Local Indio Criminal Defense Attorneys Focused on the Coachella Valley
The Mulligan Defense is known in Indio as the no-BS DUI defense option. Maybe you screwed up, maybe you didn’t. Either way, “The System” is breathing down your neck, and you need someone who knows how the game works and isn’t just here to collect a paycheck.
Drunk driving charges? The Mulligan Defense handles them. DMV hearing? Attorney Mulligan has been there and handled that. Life blindsides people—one day you’re sipping cocktails at Neil’s Lounge, and the next, you’re staring down a judge who already seems to have an opinion about you.
Here’s the deal: Attorney Mulligan doesn’t just defend cases—he defends people. He takes your story, the messy, complicated truth of it, and builds a defense that makes prosecutors sweat and juries pay attention. Everyone deserves someone in their corner who actually gives a damn.
Tired of being treated like just another file in a stack? Contact the Mulligan Defense. Attorney Mulligan isn’t here to judge—he’s here to fight. And he’s proven he’s damn good at it:
Your Truth is Power
Joshua Mulligan doesn’t just know the law—he trained at the Trial Lawyers College to turn your story into something real. Not dry facts, but a truth that moves people—judges, juries, even the other side. This isn’t about cookie-cutter defenses or courtroom clichés. It’s about building a case so compelling it demands justice. When your story connects, it becomes a truth that can change everything.
DUI Lawyers with Proven Success in Indio
Attorney Mulligan has tackled hundreds of DUI cases—everything from first-time DUIs to high-stakes cases involving injuries or fatalities. He doesn’t just dabble in the science of blood and breath testing; he understands it deeply. He knows how to expose weaknesses in “evidence” and build solid defenses.
Avoid Common DUI Pitfalls
Getting hit with a DUI charge can feel like a mental, emotional, and financial wrecking ball. Many people think, “I’ll just plead guilty and get it over with.” WRONG. That is usually the worst choice.
Before making a decision you can’t take back, speak with an experienced Indio criminal defense attorney—someone who knows how to fight back.
Attorney Mulligan asks the questions that make prosecutors squirm:
Was the traffic stop legitimate? If not, evidence can get tossed.
Were you actually driving? Sitting in your car doesn’t always mean driving.
Are the tests reliable? Breath and blood machines malfunction and create false results.
Here’s the deal: Attorney Mulligan listens. Your health issues, your circumstances, the strange details that don’t seem important—they matter. Your story isn’t noise—it’s the key to turning this around.
Straightforward Advice, Honest Representation
Attorney Mulligan does not sugarcoat. If fighting isn’t the smart move, he’ll tell you straight. But if there’s even a sliver of a chance to push back, he’ll take it and fight hard. No fluff, no nonsense—just honest guidance and relentless defense.
- 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
Indio DUI Attorneys Who Know the Local Courts
Indio DUI cases are handled at the Larson Justice Center. Attorney Mulligan has provided DUI defense in Indio since 2007. He knows the local judges, prosecutors, and court staff. Riverside County prosecutors approach cases differently from those in Los Angeles or San Bernardino, and that local knowledge shapes the defense strategy.
Indio DUI Defense for Out-of-Town Clients
Indio is a major tourist destination for Coachella, Stagecoach, and other events. Many visitors end up facing DUI charges. Attorney Mulligan has successfully represented clients from across the country and internationally. The Mulligan Defense handles paperwork electronically and often resolves cases without requiring clients to appear in court.
Phone or Zoom consultations are available.
Specialized DUI Defense Expertise
DMV Hearing Defense:
Protecting your license after an arrest. DMV APS hearings evaluate breath/blood results and the validity of the stop.
Drug DUI:
Defense against accusations involving substances like amphetamines or methamphetamine where “impairment” is subjective.
Marijuana DUI Defense:
Challenging the unreliable science of THC impairment testing.
Felony DUI Defense:
Most DUIs are misdemeanors, but felony charges arise in cases involving injury or multiple priors.
Vehicular Manslaughter Defense:
In tragic cases, every detail is examined to challenge evidence and mitigate consequences.
Watson Murder Defense:
When a DUI becomes a Watson murder charge, Attorney Mulligan analyzes intent, prior advisements, and the circumstances to construct a powerful defense.
Child Endangerment DUI Defense:
Significant charges that impact custody and freedom—Attorney Mulligan fights to protect both.
DUI Probation Violations:
DUI probation terms are complex. Attorney Mulligan has handled everything from reinstatement of classes to challenging false positive SCRAM readings.
When it comes to DUI defense, the Mulligan Defense does not settle—Attorney Mulligan fights. Choose the Indio DUI lawyer who will stand with you from start to finish.
