The Law Office of Joseph T. Rhea is a distinguished criminal defense firm based in Palm Springs, specializing exclusively in DUI and criminal defense cases throughout the California desert region. With over twenty years of dedicated practice and a Harvard University background, Attorney Rhea is recognized for his aggressive, client-focused representation and an outstanding record of case dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and favorable settlements.
Operating with a philosophy of personalized, zealous advocacy, the firm meets every client personally to develop robust defense strategies. Attorney Rhea is known locally as a tenacious litigator who provides compassionate guidance through complex legal challenges, particularly for individuals facing serious state and federal charges. The practice is especially adept at handling high-stakes cases arising from major local events and serves clients across Riverside County’s desert communities.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI Defense
- Domestic Violence Cases
- Drug Crimes (Possession, Sales, Psychedelics)
- Stagecoach Festival Arrests
- Coachella Music Festival Arrests
- Felonies
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Theft Crimes
- Traffic Offenses
- Expungements
- Internet Crimes
- Breath & Blood Test Defense
- DUI Penalties Guidance
- DUI Process Representation
- Field Sobriety Test Challenges
- Multiple DUI Charges
- Vehicular Manslaughter Defense
- Marsy’s Counsel
- Strategy & Mediation Sessions
The firm serves clients across the Coachella Valley and broader California desert region, including Indio, Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Joshua Tree, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Twentynine Palms, and Yucca Valley. Attorney Rhea has been named a Top DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer every year since 2010, reflecting his consistent excellence and commitment to client success.
