Joseph M. McMullen
Top rated Civil Rights attorney in San Diego, California
Law Offices of Joseph M. McMullenPractice Areas: Civil Rights, White Collar Crimes
Licensed in California since: 2006
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Law Offices of Joseph M. McMullen
501 W. BroadwaySuite 1510
San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-501-2000 Email: Joseph M. McMullen Visit website
Details
Joe has focused on federal cases in the Southern District of California and other jurisdictions around the country for nearly two decades. His jury trial successes include several acquittals on all counts in federal criminal cases and plaintiff’s verdicts in police misconduct cases resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars for the violation of his clients’ constitutional rights. He is passionate about successfully navigating the unexpected storms that threaten his clients’ joie de vivre. He speaks Spanish, not French, but he embodies that phrase. Joe is honored most of his clients are referred by other attorneys including former opposing counsel. He is a frequent speaker on exposing law enforcement misconduct at trial for the National Police Accountability Project.
First Admitted: 2006, California
Professional Webpage: http://www.jmm-legal.com/about/
- Jury trial verdict of $1.8M against County of San Diego for wrongful death at San Diego Central Jail. , 2024
- Jury trial verdict for $6.4M against San Bernardino County for wrongful death caused by High Desert Detention Center. , 2024
- Bench trial verdict. $1.525M against U.S. Customs & Border Protection for false imprisonment. , 2024
- Not guilty verdict on all counts in jury trial charging physician with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. , 2022
- Dismissal of all counts of federal healthcare fraud indictment alleging conspiracy to violate Anti-Kickback Statute after multi-year multi-agency investigation. , 2022
- Settlement of $2.5 million for plaintiff client in Fourth Amendment excessive force and false arrest case against a San Diego police officer. , 2021
- Unanimous jury verdict awarding compensatory and punitive damages in the amount of $1,532,000 to client subjected to false arrest and excessive force by a San Diego police detective. , 2020
- B.A., Major: Economics; Minor: Philosophy
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2016