Joshua Mulligan

Joshua Mulligan

Google Rating

4.8(56 reviews)

  • 78-060 Calle Estado Suite 21 La Quinta, CA 92253
  • +1-760-777-4322
  • josh@fwjmlaw.com
Criminal Law, Juvenile/Dependency, Family Law, Victims’ Rights

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

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

Undergraduate Degree Cornell Univ
Univ of Montana

Awards

Top Lawyer
Palm Springs Life
2018

Associations

Member
California State Bar
2004 - Present

Reviews


RATED 1.0

Aug 7, 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 1.0

Aug 3, 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 5.0

May 10, 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!"

RATED 5.0

Apr 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Alfredo Rebaza

"Everyone Josh is the best lawyer you can ever ask for ! beautiful way he expresses himself in court ! I love the way Josh explained and told my story in court . Family court and criminal court hes got it ! Thank you Josh"

RATED 5.0

Dec 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Bertrand Vasquez

"Josh and his team are great. They helped me with my case, and kept me informed every step of the way. Josh got me the best possible outcome, and I am very grateful. Shoutout to Emil, legal assistant, who snare sure to send me all the documents related to my case. Thank you! :)"