Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends federal criminal cases in Coronado, San Diego County. Cases heard at U.S. District Court — Southern District of California. 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Federal cases for San Diego & Imperial Counties
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 prosecuted in the U.S. District Court — Southern District of California, located at 333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, because Coronado falls within that district’s jurisdiction. A federal criminal defense attorney familiar with that courthouse’s specific judges and procedures can help navigate your case effectively.
Unlike state court, the U.S. District Court — Southern District of California follows strict federal sentencing guidelines and procedural rules, often involving federal agents like the FBI or DEA even for incidents in Coronado. Your lawyer will focus on challenging federal jurisdiction, suppression motions, and negotiating with Assistant U.S. Attorneys at the San Diego federal prosecutor’s office.
First, refrain from discussing your case with anyone except your attorney, as statements can be used against you in the U.S. District Court — Southern District of California. Second, retain a lawyer experienced in federal defense for the San Diego division, who can secure your pretrial release from the Metropolitan Correctional Center and begin building a strategy tailored to Coronado-based evidence.
The U.S. District Court — Southern District of California 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 Coronado 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.
Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby — 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
All communications are confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege.