(619) 557-0100
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor — 30+ Years

Federal Criminal Defense
John D. Kirby

Former federal prosecutor defending serious federal cases in San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and across the Ninth Circuit. White collar, drug crimes, RICO, appeals.

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30+
Years Experience
9th
Circuit Practice
24/7
Availability
CA + AZ
Bar Admissions

Federal Practice Areas

Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby defends clients across the full spectrum of federal criminal charges.

White Collar Defense

Fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, insider trading, and public corruption defense in federal court.

RICO & Racketeering

Defense against 18 USC § 1961 RICO charges, conspiracy, Hobbs Act, and organized crime allegations.

Drug Trafficking Defense

Federal drug conspiracy, trafficking, importation, and distribution charges. 21 USC § 841 and § 846 defense.

Money Laundering Defense

18 USC § 1956 and § 1957 money laundering, structuring, and Bank Secrecy Act violations.

Federal Appeals

Ninth Circuit and federal appellate practice. Sentencing appeals, 2255 habeas, and post-conviction relief.

Tax Evasion & Fraud

IRS criminal investigations, tax evasion, false returns, and offshore account defense.

Securities Fraud

SEC and DOJ securities fraud investigations, insider trading, and market manipulation defense.

Healthcare Fraud

False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, and healthcare compliance defense.

Antitrust Defense

Sherman Act, price fixing, bid rigging, and market allocation defense. DOJ Antitrust Division matters.

Latest Dispatches

Federal criminal defense analysis from former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby.

Federal Courthouse
Federal Defense

Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines

How the guidelines work, what judges actually consider, and strategies for downward departures at sentencing.

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Federal Building
Appeals

Federal Criminal Appeals — What to Expect

The Ninth Circuit appeals process explained: notice of appeal, briefing schedule, oral argument, and post-conviction options.

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Case Results

Case Results — Federal Criminal Defense

Selected case results from federal criminal defense matters across the Southern District of California and Ninth Circuit.

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Speak With a Former Federal Prosecutor

If you or someone you know is under federal investigation or facing federal charges, time is critical. Call now for a confidential consultation.

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