Kate Corrigan

Kate Corrigan is a distinguished criminal defense attorney and a member of Corrigan | Welbourn | Stokke, APLC, a firm dedicated exclusively to defending individuals and businesses facing state and federal criminal investigations and prosecutions. With a practice spanning over three decades, Kate has established herself as a leading advocate in federal and state criminal law, particularly in complex federal cases.

Kate earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. Admitted to the California Bar in 1987, she is licensed to practice in multiple federal courts, including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and all U.S. District Courts in California.

Kate’s practice focuses primarily on federal criminal defense, including complex white-collar cases involving healthcare fraud, securities fraud, investment fraud, and dark web transactions.

She also handles cases related to drug trafficking, RICO violations, and various state crimes such as arson, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. Her deep expertise and relentless advocacy have earned her and her firm an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Kate is a highly sought-after speaker and educator within the legal community. She serves on the faculty of the Trial Skills Academy and Cardozo Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, where she helps train the next generation of trial lawyers. She regularly lectures on federal criminal trial practice and participates in panels focused on significant legal and policy issues. Her dedication to the profession has earned her numerous honors, including the prestigious 2018 Alicemarie H. Stotler Award in recognition of her outstanding service to the federal courts and the broader legal community.

Kate’s leadership roles include serving as President of the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association – Orange County Chapter. Her extensive experience, dedication to justice, and commitment to her clients make her a preeminent figure in criminal defense law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC
• President, Federal Bar Association (Orange County chapter)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine Univ SOL
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Univ of California Irvine
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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