Facing SEC or securities fraud charges in La Jolla? Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends clients in federal securities fraud, insider trading, and investment fraud cases.
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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 statutes like the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 often govern cases in La Jolla, but California’s Corporate Securities Law of 1968 also applies. Because your charges will be heard at San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, your attorney must understand both federal and state precedents specific to this courthouse.
At the Central Division, your defense lawyer will typically file motions to dismiss or suppress evidence before a judge in Department 61 or a similar fraud-dedicated courtroom. For a La Jolla defendant, these hearings are critical to challenge the sufficiency of the indictment or the legality of any SEC or FBI wiretaps.
First, your attorney must immediately secure all trading records and communications from your home or office in La Jolla to preserve evidence. Second, they will file an appearance and request a bail hearing at San Diego Superior Court — Central Division to negotiate release terms. Third, a detailed factual analysis will be prepared to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case before the initial arraignment.
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 La Jolla 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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