Facing retaliation or qui tam issues in Downtown San Diego? Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby provides defense representation for whistleblowers and those accused of whistleblower-related violations in federal court.
333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Federal cases for San Diego & Imperial Counties
This courthouse handles all federal criminal cases originating in San Diego and Imperial Counties, including major drug trafficking, cross-border smuggling, and white collar cases. High-profile cases include United States v. Javier Arellano-Felix (cartel RICO) and United States v. Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos — related proceedings).
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
Medicare/Medicaid fraud, false claims, anti-kickback statute, Stark law violations
PPP loan fraud, EIDL fraud, pandemic relief program investigations
Contact a federal criminal defense attorney immediately. Cases connected to Downtown San Diego are typically heard at the U.S. District Court — Southern District of California in Downtown San Diego. Early intervention — before charges are filed if possible — gives your attorney the most options for pre-trial negotiation and motion practice.
Cases from Downtown San Diego fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court — Southern District of California. After arrest or indictment, you will appear before a magistrate judge for an initial appearance where charges are read and bail is set. The case then proceeds through preliminary hearing or grand jury, arraignment, pre-trial motions, and potentially trial — all at the Downtown San Diego courthouse.
The U.S. District Court — Southern District of California has its own local rules, assigned judges, and U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutors. An attorney who regularly practices in this specific courthouse understands which pre-trial strategies are effective with these judges, how the assigned AUSA typically approaches plea negotiations, and what sentencing outcomes are realistic for cases originating in the Downtown San Diego area.
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 Downtown San Diego 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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