Dolan Law Offices

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

MONDAY NOV 10 🇺🇸 Join us at CDTA ❤️🤍💙

10/30/2025

Join us in celebrating John Patrick Dolan at the ABC Gala: A Beacon of Courage this November 4th at Fantasy Springs Resort! 🌟
We’re honored to support this incredible event and the mission of ABC Recovery Center.
Come be part of an evening that uplifts courage, community, and hope. 💙

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Dean John Patrick Dolan, who will be honored at The ABC Gala: A Beacon of Courage on November 4th at Fantasy Springs Resort! 🌟
As the leader of California Desert Trial Academy and founder of The Dolan Law Firm, Dean Dolan’s decades of dedication to justice, education, and community service have inspired countless lives. His unwavering commitment to ABC Recovery Center’s mission- fostering healthy communities and empowering recovery- truly exemplifies the power of compassion in action. 💙
Join us in congratulating Dean Dolan on this well-deserved recognition, and in celebrating the partnerships that continue to illuminate the path to healing and hope.

08/16/2025

Dean Dolan with Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, whose support has been invaluable to our law school community 🙏🏼 Together, we are shaping opportunities for the next generation of leaders. If you’re ready to pursue your passion for law, we invite you to join us ⚖️

07/20/2025

Rotary rolls deep! ⚖️🌀
Members of the Rotary Club of Indio joined in on the Founders Day fun at California Desert Trial Academy College of Law to support one of our own—Dean Dolan! A little learning, a lot of laughter, and plenty of pride in seeing a fellow Rotarian leading the next generation of legal minds.

06/28/2025

Have you always dreamed of becoming a lawyer? ⚖️ Founders Day is the perfect time to take the first step — join us for our open house and see what your future could look like 📚Are you planning to attend?

06/21/2025

When he’s not in the courtroom, you’ll find John Patrick Dolan leading the next generation of trial lawyers as Dean and Criminal Law Professor at California Desert Trial Academy. With over 40 years of experience and a passion for teaching, he brings real-world insight into every lesson.

Meet the Dean: John Patrick Dolan ⚖️
Dean John Patrick Dolan is a seasoned criminal defense attorney, award-winning debater, and founder of California Desert Trial Academy College of Law. A California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, he brings over 40 years of courtroom experience—from traffic tickets to death penalty cases. A proud graduate of Western State College of Law, Dean Dolan leads his own practice, Dolan Law Offices, based in Indio. In 2024, he was honored with the prestigious Laurence Tribe Award at the National Debate Tournament for his lifelong contributions to collegiate debate. As our Criminal Law professor and Dean, he brings unmatched legal insight, passion for teaching, and a deep commitment to developing the next generation of trial lawyers 📚

05/21/2025

Is law school in your future? 🔮Start your journey this fall at CDTA College of Law and turn your dream of becoming an attorney into reality ⚖️ Call us today @ 760-342-0900 📞

01/28/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate John Patrick Dolan’s incredible milestone of being recognized as a Certified Criminal Law Specialist for 20 years! 🎉

This honor, awarded by the California Board of Legal Specialization, reflects two decades of dedication, expertise, and excellence in the field of criminal law. With a legal career spanning well over two decades, John’s passion for justice and his commitment to providing outstanding representation have left a lasting impact on both his clients and the legal community.

Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! Here’s to John’s continued success and leadership in the legal profession. 👏

01/17/2025

what do you do if you’re arrested? ⚖️

01/07/2025

01/03/2025

Our very own John Patrick Dolan has been honored with the prestigious Laurence H. Tribe Distinguished Alumni Award!

John's journey from a standout debater at California State University Fullerton to a renowned criminal defense attorney and founder of the California Desert Trial Academy College of Law exemplifies the profound impact of debate skills in the legal arena. His dedication to justice, education, and the legal community has been unwavering, and this award is a testament to his exceptional career and service.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition of John Dolan’s achievements! 👏

CDTA is proud to celebrate our founder and dean, John Patrick Dolan, for receiving the Lawrence Tribe Award! This honor highlights his incredible contributions to the legal profession and his visionary leadership in shaping CDTA into a trailblazing institution for legal education. We are honored to have such an inspiring leader at the helm! 👏