The Mulligan Defense of Twentynine Palms

The Mulligan Defense of Twentynine Palms is a criminal defense lawyer in Twentynine Palms, CA. The firm defends clients facing serious charges across the Coachella Valley, including DUI, drug crimes, and domestic violence, and serves the communities of Palm Springs, Indio, and the surrounding area. Attorney Joshua Mulligan has worked exclusively in criminal defense since graduating from Cornell Law School in 2004, and the firm holds a 4.90 rating based on 66 reviews.

Attorney Mulligan is a California State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a title held by fewer than 3% of California attorneys. He is also a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, a demanding program in psychodrama, acting, and storytelling. Mulligan has obtained hundreds of pre-trial case dismissals and dozens of "not guilty" verdicts at jury trial, and has been named "Top Lawyer" by Palm Springs Life Magazine every year since 2014. The firm was formerly Wilkerson & Mulligan, operating from 2013 to 2025, when co-founder Forest Wilkerson left to become an Administrative Law Judge. The practice now operates as The Mulligan Defense, with Joshua Mulligan continuing to handle all pending cases. The team also includes Emil Pacelli, an American Bar Association certified paralegal and UCLA graduate with more than three years of experience in criminal defense, discovery management, and trial preparation.

The firm is known for its strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings, and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. With over 20 years of experience fighting for freedom in criminal courts and a record of representing thousands of clients, The Mulligan Defense stands among the most credentialed criminal defense practices in the Coachella Valley.