Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends federal criminal cases in Pacific Beach, 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
Your case will be processed at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, located at 1100 Union Street in downtown San Diego, which handles federal criminal proceedings for the region. This courthouse is the primary venue for arraignments, bail hearings, and trial motions for offenses originating anywhere in San Diego County, including Pacific Beach.
First, remain silent and request a federal criminal defense attorney who understands the specific procedures at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. Your lawyer will then work to secure your release from custody, review evidence, and file any necessary motions within the strict timelines enforced at that courthouse, often focusing on the federal nature of charges like drug trafficking or white-collar crimes common in beachside areas.
Federal defense involves stricter sentencing guidelines and different pretrial procedures than state court, and your attorney must be admitted to practice before the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division's federal panel. Unlike state cases, federal prosecutors in Pacific Beach matters often use grand jury indictments and longer investigation periods, requiring a lawyer who specializes in federal rules of evidence and the specific judges at 1100 Union Street.
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 Pacific Beach 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.