About Joshua
Joshua M. Mulligan is a California-licensed attorney specializing in criminal defense. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2004, holding bar number 233009, and maintains an active license. Mr. Mulligan is a partner at The Mulligan Defense, a law firm located at 78-060 Calle Estado, Suite 21, La Quinta, California 92253. He has been practicing law for over 20 years, focusing exclusively on criminal defense matters. His firm also has an office in Indio, California.
Mr. Mulligan earned his Juris Doctor degree from Cornell University Law School in 2004. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at 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 practice areas encompass a wide range of criminal defense cases, including DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, sex crimes, and violent crimes. He represents clients at all stages of the legal process, from pre-trial motions and negotiations to jury trials and appeals. His extensive experience has led to numerous case dismissals and favorable verdicts for his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Mulligan has been admitted to practice in various courts, including 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 position in Riverside County from 2007 to 2013. In 2013, he transitioned to private 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 recognized as a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Palm Springs Life magazine every year since 2014. Additionally, he holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Martindale-Hubbell, based on 34 reviews.
