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Atty. Peter John Nolan

Atty. Peter John Nolan

Peter J. Nolan is Of Counsel with Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, practicing in the area of civil litigation, labor and employment litigation, and public agency litigation.

Indian Wells Indian Wells 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (760) 946-7217 Email

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Peter John Nolan is an Of Counsel based in Indian Wells, California, practforg at Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney Llp. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999), Nevada (2018), and District of Columbia United States District Court for the Central District of California United Stat (2021). Educated at Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University (JD, 1999) and California State University - Fresno (B.A. Loyola, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The State Bar of California The State Bar of Nevada Desert Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Indian Wells, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Peter J. Nolan is Of Counsel with Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, practicing in the area of civil litigation, labor and employment litigation, and public agency litigation
  • Prior to joining Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, Mr. Nolan was a prosecutor with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for 19 years, where he served as supervisor of the Homicide and Gang Unit
  • Mr. Nolan has extensive litigation experience, having tried over a hundred cases to verdict
  • His success in trial led to Mr. Nolan receiving many professional accolades for his service
  • Most notably, being recognized by the California District Attorney’s Association as the “Statewide Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year” for 2013
  • He was also named Riverside County District Attorney “Prosecutor of the Year” in 2008, 2009, and 2013
  • Mr. Nolan also serves as Professor of Law at the California Desert Trial Academy, where he teaches Evidence and Trial Advocacy
  • Mr. Nolan served as the Keynote Speaker at the 2018 CDTA Commencement Ceremony
  • Mr. Nolan has always been involved with our community, striving to make a difference in the lives of others
  • He has volunteered his time with the Family YMCA of the Desert Youth & Government Program, coached high school mock trial teams, managed/coached youth sport teams, and participated in various community improvement projects ranging from food and clothing drives to child abuse prevention, graffiti removal and gang awareness programs

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Indian Wells are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Peter John Nolan's law office located?
Peter John Nolan's law practice is located in Indian Wells, California. The firm is Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Peter John Nolan practiced law?
Peter John Nolan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Peter John Nolan go to law school?
Peter John Nolan earned their education at (JD, 1999); (B.A. Loyola, 1992).
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Peter John Nolan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
- 1999
B.A. Loyola
California State University - Fresno
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
Nevada
Admitted: 2018
District of Columbia United States District Court for the Central District of California United Stat
Admitted: 2021

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