The Mulligan Defense of La Quinta

The Mulligan Defense is a DUI Lawyer in La Quinta, CA. The firm specializes in criminal defense and DUI representation, serving clients in La Quinta, Coachella Valley, and Indio. Attorney Joshua Mulligan handles a range of criminal cases, including drug crimes and domestic violence, with a focus on providing strong, personalized defense. The firm offers free consultations and has served clients in the Coachella Valley since 2013. The Mulligan Defense holds a 4.90 rating based on 66 reviews.

The Mulligan Defense was formerly known as Wilkerson & Mulligan, a partnership that operated from 2013 to 2025 before Forest Wilkerson transitioned to a role as an Administrative Law Judge. Joshua Mulligan, the firm’s lead attorney, has over 20 years of experience in criminal defense and is a California State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a title held by less than 3% of attorneys in the state. Mulligan is a graduate of Cornell Law School and the Trial Lawyers College, which emphasizes storytelling and courtroom performance. Emil Pacelli, a paralegal at the firm, brings three years of criminal defense experience and training in legal research and eDiscovery.

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With a focus on turning clients’ stories into compelling legal defenses, The Mulligan Defense offers a strong, community-rooted legal voice in the Coachella Valley.