Federal criminal defense representation available in Pacific Beach, San Diego County. Connected with former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby.
1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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
No, federal criminal cases for offenses occurring in Pacific Beach are prosecuted in the Southern District of California, with arraignments and hearings held at San Diego Superior Court — Central Division on Union Street. This courthouse handles all federal matters for the region, so you would need to travel downtown rather than appearing in a Pacific Beach courthouse.
Your Pacific Beach residence may mean a longer commute to the 1100 Union Street courthouse, but the courtroom schedule remains the same for all defendants. Federal judges at the Central Division typically set initial appearances within 48 hours of arrest, and your attorney can request continuances if traffic or distance from Pacific Beach creates logistical challenges.
First, retain a federal criminal defense attorney experienced with cases at San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, as local practice differs from state court. Then, avoid discussing your case with anyone in Pacific Beach, and gather any evidence tied to the alleged incident to share with your lawyer before your first court appearance downtown.
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 Pacific Beach 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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