Federal criminal defense playbook for Point Loma — former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby. 25+ years experience in federal criminal defense, trials, appeals, and sentencing.
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
Federal criminal cases originating from Point Loma are prosecuted at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, located at 1100 Union Street. This courthouse serves as the primary venue for all federal matters in San Diego County, including those involving Point Loma residents or incidents.
Unlike state court proceedings in Point Loma, federal representation at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division involves stricter sentencing guidelines, longer investigation periods, and mandatory minimums that require a lawyer experienced in federal rules. Your attorney must navigate the unique procedures of this courthouse, which differ significantly from local state court practices in Point Loma.
You may hire any federally licensed attorney, whether they practice in Point Loma or elsewhere, but they must be admitted to practice before the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. While a Point Loma-based lawyer can provide local convenience, the key factor is their familiarity with the federal judges and prosecutors at the 1100 Union Street courthouse.
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 Point Loma 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.
For full practice area coverage — white collar crime, drug crimes, RICO, money laundering, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, PPP fraud, and federal appeals:
Kirby Law — Full Federal Criminal Defense PracticeFormer federal prosecutor John D. Kirby — 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
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