Monte E. Kuligowski
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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.
Practice Areas
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
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Hampton Injury Law, PLC
Year: 2023 - Current
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Legal Internship United States Attorney's Office
Year: 1996 - 1996
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Attorney Monte E. Kuligowski, PC
Year: 1997 - 2023
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Professional Associations
Virginia Bar Association Member (Current)
Virginia State Bar Member (1997 - Current)
Hampton Bar Association Member (Current)
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)
Awards
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Legal Elite -- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, Virginia Beach
New World Report 2020.0
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Top Hampton Roads Lawyers
Coastal Virginia Magazine 2015.0
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Best Car Accident Lawyers in Virginia Beach -- Top 18
Expertise.com 2019.0
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach -- Top 20
Expertise.com 2019.0
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Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys
Expertise.com 2017.0
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Best Criminal Defense Attorney -- Virginia Beach
North America News -- Legal Elite Awards 2017.0
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Nationally Ranked - Superior
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense 2014.0
Education
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Regent University School of Law
Honors: Law Review member
Speaking Engagements
Constitutional Law and Postmodern Culture, DAR Meeting, 2001
Constitutional Law and Postmodern Culture, DAR Meeting, 2001
Websites
https://www.hamptoninjurylawplc.com/mission-statement/monte-kuligowski/
Hampton Injury Law, PLC
http://www.legaldefensecenter.net
Legal Defense Center Website
Hampton Injury Law, PLC
1919 Commerce Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
Monday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
Legal Defense Center
3640 S. Plaza Trl., Suite 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Monday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday: Closed