Kirby LawFormer U.S. Federal Prosecutor
Former federal prosecutor defending serious federal cases in San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and across the Ninth Circuit. White collar, drug crimes, RICO, appeals.
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby defends clients across the full spectrum of federal criminal charges.
Fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, insider trading, and public corruption defense in federal court.
Defense against 18 USC § 1961 RICO charges, conspiracy, Hobbs Act, and organized crime allegations.
Federal drug conspiracy, trafficking, importation, and distribution charges. 21 USC § 841 and § 846 defense.
18 USC § 1956 and § 1957 money laundering, structuring, and Bank Secrecy Act violations.
Ninth Circuit and federal appellate practice. Sentencing appeals, 2255 habeas, and post-conviction relief.
IRS criminal investigations, tax evasion, false returns, and offshore account defense.
SEC and DOJ securities fraud investigations, insider trading, and market manipulation defense.
False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, and healthcare compliance defense.
Sherman Act, price fixing, bid rigging, and market allocation defense. DOJ Antitrust Division matters.
Federal criminal defense analysis from former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby.
How the guidelines work, what judges actually consider, and strategies for downward departures at sentencing.
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The Ninth Circuit appeals process explained: notice of appeal, briefing schedule, oral argument, and post-conviction options.
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Selected case results from federal criminal defense matters across the Southern District of California and Ninth Circuit.
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