Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby defends federal criminal cases in Point Loma and throughout San Diego County. 25+ years trial experience in federal court.
1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
All San Diego County criminal matters
Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, securities violations, public corruption
Federal trafficking, conspiracy, manufacturing, possession with intent to distribute
Organized crime, conspiracy charges, enterprise corruption, multi-defendant cases
Financial crimes, structuring, asset forfeiture, FinCEN and IRS investigations
IRS criminal investigations, failure to file, tax fraud, offshore account disclosures
2255 motions, direct appeals to the Ninth Circuit, post-conviction relief
Your case will be heard at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division located at 1100 Union Street, as this court has jurisdiction over federal offenses occurring within Point Loma and the broader San Diego County area. You should plan to appear there for all initial hearings and subsequent proceedings.
While Point Loma residence alone does not guarantee an advantage, a local attorney familiar with the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division can leverage knowledge of court procedures and relationships with prosecutors to potentially expedite your case. However, the most critical factor remains the attorney's experience in federal criminal defense, not their zip code.
First, exercise your right to remain silent and contact a federal criminal defense attorney before speaking with law enforcement. Your attorney will then guide you through the process of appearing at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, including arranging for your initial appearance and potential bail hearing.
The San Diego Superior Court — Central Division operates under its own local rules, its own judges, and its own assigned federal prosecutors. An attorney who regularly practices in this courthouse understands how specific judges handle suppression motions, what the assigned AUSA typically offers in plea negotiations, and what sentencing outcomes are realistic for cases from the Point Loma area. Do not hire a general practitioner who will be learning the federal system at your expense — your freedom deserves experienced representation that knows this courthouse.
For full practice area coverage — white collar crime, drug crimes, RICO, money laundering, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, PPP fraud, and federal appeals:
Kirby Law — Full Federal Criminal Defense PracticeFormer federal prosecutor John D. Kirby — 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
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