Corrigan Welbourn Stokke

Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC, has built a strong reputation in Orange County criminal defense through focused representation, courtroom experience, and client-centered service. Founded to provide high-level criminal defense solutions, the firm combines more than 100 years of legal experience with a collaborative approach that gives every client direct access to seasoned attorneys. The firm remains intentionally small, so cases are never passed to inexperienced lawyers. Each matter receives detailed preparation and strategic attention designed to protect the rights and future of the accused.

Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC, stands apart through the experience of three former prosecutors who have spent their legal careers focused on criminal law. This background provides valuable insight into how prosecutors build cases, allowing the firm to create proactive defense strategies for both state and federal charges. Practice areas include DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, white collar crimes, theft crimes, murder, gang crimes, hate crimes, sexual offenses, and federal crimes. The firm also handles serious felony matters and Three Strikes cases with careful analysis and aggressive advocacy.

Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC, emphasizes personalized legal counsel and constant communication throughout every stage of representation. The firm understands the stress criminal charges create and works to ensure clients remain informed and supported during the legal process. A collaborative defense model allows each attorney to contribute strategic insight, strengthening the overall defense approach for every case.

Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC, has achieved notable case outcomes, including attempted murder charges dismissed, felony embezzlement charges dismissed, DUI charges dismissed, and battery with serious bodily injury reduced to a misdemeanor. The firm has also earned recognition from Super Lawyers, AV-rated Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers of America, the California State Bar, and the Orange County Bar Association. These recognitions reflect a continued commitment to legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and effective criminal defense representation in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County.