About Joshua

Joshua M. Mulligan is a California-licensed attorney specializing in felony protection. He was licensed to the State Bar of California in 2004, holding bar quantity 233009, and maintains a lively license. Mr. Mulligan is a companion at The Mulligan Defense, a law company located at seventy eight-060 Calle Estado, Suite 21, La Quinta, California 92253. He has been practicing law for over 20 years, focusing solely on criminal protection things. His firm additionally has a workplace in Indio, California.

Mr. Mulligan earned his Juris Doctor diploma from Cornell University Law School in 2004. Prior to law school, he finished his undergraduate studies on the University of Montana, graduating in 1999. During his time at Cornell, he contributed to the Journal of Law and Public Policy, with his student note being published.

Mr. Mulligan's areas of practice encompass a wide variety of felony protection instances, which includes DUI, drug crimes, family violence, sex crimes, and violent crimes. He represents clients in any respect levels of the judicial process, from pre-trial motions and bargaining sessions to jury trials and appeals. His in depth knowledge has led to numerous case dismissals and favorable verdicts for his clients.

Throughout his career, Mr. Mulligan has been admitted to practice in a number of courts, which includes the California Superior Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He began his legal career as a Deputy Public Defender in Tulare County from 2005 to 2007, followed by a role in Riverside County from 2007 to 2013. In 2013, he transitioned to personal practice, co-founding Wilkerson & Mulligan, which later became The Mulligan Defense in 2026.

Mr. Mulligan is a member of the California Public Defender Association and is an alumnus of the Trial Lawyers College. He has been acknowledged as a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Palm Springs Life mag every yr since 2014. Additionally, he holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on attorney rating service, based on 34 critiques.

Education

Univ of Montana

Undergraduate Degree

Cornell Univ

Law Degree

Experience

Partner

Wilkerson and Mulligan, PC
2013

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California Superior Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 2004
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2004

Types of Cases Handled

DUI drug crimes domestic violence sex crimes violent crimes

Legal Services Scope

Pre-trial motions Negotiations Jury trials Appeals

Certifications & Awards

Criminal Law Specialist

State Bar of California