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JK Moran Jr.
also known as J.K. Moran
About JK
Biography
Attorney J.K. MORAN, or ”JK” as his clients know him, was born John Kenneth Moran, Jr., in Providence, Rhode Island. He established himself early on as a gold medal winning, nationally ranked public speaker.
World Class Education
He then entered the prestigious University of Notre Dame. One of the youngest students to attend Notre Dame, he also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in English), in just three years.
Military Service
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, including a “hardship tour” in Thule, Greenland, our country’s first line of defense during the Cold War.
Legal Education
He received his Doctor of Law degree from Villanova University School of Law near Philadelphia. He was the only student at the law school to ever maintain full time employment while completing a three year curriculum. While there, he was awarded a scholarship and merited selection for the esteemed Resident Counselor Program. He also attended USC and UCLA. He completed his specialized education by completing the rigourous curriculum of the National College for the DUI Defense* on the campus ofHarvard Law School
Our Current Specialized Services
With state of the art law offices in Palm Springs, the Moran Law Firm is successfully representing visitors and residents from all walks of life, including the rich and famous. This law firm offers you the added advantage of familiarity and winning experience in the local courts and at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in San Bernardino. Call within 10 days of your arrest so we can save your license! If you call immediately, we may even be able to stop the charges from being filed.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
90%
40 years
Criminal Defense
10%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 54 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Moran Law Firm
777 Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 200-75, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
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JK Moran Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Eric | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyers are important
Mr Moran is the best attorney without a doubt. He fights for you, he works late hours to make sure your life isn’t takin away from you. These are all facts and just to name a couple. I hired Mr Moran on my case and it was a difficult one but he got me the best deal imaginable and changed my life fore...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent DUI criminal defense
Best lawyer in the coachella valley hands down. Help me whit my case. And saved me time from missing work. He took care on everything on his own....
Posted by Bert | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
JK Moran is great lawyer. He handled my case in a timely manor and got me a good deal with the court. Thanks JK
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Experience
Honors
2000
Bird Award, Desert Bar Association
1982
President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Founder, Moran Law Firm
1981 - 1981
City Attorney, City of Rancho Mirage
1975 - 1982
City Attorney, City of Palm Springs, CA
1974 - 1974
Staff Council to Law Revision Committees, State Bar Of California
Associations
1998 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1979 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationBarrister
1974 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1974 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
Education
2006
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Continuing Education
1998
Harvard University Law School
National College for the DUI Defense
1973
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
University of Notre Dame
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
Publications
1980
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO)
Defending Rent Review Ordinance
Languages
English