immediately retained them for “pre filing”. I rushed over to her office scared for my life and dropped off $10,000 check. After that I would get no responses to emails or phone calls. I was ultimately charged because Ka...
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest and integrity
After being con by attorney Michael Krauts. (He took $10k from his retainer for writing 2-3 paragraphs to the government and trying to talk me out of canceling his service) I found Mrs Corrigan. She smart, works with honesty and integrity. You never felt like she inflated her work time in order to ...
Katherine Theresa Corrigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of working with Kate Corrigan on a number of criminal cases. Kate is an aggressive defender who brings deep experience in both federal and state criminal cases. She has the respect of judges, prosecutors and her defense colleagues. Her knowledge the law is so well-respected, she frequently lectures on the law to other attorneys. I would recommend Kate to anyone looking for extremely competent criminal defense in Orange County, or anywhere."
"Kate is one of the most respected Federal Defense Attorneys in California. She is the current President of the Federal Bar Association, Orange County Chapter. She is zealous advocate and a talented trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is one of the best damn lawyers in Orange County. She knows all of the ins and outs of each court and has the ability to work out the best deals in even the toughest cases. It would be hard to find a more ethical hard working attorney."
"I refer everyone with a federal matter to Katherine ("Kate") Corrigan. She is the best in the business and does not overcharge for her services. Call her for a consultation if you have a federal or state criminal matter."
Craig Wilke
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
2007-2013 Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2003
2003-2013 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Corrigan & Welbourn, APLC
2004 - 2011
Attorney, Corrigan Law Corporation
1999 - 2004
Attorney, Molfetta & Corrigan
1988 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Orange County chapter)President
2011 - 2013
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1987
Pepperdine Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Univ of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
2012
Orange County Register
It Takes Thick Skin to Be a Defense Attorney
Languages
French
English