Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends federal criminal cases in Encinitas, San Diego County. Cases heard at San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
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
Even though the alleged conduct occurred in Encinitas, federal charges are prosecuted at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division located at 1100 Union Street. That courthouse handles all federal criminal matters for San Diego County, including cases originating from Encinitas.
Remain silent and request a lawyer without delay, as anything you say can be used against you at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. An experienced federal defense attorney can begin working on your case before you are transported from Encinitas to the downtown courthouse for initial appearance.
Your attorney will first review the indictment or complaint filed at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division and challenge any evidence obtained from local Encinitas law enforcement. They then negotiate with federal prosecutors in the same courthouse, leveraging any weaknesses in the government’s case to seek dismissal, reduction, or a favorable plea agreement.
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 Encinitas 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.