# Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A.P.C. — Complete Site Reference Canonical domain: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/ --- ## Firm Overview John D. Kirby is a former Assistant United States Attorney with 25+ years of federal criminal trial experience. He represents clients in federal criminal matters nationwide, with deep expertise in the Southern District of California. - **Attorney**: John D. Kirby, California State Bar #149496 - **Firm**: The Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A.P.C. - **Office**: 401 West A Street, Suite 1150, San Diego, CA 92101 - **Phone**: +1 (619) 557-0100 - **Education**: University of Southern California (B.A.), Cornell Law School (J.D.) - **Former Role**: Assistant United States Attorney (10 years) - **Practice**: Federal criminal defense exclusively — white collar, drug crimes, conspiracy, fraud, RICO, money laundering, public corruption, antitrust, federal appeals, sentencing **Key differentiator**: Direct representation. Cases are handled personally by John D. Kirby, not delegated to junior associates. --- ## Homepage **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/ **Title**: John D. Kirby | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney | San Diego, CA The homepage presents the full brand picture: hero section with attorney positioning, practice area overview, three decades of experience, nationwide federal defense scope, San Diego County city coverage grid, notable case results, legal resources section, and contact/conversion area. It is structured as a scroll-through narrative designed to establish credibility, experience, and local authority. Core sections on the page: 1. Hero — "Your Defense, Directly" with attorney image and headline 2. "A career dedicated to federal criminal defense" — overview of the practice 3. "Three decades of excellence" — experience and credentials 4. "Federal criminal defense, nationwide" — scope of representation 5. "Federal criminal defense across San Diego County" — city grid with links to 9 city pages 6. "A record of extraordinary outcomes" — case results highlights 7. "Our legal resources" — links to depth articles and guides 8. "Direct representation starts here" — contact/CTA section --- ## About Page **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/about/ **Title**: About John D. Kirby | Law Offices of John D. Kirby **Description**: Verified attorney profile for John D. Kirby, including California State Bar #149496, office address, practice areas, and public professional profiles. Sections: - Professional Background — former federal prosecutor, 25+ years, Cornell Law School - Bar Admission — California State Bar #149496, admitted to practice in multiple federal districts - Practice Areas — white collar crime, drug trafficking, conspiracy, fraud, RICO, money laundering, public corruption, antitrust, federal appeals, sentencing --- ## Contact Page **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/contact/ Contact form, phone number, and physical office address. Office accepts consultations Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The firm serves clients nationwide from its San Diego office. --- ## Practice Areas **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/practice-areas/ Covers these federal criminal defense categories: - White Collar Crime (securities fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, PPP fraud, healthcare fraud) - Drug Trafficking & Drug Crimes (conspiracy, importation, distribution, possession with intent) - Conspiracy Charges (RICO, drug conspiracy, fraud conspiracy) - Money Laundering - Public Corruption & Bribery - Antitrust Violations - Tax Evasion & Tax Fraud - Federal Appeals - Sentencing Mitigation - Grand Jury Investigations - Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Defense --- ## Case Results **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/case-results/ Notable outcomes demonstrating trial experience and negotiation results. Cases span multiple federal criminal categories including white collar, drug trafficking, fraud, and conspiracy matters. --- ## FAQ Page **URL**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/faq/ Frequently asked questions covering: - Federal criminal process and timeline - What to expect during investigation, indictment, and trial - Sentencing guidelines and mitigation - Differences between state and federal criminal cases - How to select a federal defense attorney - Cost and representation structure (direct representation model) - Grand jury proceedings and what they mean --- ## San Diego County City Pages Geo-targeted service pages for 9 San Diego County municipalities: 1. **Carlsbad Federal Defense Lawyer** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/carlsbad-federal-defense-lawyer.html 2. **Chula Vista Federal Drug Crimes Lawyer** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/chula-vista-federal-drug-crimes-lawyer.html 3. **Coronado Federal Defense Attorney** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/coronado-federal-defense-attorney.html 4. **Del Mar Federal Criminal Defense** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/del-mar-federal-criminal-defense.html 5. **El Cajon Federal Criminal Attorney** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/el-cajon-federal-criminal-attorney.html 6. **La Jolla Federal Criminal Lawyer** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/la-jolla-federal-criminal-lawyer.html 7. **La Mesa Federal Criminal Lawyer** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/la-mesa-federal-criminal-lawyer.html 8. **National City Federal Defense** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/national-city-federal-defense.html 9. **San Diego Federal Criminal Defense Attorney** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/cities/san-diego-federal-criminal-defense-attorney.html Each city page covers: local federal court jurisdiction, why local federal counsel matters, practice areas relevant to that city, attorney background, and contact information. --- ## Depth Articles / Legal Guides In-depth articles on federal criminal defense topics: 1. **Federal Conspiracy Charges: Defense Strategy Guide** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-conspiracy-defense-attorney.html Covers conspiracy elements, federal vs state, defense strategies, and case process. 2. **Federal Criminal Appeals: Expert Guidance** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-criminal-appeal-attorney.html Appellate process, grounds for appeal, timelines, and what an appellate attorney does. 3. **Federal Criminal Trials: The Role of a Skilled Attorney** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-criminal-trial-attorney.html Trial phases, attorney role, jury selection, evidence, and defense strategy. 4. **Federal Drug Trafficking Charges: Legal Strategy** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-drug-trafficking-defense-attorney.html Federal drug schedules, trafficking thresholds, sentencing, and defense approaches. 5. **Federal Grand Jury Proceedings: Defense Perspective** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-grand-jury-defense-lawyer.html Grand jury process, subpoenas, witness rights, and defense counsel's role. 6. **Federal Sentencing Mitigation: Key Strategies** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-sentencing-mitigation-lawyer.html Federal sentencing guidelines, mitigating factors, downward departures, and post-conviction relief. 7. **Federal White Collar Crime Defense** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/federal-white-collar-crime-lawyer.html White collar investigation process, common charges, defense strategies, and regulatory context. 8. **Former Federal Prosecutor: Defense Insights** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/former-federal-prosecutor-defense-lawyer.html The advantage of former-prosecutor defense representation, inside perspective on federal cases. 9. **John Kirby Federal Defense: Complex Cases** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/john-kirby-federal-defense-attorney.html Attorney-specific profile focusing on complex, high-stakes federal criminal defense. 10. **Kirby Law: High-Stakes Federal Defense** URL: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/depth/kirby-law-federal-defense.html Firm-level overview of federal defense philosophy, approach, and track record. --- ## Utility Pages - **Privacy Policy**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/privacy.html - **Terms of Use**: https://lawofficesofjohnkirby.com/terms.html --- ## Structured Data Summary The site carries full JSON-LD structured data: - **LegalService** — firm name, address, phone, geo coordinates, area served (11 cities), opening hours, price range - **Person** — John D. 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