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Attorney John D. Kirby graduated magna cum laude from the university of Southern California and cum laude from Cornell Law School. He began his legal career at the prestigious Washington D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling and then spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor at the United States Attorneys Office in the Southern District of California. During his time at Covington, he represented various high-profile and multimillion-dollar cases with outstanding results. His incredible work ethic and instinct landed him a distinguished position with the United States Government. As an Assistant United States Attorney he handled a variety of serious criminal investigations and prosecutions, and received numerous awards for his work. These unique and critical experiences have made him an expert in federal criminal law, and given him a deep understanding of how the prosecution will build a case against you. For over 25 years, John David Kirby has defended and protect the rights of his clients with unparalleled success.
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Acquired: 1990
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401 West A Street, Suite 1150, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Securities & Investment Fraud
Posted by Scott B. | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud
Exceptional & Respected
I never expected to find myself under criminal investigation, but the moment the Federal Government/Securities and Exchange Commission charged me with conspiracy + insider trading, I began my search for the best attorney in Southern California. A friend of mine out in Washington D.C. directed me to J...
"John is a very knowledgeable and experienced federal criminal defense attorney. Because he was a federal prosecutor, he’s able to view cases from all sides, which helps him get favorable results for his clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
2007 - Present
Principal, The Law Offices of John D. Kirby
2005 - 2007
Of Counsel, Labella & Mcnamara
1995 - 2005
Prosecuting Attorney, United States District Court For The Southern District Of California
1991 - 1994
Associate, Covington & Burling
1990 - 1991
Clerk, District Judge William B. Enright
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Member
2015 - Present
Mexican Federal Tax Administration (SAT)Educator
2011 - Present
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of CourtDirector
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Past President
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
undergraduate
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Univision
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Good Morning America
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NBC 739
1995
1990
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