Top Rated Cathedral City Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
You need the best Cathedral City criminal lawyer? They’ve come after you, haven’t they? “The System,” with its cold, unfeeling gears grinding away at your life. Maybe you made a mistake, or maybe you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. But here’s what matters now: you’re facing criminal charges in Cathedral City, and you need someone who understands what it means to be up against the wall — someone who isn’t afraid to stand up to the bullies in the courtroom.
Attorney Mulligan’s Qualifications:
What makes The Mulligan Defense one of the best criminal attorneys serving Cathedral City?
He Doesn’t Dabble—He Dominates Criminal Defense
Josh does not handle divorces or business disputes. He lives and breathes criminal law. He knows how the system works, and he knows how to fight it.
He Knows This Place
Attorney Mulligan is not an outsider to Cathedral City. He has spent years in these courts — especially the Larson Justice Center in Indio — where the real fights happen. He knows the judges, the procedures, and how to get results. Riverside County is one of the harshest regions in California for criminal defendants, and Attorney Mulligan has worked these courts since 2007.
His Record Speaks for Itself
Joshua Mulligan has seen it all, and he has won. Thousands of pre-trial cases dismissed, dozens of “not guilty” verdicts, and more than 100 five-star reviews from people whose lives he has defended in Cathedral City. Palm Springs Life Magazine has recognized him as a “Top Criminal Defense Lawyer” every year since 2014.
He Limits His Caseload — He Doesn’t Limit His Effort
The Mulligan Defense is not a legal mill. By limiting the number of cases he accepts, Attorney Mulligan ensures that each client receives the time, attention, and thorough defense they deserve.
He’s on Your Side, Not the System’s
Joshua Mulligan believes in his clients. He treats them with dignity and respect. He becomes their voice when no one else will listen, their shield when the system comes after them, and their sword when it’s time to fight back.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Committed to Fighting the System
Attorney Mulligan has never worked for the side that puts people in jail. He has spent his entire career fighting the system — and he is not about to switch sides now.
- 9 years on the front lines as a Public Defender, earning a reputation for fearless trial work in serious felony cases
- 50+ jury trials and thousands of pretrial dismissals
- 2004 Ivy League graduate from Cornell Law School
- Graduate of the Trial Lawyers College
- Never a prosecutor, never a cop — lifelong defender of the accused
- Member of the Warren-Slaughter Inns of Court
What Attorney Mulligan Fights For in Cathedral City:
DUI Defense
They may try to take your freedom — Attorney Mulligan protects your driving privileges and your future. He defends clients in DMV hearings, motions, and trials.
Drug Crimes
Possession, sales, trafficking — the system lumps them all together. Josh fights for diversion, alternative sentencing, and solutions that help clients rebuild their lives.
Violent Crimes
They may call you an animal. Attorney Mulligan knows you are a person. He stands beside you and defends against charges like assault, robbery, and homicide.
Sex Crimes
False accusations can destroy lives. Attorney Mulligan handles these cases with the seriousness they demand, protecting your future and your rights in a system that often forgets “innocent until proven guilty.”
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases involve deep emotion and severe consequences. Attorney Mulligan ensures your voice is heard and protects your rights, whether you are in a traditional or same-sex relationship.
Restraining Orders
An unjust restraining order can cost you everything. Attorney Mulligan challenges these orders aggressively to protect your freedom and your reputation.
Mental Health Issues
Sometimes the real issue is something the legal system refuses to see. If you struggle with mental health challenges, Attorney Mulligan builds defenses that recognize those factors and push for treatment, not punishment.
Our Fight Is Your Fight
He Represents Everyone
Attorney Mulligan stands with tourists caught in unexpected situations, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community who face unfair judgment, and anyone accused due to mental health struggles in Cathedral City.
He Knows How to Tell Your Story
At the Trial Lawyers College, Joshua Mulligan learned how to turn a case into a powerful narrative that moves judges and juries. He shows the heart and soul of the case — not just the facts — to make justice possible.
He Won’t Back Down
In Cathedral City, Attorney Mulligan fights for your rights from beginning to end. He takes on big cases, stands up to the system, and defends your freedom relentlessly.
He Understands That Mental Health Matters
Attorney Mulligan knows that there is often more behind a criminal charge than what police acknowledge. He works to uncover those truths and get help where appropriate.
Don’t let them take your life away.
If you’re looking for a Cathedral City criminal lawyer or Cathedral City DUI attorney, contact The Mulligan Defense now for a free consultation. Attorney Mulligan will listen to your story and begin fighting for you immediately. He is here to turn your story into justice.
