Shaun Sullivan
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. Since then, 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.
Links to news coverage of Shaun’s cases:
NPR News – Some California Cities Criminalize Nuisance Code Violations
- https://www.npr.org/2018/02/14/585122825/some-california-cities-criminalize-nuisance-code-violations
San Francisco Chronicle – SF’s ‘Dark Prince’ Could Gain New Murder Trial After Judge’s Remarks Surface
Desert Sun – In Secret Recording, Judge Says Licked Envelope from HIV- Positive Murder Suspect is ‘Gross’
ABC10 – Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against SDPD
Desert Sun – Riverside County Sheriff’s Cheating Scandal Threatens Prosecution, Challenges Investigator’s Credibility
Hi-Desert Star – Defendant Testifies He Shot Attacker in Self Defense