Firm Background

Founded in Orange County, California in 1980 by original partners Gary Pohlson and Gary Moorhead, the law firm of Pohlson & Moorhead, L.L.P. has served clients primarily in the Southern California area for the past 30 years, specializing in personal injury matters and state and federal criminal defense matters.

Gary Pohlson was a deputy district attorney with Orange County before leaving for private practice. Gary Moorhead was an associate with the Southern California insurance defense firm of Schell and Delamer for four years before founding the firm in 1980. The firm was formerly ‘Pohlson, Moorhead & Goethals, LLP’ from 1990-2002. Thomas M. Goethals was appointed a Superior Court Judge by the Governor and withdrew from private practice on December 31, 2002.

Gary Pohlson and Gary Moorhead are two Orange County attorneys whose unparalleled reputation, dedication and aggressive client representation put them a step above the rest. If you want consistently proven results call (949) 859-7070 today and let Pohlson & Moorhead LLP help you get the justice you deserve.

Pohlson & Moorhead LLP is rated ‘AV’ by Martindale-Hubbell, the nationally recognized lawyer registry. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system is based on the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not. AV Peer Review Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity An ‘AV’ rating is the highest professional rating given by the company. Polhson & Moorhead are proud of this accomplishment and are confident that it is an accreditation that was duly earned.

Statement of Practice

Civil: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Head and Spinal Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Premises Liability, Trip and Falls, Dangerous Conditions of Public Property, Products Liability, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice and other tortious injuries

Criminal Defense: Felonies, Homicide, Robbery, Burglary, Embezzlement, Domestic Violence/Spousal Abuse, Fraud Three Strikes, Drugs, Assault and Battery, White Collar Crimes, DUI, Juvenile Crimes, Parole and Probation Violations; Misdemeanors, Traffic Violations, Narcotics, DMV Hearings Child Custody, Juvenile Crimes, Prostitution, Kidnapping, and the gamet from misdameanors to felonies