Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends federal criminal cases in San Marcos, San Diego County. Cases heard at North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court. 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
North County criminal cases
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 North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court, located at 325 S. Melrose Drive in Vista. This courthouse handles federal criminal matters for San Marcos residents, so you should plan to appear there for all hearings.
Absolutely — because the North County Regional Center has its own local practices and judges, hiring a San Marcos attorney who regularly litigates there can be a strategic advantage. They will know the courtroom procedures and how to navigate the specific federal docket in Vista.
Yes, most San Marcos attorneys will schedule an initial consultation locally or via video, but they will also arrange to meet you at the Vista courthouse on your hearing day. This allows them to review your case with you in the same building where your federal charges will be adjudicated.
The North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court 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 San Marcos 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.