Federal criminal defense attorney serving San Marcos and San Diego County. Experienced federal trial representation from former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby.
325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
North County criminal cases
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
Your case will be processed at the North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court in Vista, which is the courthouse serving the San Marcos area for federal criminal matters. This facility houses both federal magistrate judges and district court proceedings for cases originating in San Marcos.
Because the North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court is located in Vista rather than downtown San Diego, you need a lawyer who is familiar with that specific courthouse's local rules, judges, and procedures. A San Marcos-based attorney may also be more accessible for in-person meetings and court appearances, saving you travel time compared to hiring a downtown San Diego firm.
You must appear at the North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court in Vista, as there is no federal courthouse located directly in San Marcos. All federal arraignments, hearings, and trials for San Marcos defendants are conducted at that Vista facility, so confirm your court date and directions in advance.
The North County Regional Center — San Diego Superior Court 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 San Marcos 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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