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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Team in Newport Beach
Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC has built its reputation on decades of legal excellence, a collaborative approach, and personalized client attention. Our team of former prosecutors brings over 100 years of combined experience to criminal defense, leveraging insider knowledge of prosecutorial strategies to craft tailored defense plans. We prioritize direct client engagement, ensuring every case receives the focused expertise of our founding attorneys rather than being delegated to junior staff. Our practice spans state and federal criminal charges, including DUI, drug crimes, theft, and violent offenses, with a proven track record of securing dismissals, reduced charges, and favorable verdicts.We maintain deep familiarity with Orange County's legal landscape, including Newport Beach's judicial nuances, to deliver strategic representation. Our commitment to accessibility ensures 24/7 availability and same-day appointments, while our boutique structure fosters stronger attorney-client relationships. We emphasize transparent communication, empowering clients with clear insights into their cases and legal options throughout the defense process.
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Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Theft Crimes
Federal Crimes
Violent Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Domestic Violence
Sexual Offenses
Three Strikes Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined criminal defense experience as former prosecutors
- Our founding attorneys personally handle every case without delegation to associates
- We provide 24/7 availability and same-day consultation appointments
- Our collaborative approach combines three seasoned attorneys' perspectives on each case
- We maintain proven success in dismissing charges and securing favorable verdicts
What people say
Lifesaver
Caring and professional
Restored faith in legal system
Genuine interest in clients
Excellent results
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Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers misdemeanor and felony charges including assault, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes. With former prosecutorial experience, we develop strategic defenses tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our attorneys leverage insider knowledge of courtroom procedures and evidence evaluation to challenge charges and negotiate favorable outcomes while maintaining 24/7 client accessibility throughout the legal process.
DUI Defense
Specializing in DUI defense, we handle alcohol and drug-related driving charges with strategies targeting evidence suppression and procedural violations. Our team challenges blood alcohol test validity, police conduct, and prosecution tactics while exploring diversion programs. We represent clients in DMV hearings to preserve driving privileges and work toward charge dismissals or reductions through technical and legal expertise.
Drug Crimes
We defend against drug possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges using constitutional challenges and forensic analysis. Our approach includes attacking unlawful search and seizure practices while exploring rehabilitation alternatives like drug court. We address both state and federal charges, focusing on minimizing long-term consequences to employment, licensing, and immigration status through strategic plea negotiations or trial advocacy.
Federal Crimes
Our federal criminal defense covers complex cases involving drug trafficking, white-collar offenses, and organized crime allegations. We navigate federal sentencing guidelines and prosecutorial strategies developed during our former prosecutorial careers. The practice emphasizes early intervention to prevent indictment and employs specialized experts to challenge complex financial or organized crime allegations in federal court systems.
Violent Crimes
We defend serious violent crime charges including assault, robbery, and domestic violence. Our strategy combines forensic analysis with witness credibility challenges while addressing underlying circumstances. We leverage prosecutorial experience to counter emotional courtroom dynamics and focus on constitutional defense aspects. The practice emphasizes minimizing long-term consequences to personal and professional reputations through trial preparation and negotiated resolutions.
People
Kate Corrigan
Attorney
Former deputy district attorney with extensive trial experience in criminal law. Specializes in complex felony defense and evidence analysis. Maintains focus on client communication and strategic courtroom advocacy.
T. Edward Welbourn
Attorney
Seasoned federal crimes lawyer with background as former prosecutor. Recognized for DUI defense expertise and successful case outcomes. Emphasizes personalized client support and aggressive courtroom representation.
Allan H. Stokke
Attorney
Trial-tested defense attorney with over 200 jury trials. Focuses on violent crime defense and complex criminal litigation. Combines prosecutorial insight with strategic defense planning for serious felony charges.
Questions
What are the most common criminal charges in Newport Beach?
Common charges include DUIs, drug offenses, theft, and assault cases. Newport Beach's nightlife contributes to frequent DUI enforcement, while theft charges often occur in commercial districts.
How does former prosecutorial experience benefit my defense?
Our former prosecutor background provides insider knowledge of prosecution strategies, evidence evaluation, and courtroom tactics to develop more effective defense approaches.
What should I do if arrested in Newport Beach?
Remain silent, request legal representation immediately, and contact our firm for guidance through bail procedures and evidence preservation.
Why is having a local attorney important?
Local presence ensures familiarity with Orange County courts, quicker response times, and established relationships with legal professionals in the area.
Can DUI charges be defeated?
Yes, through evidence challenges, procedural violations, or negotiated reductions. Our team has successfully secured dismissals and reduced charges for many clients.
What options exist for first-time drug offenders?
Eligible clients may qualify for diversion programs, deferred judgment, or drug court alternatives focusing on rehabilitation rather than incarceration.
