Federal Court Coverage • Downtown San Diego, California
Federal Court Coverage: Downtown San Diego, CA
Federal criminal defense in Downtown San Diego and San Diego County — how federal cases proceed in the Southern District of California, from investigation through trial.
Federal CourtFederal Criminal DefenseSan Diego County
U.S. District Court — Southern District of California
333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Federal cases for San Diego & Imperial Counties
Judges: District Judges: Dana M. Sabraw (Chief), Cynthia A. Bashant, Cathy Ann Bencivengo, Michael M. Anello, Janis L. Sammartino, Jeffrey T. Miller, Thomas J. Whelan, M. James Lorenz, Barry Ted Moskowitz, Marilyn L. Huff, Roger T. Benitez, William Q. Hayes, Anthony J. Battaglia, Gonzalo P. Curiel, Jinsook Ohta, Linda Lopez, Ruth Bermudez Montenegro, Robert S. Huie, Todd W. Robinson
This courthouse handles all federal criminal cases originating in San Diego and Imperial Counties, including major drug trafficking, cross-border smuggling, and white collar cases. High-profile cases include United States v. Javier Arellano-Felix (cartel RICO) and United States v. Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos — related proceedings).
Federal Criminal Law Topics — Downtown San Diego
White Collar Crime
Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, securities violations, public corruption
Drug Crimes
Federal trafficking, conspiracy, manufacturing, possession with intent to distribute
2255 motions, direct appeals to the Ninth Circuit, post-conviction relief
Healthcare Fraud
Medicare/Medicaid fraud, false claims, anti-kickback statute, Stark law violations
PPP & COVID Fraud
PPP loan fraud, EIDL fraud, pandemic relief program investigations
Common Questions — Downtown San Diego
How do federal cases proceed in the Southern District of California?
Federal criminal cases in the Southern District of California progress from investigation through trial, overseen by various judges at the U.S. District Court located at 333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.
Which courthouses handle federal criminal cases for San Diego and Imperial Counties?
The U.S. District Court in San Diego, situated at 333 West Broadway, handles all federal criminal cases originating from both San Diego and Imperial Counties, including major drug trafficking, cross-border smuggling, and white-collar crimes.
What are the district's Local Rules for filing procedures?
The Southern District of California has specific local rules requiring mandatory electronic filing through CM/ECF. Familiarity with these rules is crucial for navigating the nuances of case management efficiently.