Monte E. Kuligowski

Top Tier Criminal Defense, DUI, Reckless Driving & Personal Injury since 1997

28 years of experience

Virginia

MONTE KULIGOWSKI IS A VIRGINIA ATTORNEY who concentrates in DUI / DWI, reckless driving, felonies, misdemeanors and serious personal injury cases. He has handled speeding tickets to murder cases.

Monte has been defending clients throughout Virginia since 1997. He has won cases at every judicial level of the Commonwealth, including the Virginia Supreme Court (See, White v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 96 (2004)).

Attorney Kuligowski is also admitted to practice in federal District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He has won cases in both state and federal court. Over the years, he has gained experience with virtually every kind of DUI case, including elevated BAC, subsequent offense, felony, blood draw, watercraft and even an operating an aircraft under the influence case.

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. Monte has been interviewed and quoted by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and local media on landmark cases. His work is quoted in Wikipedia’s section on the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. 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. He represents clients in the cities of Hampton Roads and throughout Virginia. Mr. Kuligowski takes his cases seriously and works hard to protect the legal rights and interests of his clients.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
White Collar Crime
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free phone consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Personal Injury cases: No attorney fees unless we win your case
Virginia
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Principal Attorney
Monte E. Kuligowski, P.C.
2024 –

Current

Senior Litigation Attorney
Hampton Injury Law, PLC
2023 –

2024

Principal Attorney
Legal Defense Center
1997 –

2022

Regent University School of Law
Honors: Law Review member
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Legal Elite — Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, Virginia Beach
New World Report
2020
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Virginia Beach — Top 18
Expertise.com
2019
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach — Top 20
Expertise.com
2019
Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys
Expertise.com
2017
Best Criminal Defense Attorney — Virginia Beach
North America News — Legal Elite Awards
2017

Top Hampton Roads Lawyers
Coastal Virginia Magazine
2015
Nationally Ranked – Superior
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014

Hampton Bar Association

Member
Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Virginia State Bar

Member
1997 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
A Critical Review of Gibson v. Commonwealth of Virginia
Justice System Journal
2013
Gibson v. Commonwealth: The Ends of Justice Deferred?
Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law
2008
The Supreme Court’s Dilemma Respecting Establishment Clause Jurisprudence
Cumberland Law Review
2008
Does the Declaration of Independence Pass the Lemon Test?
Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy
2007
Rethinking DUI Law in Virginia
Richmond Law Review
2007

Romer v. Evans: Judicial Judgment or Emotive Utterance?
St. John’s School of Law – Journal of Civil Rights & Economic Development
1996

Websites & Blogs

Website
Criminal / Traffic Lawyer / Personal Injury Lawyer
Website


Monte E. Kuligowski, P.C.
4410 E. Claiborne Square, Suite 334
Hampton, VA 23666
US
Telephone: (757) 450-2341
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monte E. Kuligowski, P.C.
3640 S. Plaza Trail, Suite 202
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
US
Telephone: (757) 450-2341
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Monte E. Kuligowski

(757) 450-2341