Forest Michele Wilkerson

Forest Michele Wilkerson

Google Rating

4.8(58 reviews)

  • 78-060 Calle Estado Suite 6 La Quinta, CA 92253
  • +1-760-777-4322
  • josh@fwjmlaw.com

About:

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.

Jurisdiction:California

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

Undergraduate Degree Univ of San Diego School of Law
Franklin Univ

Associations

Member
California State Bar
2005 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Sep 11, 2025Googlevia Google

Steven Rogers

"I had a challenging case in which I felt I was wrongly accused. I hired Josh Mulligan, who immediately recognized that the case required special attention - and might even need to go to trial. Throughout the complicated process of navigating the court system, he was incredibly helpful, keeping me informed and giving me confidence all the way up to the trial date. In the end, he managed to get the CASE DISMISSED! This was truly a lifesaver, especially given how it could have impacted me professionally. I’ve now learned that when you need legal assistance, there are three things that matter most: realistic advice, someone who understands the legal process and can explain it clearly, and personal one-on-one support. With Josh, you’ll get all three. I hope to never need Josh’s services again—for obvious reasons—but I can, without hesitation, recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance."

RATED 5.0

Sep 4, 2025Googlevia Google

Jynxvnotti SWG

"Joshua Mulligan is an outstanding attorney. From the start, he was honest, prepared, and fully dedicated to my case. He fought hard for me, explained everything clearly, and delivered the best possible outcome — he beat my case. If you need a lawyer in Palm Desert who truly cares and knows how to win, I highly recommend him."

RATED 1.0

Aug 18, 2025Googlevia Google

LINDSAY NESMITH

"Don’t make the mistake our family made. Mulligan did not fight for my brother in his trial. He did the least amount of work and my brother ended up guilty with a maximum sentence with a felony charge, no probation and no initial bail . He wouldn’t challenge the lies that were spoken from the plaintiffs’s whitenesses and when we questioned him about it, he said, “I don’t want to draw out the trial, the jury has all the evidence and they will read the facts when they deliberate”. Every time we called Mulligan to discuss my brother’s case he would be cordial, but then tell us he needed to get to his other cases. My brother is not a violent offender, he’s a beautiful person, but with Mulligan as his lawyer the plaintiff was free to show the jury a made up person in the courtroom."

RATED 1.0

Aug 18, 2025Googlevia Google

Ashley Hazel

"My ex husband was raided by a child exploitation team out of Sacramento for downloading and distributing “lot’s” of child pornography as stated by the private investigator conducting this investigation. During this investigation they also found a camera in her bedroom along with sex toys that were place someplace else not sure where. I had to have someone from the FBI come to my home and dna swab my daughter and I was promoted to urgently file an emergency ex-parte by CPS… In court Mr.Mulligan argued that just because individuals like to watch this material online it doesn’t mean he would do anything physical to our daughter. I was also told that it’s his legal right to encrypt ILLEGAL material. Thanks to him I still coparent with him to this day. Great job to Mr.Mulligan for defending child exploitation material. Yes I am being sarcastic."

RATED 5.0

Apr 18, 2025Googlevia Google

Kevin Walsh

"We were extremely lucky to have found Wilkerson and Mulligan to represent us. Josh Mulligan, in our first phone call, gave us a clear view of what I was dealing with, how the courts view these cases, and what I could expect from what I had described to him. He set an appointment for the next day. Meeting him, we were impressed by his knowledge of the law, the courts, and probable outcomes. I will also say that he is a very kind, patient, and thorough man who made us feel reassured that we understood what was the best and worst case scenarios to expect. I will happily say that my case was resolved with an even better result than he had predicted. We feel so lucky to have found Wilkerson and Mulligan to represent us, and also to have gotten to befriend Josh Mulligan. Also, shoutout to Emil for his help!"