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MOST 5-STAR REVIEWED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY in Temecula & Murrieta according to AVVO. Handling all Misdemeanors and Felonies. 25+ Years’ experience. Free Consultation & Great Rates. Read our OVER 115 5-STAR REVIEWS & experience the difference. .9.5.1.- 6.9.5.- 3.3.6.6. If you need someone who cares!
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Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
28780 Single Oak Drive #230 ..9.5.1-6.9.5.-3.3.6.6, Temecula, CA, 92590
COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Serving Riverside Hall of Justice, Riverside, CA, 92501
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Serving Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
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Serving Vista North County Courthouse, Vista, CA, 92081
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Kirby Frederick Combs's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 119 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire Kirby F. Combs!
I made two good decisions in 2024. One was getting into a relationship with the woman I am now. The other, hiring Kirby F. Combs. Kirby and his wife Kim essentially saved my career. Not only did Kirby win my DMV hearing but, he also got me a wet & rec when I had a .23 BAC.. All those years at my com...
Posted by Adam E | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Phenomenal outstanding lawyer 10 out of 10
I hired Kirby Combs after receiving a second DUI. I was really concerned about excessive house arrest, being forced to pick up trash on the side of the freeway, or receiving so many community service hours that I couldn’t work. Throughout the process, they were very helpful in reducing my house arres...
Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I would hire them again if needed
Worked our case which was complicated to say the least. They did a great job in lowering our charges and kept us informed throughout the entire process and kept things real. Price was reasonable for the amount of work they put out for us. Thanks!!!
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I’d you’re looking for an attorney. He’s right here.
Last year I found myself in a life changing situation and needed an attorney immediately. I am grateful everyday for finding Kirby and Kim. From my first phone call with Kim I knew they were the perfect fit for me. From beginning to end they have been so helpful in explaining in detail my case and ma...
Posted by Gil | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Communicate and Care.
Professional, communicate, and care. We received a, better than expected, outcome.
Kirby Frederick Combs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kirby Combs is an excellent Attorney! I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Combs on several cases. He is always prepared to fight for his clients and has had tremendous results! Mr. Combs is highly intelligent and fluent in several languages. Mr. Combs cares for each and every client that he represents. I highly recommend Mr. Combs for Criminal Defense as well as Family Law matters."
"Kirby Combs is dedicated to his craft. I have always been impressed by his desire to be the best at what he does - represent his clients. He is constantly seeking new and innovative approaches to the practice of law, all for one goal - to be better tomorrow than he is today. His dedication to our profession is unmatched and a compliment to his professionalism and passion for the practice of law."
"I am one of Kirby's colleagues; I have worked cases with Kirby as co-counsel. He is smart, thorough, and really cares about his clients and the outcome of his cases. He gets great results."
"Kirby is a very caring, hardworking lawyer who dedicates himself to helping his clients in court. I wouldn't hesitate referring a client to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kirby Combs is a highly skilled lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He and his staff are a pleasure to work with."
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"I endorse Kirby. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer.A consumate professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I met Kirby about a 2 years ago at a local seminar. He has an impressive resume and knows his stuff. Plus he is one heck of a nice guy. I would not hesitate to recommend criminal defense clients to Kirby. (btw, no relation, same last name is a coincidence)"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Kirby on a professional level for several years. I am familiar with the quality of his work and find him to be an outstanding, ethical and knowledgeable attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirby has a great reputation with his clients and within the local community. His firm commitment to pro bono service is a testament to his true desire to help people. Glad to be his colleague in the profession."
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Experience
Honors
2025
TOP 10 BEST DUI LAWYERS TEMECULA, Yelp
2025
Best Rated Temecula, ThreebestRated
2025
Top 10 Rated, TopatLaw
2025
Superb rated, Avvo.com
2024
Superb rated, www.Avvo.com
2024
2024 Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2023
Superb rated, Avvo
2023
2023 Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2022
Superb rated, Avvo
2022
2022 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2021
Superb rated, www.avvo.com
2021
2021 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2020
2020 Client's Choice Awards, Avvo.com
2019
2019 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2018
2018 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2017
2017 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2017
Subperb rated, Avvo
2016
2016 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2016
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
2015
2015 Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
2014 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2013
2013 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2013
10 out of 10, Avvo.com
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
Superb rated, Avvo.com
2005
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award, State Bar of California
2004
Ward Albert Public Service Award, Riverside County Bar Association
2004
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award, State Bar of California
1998
Juris Doctorate, University of Miami School of Law
1997
Dean's Achievement Award, University of Miami School of Law
1997
Community Recognition Award - Juv. Criminal Procedure Instructor, Metro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept.
1996
Oral Finalist, Advanced Moot Court Board Competition
1996
Best Brief, American Jurisprudence Book Award Winner, Advanced Moot Court Board Competition
N/A
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
N/A
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
N/A
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
N/A
Certified Legal Specialist, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Partner, KIRBY F. COMBS - COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
2012 - 2016
Certified Legal Specialist, State Bar Of Calfornia
2008 - 2010
Volunteer Attorney, Riverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Temecula Family Law Clinic
2001 - 2008
Volunteer Attorney, Riverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Riverside Family Law Clinic
1997 - 1998
Legal Intern, Public Defender's Office Florida Miami-Dade - Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern Felony & Misdemeanor Division
1982 - 1983
Administrative Assistant, US Congress, Washington D.C.
Associations
2003 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
Screen Actors GuildMember
2021 - 2022
Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Nominating CommitteeMember
2012 - 2016
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Legal Specialist
Sample of Legal Cases
Assault with Deadly Weapon
Dismissed
DUI Arrest to Drunk in Public to Diversion to dismissal.
Dismissed
5 Felony cts of HS11350 dismissed with plea to 1 ct PC 1000 diversion on the 6th Felony count
5 Felony cts dismissed, 1 count PC 1000
3rd DUI, evading officer, driving on suspended lic., + VOP on 2nd DUI, dismissed with plea to Wet reckless
Wet reckless on 3rd DUI.
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
4 Charges of fraud/embezzlement dismissed w plea to 1 Infraction
Infraction
DUI reduced to Wet Reckless and DMV APS won
Wet Reckless - no jail - APS won
5 Felony cts and 3 Misd cts ended with 180 days house arrest
180 days house arrest
Misdemeanor Terrorist Threats Death/GBI dismissed w plea to Infraction for Disturbing the Peace
Infraction
Dui 2.3 BAC, Hit and Run, and 2 other Misdemeanors DISMISSED
Entire Case Dismissed
2nd DUI negotiated to Wet w acquittal on B count
Wet Reckless - no jail - acquittal on B ct with set aside of APS
6 Felony Charges dismissed w plea to 1 Misdemeanor
6 felony Charges dismissed w plea to 1 misdemeanor
4 Felony charges of Sales and Transport pled to personal use with Prop 36.
4 Felony charges of Sales and Transport pled to personal use with Prop 36.
2 Felony HS Sales counts dismissed
90 days residential treatment
Multiple cases with DV charges negotated to Disturbing the Peace
Disturbing the Peace or Dismissed
2 counts child endangerment - dismissed with diversion
Diversion - charges dismissed
2nd DUI negotiated to Wet with a DMV set aside
2nd DUI to Wet with DMV set aside
DUI negotiated to WET with Helmandollar acquittal on the B count
WET - with DMV set aside
Felony Vehicular manslaughter w GBI dismissed no Jail
Misdemeanor Veh manslaughter without gross negligance
Assault deadly weapon, GBI, and Spousal abuse DIMISSED AFTER 3 Hearings
Dismissed
4th DUI Felony
No jail in lieu of rehab
3rd Dui
No jail in lieu of rehab
Felony 2nd DUI with 2 GBIs in SAN DIEGO
House arrest
Draw imitation firearm/threat and 6 cts terrorist threats/death/GBI dismissed and plead to 1 ct Disturbing the Peace
Disturbing the Peace
9 Misdemeanor counts and 7 Infractions dismissed
9 misdemeanor counts and 7 infractions dismissed
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Felony Child Endangerment
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor
DUI reduced to Speeding Ticket
DUI reduced to Speeding ticket
Shoplifting - Multiple cases
Reduced to Infractions or Diversion
Two Felony DV counts reduced to misdemeanors
Reduced to Misdemeanor
DUI with Injury
Reduced to misdemeanor DUI w/o injury.
Grand theft of access card and Intend to Defraud reduced to Petty Theft.
Reduced to Petty Theft.
Felony Poss of Marijuana for Sale - Reduced to Misdemeanor and released on Diversion
Reduced to Misdemeanor Ct. and Released on Diversion
Felony Possession of controlled substance for sale discharged at prelim
discharchged at preliminary hearing
Two Misdemeanor Burglary charges reduced to 1 Infraction for Shoplifting
reduced to 1 Infraction for Shoplifting
Attempted Murder discharged at Prelim
Attempted Murder dismissed at Prelim
Serious Felony causing GBI/strike/lifetime firearm ban - Dismissed at Prelim
Case Dismissed at Prelim
DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter causing Death and GBI
18 years prison litigated to 268 days house arrest.
DUI reduced to "Dry Reckless"
Dry Reckless
Sexual Battery with Sex Reg and Firearm Ban dismissed
Disturbing the Peace
Felony Cultivating Marijuana - Dismissed
Case dismissed
Three Strikes Case - Released from custody with credit for time served!
Client was released from custody with credit for time served
DUI, Hit & Run, and Poss Marij. while driving dismissed
DUI, Hit & Run, and Poss Marij. while driving dismissed
2 Cts of Felony Spousal Abuse and Misd. Child Endangerment reduced to Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor False Imprisonment
Felony Assault Deadly Weapon GBI reduced to Misdemeanor
Misd. Battery
DUI with 2.6 B.A.C. reduced to Wet Reckless without jail or fine
Wet Reckless - no jail or fine
Education
1998
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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California Public Defender Association
Trial Skills Institute
N/A
AAML
35th Annual Trial Advocacy Institute
N/A
Orange County Bar Association
College of Trial Advocacy
N/A
Rutter Group
Trial Advocacy
Speaking Engagements
1997
Metro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept.
Juvenile Criminal Procedure Instructor
Publications
2007
Riverside County Lawyer Magazine
Opposing Counsel: Kirby Combs
2006
Riverside County Lawyer Magazine
There Ain't No Money in Pro Bono.