La Quinta Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving the Coachella Valley and Indio Court
Wilkerson & Mulligan
Turning Your Story Into Justice
Wilkerson & Mulligan—La Quinta’s criminal lawyers who don’t sugarcoat it. You screwed up, or maybe you didn’t. Either way, now you’ve got “The System” breathing down your neck. You need a criminal attorney who knows the game, plays it smart, and doesn’t just show up to cash a check.
DUI lawyer? We’ve got you covered. Drug crimes, domestic violence? Yeah, we’ve seen it all. And let’s face it—sometimes life throws a curveball. One day, you’re sipping a cocktail in Palm Springs; the next, you’re staring down a courtroom full of people who think you’re guilty just because you showed up.
But here’s the thing: Wilkerson & Mulligan don’t just defend cases; we defend people. We take your story—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and we turn it into a defense so solid it makes the prosecutor sweat. Why? Because everyone deserves someone in their corner who gives a damn.
So if you’re tired of being just another case file, call us. We’re not here to judge you; we’re here to fight for you. And trust me, we’re good at it:
Over 40 years combined experience fighting for freedom. Hundreds of pre-trial dismissals, dozens of jury trial acquittals, and even a few wins on writs and appeals, because we fight as long as it takes.
More than 100 flawless 5-star reviews
Named “Top Lawyer” by Palm Springs Life Magazine every year since 2013
Attorney Joshua Mulligan is a California State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist
The Power of Your Truth
Attorney Joshua Mulligan didn’t just learn the law; he went to the Trial Lawyers College to learn how to turn your story into something real, something alive. Not just facts on a page, but the kind of truth that makes people sit up and pay attention—judges, juries, even the other side. This isn’t some run-of-the-mill courtroom hustle; it’s about making your case hit home, where it matters most—in the heart. Because when your story connects, it’s not just a defense—it’s a truth that demands justice.
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Forest Wilkerson is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the Coachella Valley. Aside from obtaining numerous acquittals, dismissals, and lesser charges for her clients, she has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in Criminal Defense in Palms Springs Life every year since 2013 and a “Top Appellate Attorney” since 2023.
Forest Wilkerson
Joshua Mulligan is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a distinction achieved by less than 5% of criminal defense attorneys. He’s a graduate of Cornell Law School, an Ivy League institution, as well as Trial Lawyers College which includes a four week program of intensive study and practice in trial storytelling and effective advocacy.
Joshua Mulligan
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Police and prosecutors rarely get the story right in domestic violence cases. We can help you get your story across to the courts.
SEX CRIMES
Being wrongly accused of a sex crime is probably the most terrible nightmare for someone to endure in the criminal justice system. We can help navigate the system and protect you.
DRUG CRIMES
Being accused of a drug crime, even simple possession, can change your life. We’ve learned how to fight the system from thousands of drug cases, big and small.