Facing SEC or securities fraud charges in Point Loma? 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
Immediately retain a securities fraud defense attorney who understands federal and state regulations, as your case will likely be heard at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. Your lawyer will begin by analyzing the evidence against you and filing necessary motions to protect your rights before arraignment.
No, your Point Loma address does not determine jurisdiction; instead, the location of the alleged fraudulent activity dictates the venue, which is typically the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. Your defense attorney can file a change-of-venue motion if pretrial publicity or other factors prejudice your right to a fair trial there.
Penalties range from probation and restitution to significant prison time, depending on the fraud amount and prior record, all adjudicated at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. A skilled defense lawyer may negotiate a plea deal for reduced charges or, if the evidence is weak, move to dismiss the case entirely at the preliminary hearing.
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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