Shaun A. Sullivan
Leveling the Playing Field
Shaun A. Sullivan, Esq. is a Palm Springs native who's taken his talents from the West Coast to the East and back again. After wrapping up high school at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, Sullivan attended Colgate University for his undergraduate degree and then returned to sunny California to study law at the University of San Diego, where he was a key member of the San Diego Law Review.
As a legal professional, Sullivan is no stranger to high-stakes environments, having marked his debut as a defense attorney with a significant victory in a life-sentence trial during his rookie year in 2013. His remarkable legal acumen and consistent track record of success have earned him recognition in esteemed publications and media outlets, including The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio (“NPR”), The Desert Sun, The Daily Journal, and NBC Palm Springs.
Sullivan's early success was significantly influenced by his late father, a stalwart in California criminal defense known as "The Perry Mason of Palm Springs." Sullivan's own journey mirrors his father's in many ways, particularly in their shared commitment to defending their clients with unwavering determination and clever strategy.
Outside the courtroom, Sullivan is a passionate sports enthusiast, an avid movie critic, a discerning chess player, and a dedicated traveler. He leverages his understanding of these varied fields to draw powerful analogies that resonate with juries, making complex legal concepts accessible and relatable.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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- Microsoft Teams
- RingCentral
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Free Consultation
20 Minutes - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
For the right case.
- California
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Criminal Defense Attorney
- CJA Panel: United States District Court - Southern District of California
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- Trial Attorney
- The Sullivan Defense
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- University of San Diego School of Law
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Honors: San Diego Law Review
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- Colgate University
- B.A. (2007) | English; Film & Media
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- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- California Public Defender's Assosciation
- Current
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- Oscar Pistorius Trial
- Buehler's Day Off (Sports Radio)
- Donald Sterling Controversy
- Buehler's Day Off (Sports Radio)
- Colin Kaepernick Accused of Wrongdoing
- Buehler's Day Off (Sports Radio)
- Donald Sterling Appealing NBA's Order
- Buehler's Day Off (Sports Radio)
- Ed O'Bannon v. NCAA
- Buehler's Day Off (Sports Radio)
