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Kirby Frederick Combs
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About Kirby

Client's Choice Awards 2012-2020! If you need someone who cares! Free Consultation

Handling all Misdemeanor and Felony matters. 19 Years’ experience. Read our reviews and experience the difference. If you need someone who cares! Free Consultation and great Rates. 951-695-3366

Practice areas

ExpungementDomestic violenceDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    Assault - Battery - Murder - Theft - Vandalism - Robbery - Burglary - Drug Charges - Vehicular Manslaughter - Child Endangerment - Criminal Threats - Firearm Charges - False Imprisonment -White Collar Crimes - VOPs - Expungement Free Consultation

  2. DUI and DWI: 40%

    You have 10 days from your arrest to contact the DMV - don't wait to call for your FREE CONSULTATION - DUI Alcohol and or Drugs - Vehicular Manslaughter - Hit and Run - DMV Hearings - Out-of-State Defendant - Expungement FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS

  3. Domestic violence: 15%

    Battery, Spousal Abuse, Criminal Threats, Intimidating a Witness, Child Endangerment FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, FREE CONSULTATION

  4. Expungement: 5%

    Please also visit our Expungement webpage at www.Expunge-now.com Riverside County Expungement Attorney

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28780 Single Oak Drive #230
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COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ---------- Kirby F. Combs, Attorney at Law

28780 Single Oak Drive #230
Temecula, CA, 92590

Website
http://www.combscriminaldefense.com/

COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
COMBS EXPUNGEMENTS - RIVERSIDE COUNTY EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER

COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Serving Riverside Hall of Justice
Riverside, CA, 92501

COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Serving Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730

COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Serving Banning Superior Court
Banning, CA, 92220

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200010/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Client's Choice Award 2019Avvo.com2019
Client's Choice Award 2018Avvo.com2018
Client's Choice Award 2017Avvo.com2017
Client's Choice Award 2016Avvo.com2016
Client's Choice 2015Avvo.com2015
Client's Choice 2014Avvo.com2014
Certified SpecialistState Bar of California2013
Client's Choice 2013Avvo.com2013
10 out of 10Avvo.com2013
Certified SpecialistState Bar of California2012
Client's Choice 2012Avvo2012
Certified SpecialistState Bar of California2011
Superb ratedAvvo2010
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono AwardState Bar of California2005
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono AwardState Bar of California2004
Ward Albert Public Service AwardRiverside County Bar Association2004
Juris DoctorateUniversity of Miami School of Law1998
Dean's Achievement AwardUniversity of Miami School of Law1997
Community Recognition Award - Juv. Criminal Procedure InstructorMetro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept.1997
Oral FinalistAdvanced Moot Court Board Competition1996
Best Brief, American Jurisprudence Book Award WinnerAdvanced Moot Court Board Competition1996
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalKIRBY F. COMBS - COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE2001 - Present
Volunteer AttorneyRiverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Temecula Family Law Clinic2008 - 2010
Volunteer AttorneyRiverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Riverside Family Law Clinic2001 - 2008
Legal InternPublic Defender's Office Florida Miami-Dade - Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern Felony & Misdemeanor Division1997 - 1998
Administrative AssistantUS Congress, Washington D.C.1982 - 1983
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
California Public Defenders AssociationMember2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2000 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2000 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice2000 - Present
Screen Actors GuildMember1989 - Present
State Bar of California Board of Legal SpecializationCertified Legal Specialist2012 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Riverside County Lawyer MagazineOpposing Counsel: Kirby Combs2007
Riverside County Lawyer MagazineThere Ain't No Money in Pro Bono.2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of California - DavisBA1986
Rutter GroupTrial AdvocacyN/A
California Public Defender Assc.Trial Skills InstituteN/A
AAML35th Annual Trial Advocacy InstituteN/A
Orange County Bar AssociationCollege of Trial AdvocacyN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Metro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept.Juvenile Criminal Procedure InstructorN/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Assault deadly weapon, GBI, and Spousal abuse DIMISSED AFTER 3 HearingsDimissed
Felony Vehicular manslaughter w GBI dismissed no JailMisdemeanor Veh manslaughter without gross negligance
2nd DUI negotiated to Wet with a DMV set aside2nd DUI to Wet with DMV set aside
DUI negotiated to WET with Helmandollar acquittal on the B countWET - with DMV set aside
2 counts child endangerment - dismissed with diversionDiversion - charges dismissed
Assault with Deadly WeaponDismissed
2 Felony HS Sales counts dismissed90 days residential treatment
2nd DUI negotiated to Wet w acquittal on B countWet Reckless - no jail - acquittal on B ct with set aside of APS
6 Felony Charges dismissed w plea to 1 Misdemeanor6 felony Charges dismissed w plea to 1 misdemeanor
Shoplifting - Multiple casesReduced to Infractions or Diversion
Dui 2.3 BAC, Hit and Run, and 2 other Misdemeanors DISMISSEDEntire Case Dismissed
Misdemeanor Terrorist Threats Death/GBI dismissed w plea to Infraction for Disturbing the PeaceInfraction
DUI reduced to Wet Reckless and DMV APS wonWet Reckless - no jail - APS won
Case dismissedCase dismissed
4 Charges of fraud/embezzlement dismissed w plea to 1 InfractionInfraction
5 Felony cts and 3 Misd cts ended with 180 days house arrest180 days house arrest
5 Felony cts of HS11350 dismissed with plea to 1 ct PC 1000 diversion on the 6th Felony count5 Felony cts dismissed, 1 count PC 1000
3rd DUI, evading officer, driving on suspended lic., + VOP on 2nd DUI, dismissed with plea to Wet recklessWet reckless on 3rd DUI.
2 Cts of Felony Spousal Abuse and Misd. Child Endangerment reduced to MisdemeanorMisdemeanor False Imprisonment
Felony Assault Deadly Weapon GBI reduced to MisdemeanorMisd. Battery
DUI Arrest to Drunk in Public to Diversion to dismissal.Dismissed
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.
DUI with 2.6 B.A.C. reduced to Wet Reckless without jail or fineWet Reckless - no jail or fine
DUI, Hit & Run, and Poss Marij. while driving dismissedDUI, Hit & Run, and Poss Marij. while driving dismissed
Three Strikes Case - Released from custody with credit for time served!Client was released from custody with credit for time served
Felony Cultivating Marijuana - DismissedCase dismissed
Sexual Battery with Sex Reg and Firearm Ban dismissedDisturbing the Peace
Felony Poss of Marijuana for Sale - Reduced to Misdemeanor and released on DiversionReduced to Misdemeanor Ct. and Released on Diversion
Two Felony DV counts reduced to misdemeanorsReduced to Misdemeanor
Attempted Murder discharged at PrelimAttempted Murder dismissed at Prelim
9 Misdemeanor counts and 7 Infractions dismissed9 misdemeanor counts and 7 infractions dismissed
DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter causing Death and GBI18 years prison litigated to 268 days house arrest.
DUI with InjuryReduced to misdemeanor DUI w/o injury.
Grand theft of access card and Intend to Defraud reduced to Petty Theft.Reduced to Petty Theft.
DUI reduced to "Dry Reckless"Dry Reckless
Draw imitation firearm/threat and 6 cts terrorist threats/death/GBI dismissed and plead to 1 ct Disturbing the PeaceDisturbing the Peace
Multiple cases with DV charges negotated to Disturbing the PeaceDisturbing the Peace or Dismissed
Felony Possession of controlled substance for sale discharged at prelimdischarchged at preliminary hearing
Two Misdemeanor Burglary charges reduced to 1 Infraction for Shopliftingreduced to 1 Infraction for Shoplifting
Serious Felony causing GBI/strike/lifetime firearm ban - Dismissed at PrelimCase Dismissed at Prelim
DUI reduced to Speeding TicketDUI reduced to Speeding ticket
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Felony Child EndangermentFelony reduced to Misdemeanor

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From 6 felonies to a misdemeanor

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Kirby was great, he was able to dismiss 6 felonies. I ended up with a misdemeanor. Kim was great she kept me informed at all times. Kirby was instrumental in the case and in addition to being my lawyer he helped my co defendant's by coming to an agreement with the DA. That benefited everyone. His tact and friendly attitude helped to keep communication open between me and the DA. I will recommend Kirby to anyone he has been great through this ordeal.

2nd DUI with crash into a Police Officer

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I can't begin to express how great Kirby is. I was arrested for DUI after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into a Police Detective. I called 9 attorney's and after talking with all of them, I decided to hire Kirby. It took 8 months but Kirby was able to get my 2nd offense DUI reduced to a Reckless driving. Not only did he get my charge dropped with a relentless District Attorney, but I kept my license as he fought my DMV hearing and WON! I wish I had called Kirby for my 1st DUI arrest. Even though it took a long time to get a resolution, I was always kept informed of what was happening, what my options are and what to expect next with best, worst and most likely scenarios given. Every time I called with a question, I was given a very detailed answer with all additional questions answered as well. I never felt rushed or like there was something more important to do. Most phone calls with Kirby lasted 10-15 minutes for one or two questions about my case. In conclusion if I could, I would give Kirby 10 stars, he is an excellent attorney and if you find yourself in need of an attorney he should absolutely be your go to guy. If me or anyone I know ever needs an attorney, I will without question tell them to contact Kirby.
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A+ Performance Superior Representation This is your guy! Impressive customer service attentive to details this law firm does what they say they're going to get done
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Best Attorney on this side of the Mississippi !

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Kirby and his wife Kim were the best. They always keep you in the loop. And keep in contact. Communication is key. They helped reduce a serious charge which I was grateful for! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and awesome Legal representation.
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Hiring Kirby was the best decision I've ever made!

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I was facing a third DUI charge in California but living out of state in Washington. As you can imagine, this made it very difficult to get the case taken care of. After contacting multiple attorneys that all wanted to charge me outrageous amounts of money, told me I would still have to fly to California, and that it would be impossible to avoid jail time, I felt hopeless. I couldn’t believe I was about to lose my job and home to go spend months in county jail out of state. I decided to reach out to Kirby before hiring these other attorneys and let me tell you — this was the best decision I've ever made! Kim answered the phone and instantly made all my anxiety about the case go away. Not only was Kirby able to help me avoid Jail time (mandatory 120 days county jail) but I also never had to fly to California to go to court. Kim was there for me every step of the way. They managed to get me on house arrest in lieu of jail time which made me able to keep my job and home. I will be forever grateful to Kim and Kirby for what they did. Thank you guys!
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The reviews are real !!! He’s amazing!!

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He’s really the best out there. Kirby and his wife are AMAZING. You won’t regret it!!! Best choice I ever made!! I promise
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Best DUI Attorney

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September 22, 2020 I am a medical professional who lives out of state. While working a contract at a hospital in Riverside County, I made a bad decision. The consequences of that choice was hitting a parked vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The police were called and I was arrested for a DUI and taken into custody. I was alone here in California and only knew the people I worked with at the hospital. My car was towed (phone left in car). When released from jail in the morning, I didn’t have the faintest idea who, what, where to go or do. The following night I looked up 4-5 different attorneys and called and spoke to them all including Kirby and Kim Cooms. After speaking with Kim Cooms at length, I felt they were the only ones who seemed to really care about the process that lay ahead of me and how it would affect me. I hired them the next day and they began the proceeds of helping me through the steps that needed to be taken. As confusing as a DUI case can be, it only made it more complicated because I had an out-of-state driver’s license, and of course I was very concerned about my CA nursing license., but none of this phased Kirby and Kim, they went full steam ahead. I was kept abreast of court dates, new data they received, I was never left in the dark. I could never think straight each day after the arrest or not worry what lay ahead. Kim and Kirby kept me grounded (with tough love) and focused on process. When the B/A results were back, it made the case even more difficult but neither Kirby or Kim were rattled. The case finally came to a close last month. They managed to get me probation, some fines and a driving class on line without losing my license. I not only believe they gave me the best legal representation that “money can buy”, but I also feel I have made longtime friends. MC
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Best decision, 3 dropped charges

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I had various felony charges that would have landed me in jail. Kirby took my case and made me feel confident from the start. He and Kim were absolutely wonderful in keeping me updated with changes and developments in my case and were awlays forthright and honest. I was looking at possibly 36 months in jail but with Kirby on my side we got it knocked down to just 120 days of house arrest. I am beyond happy with my experience letting Mr. Combs take my case. He and Kim are truly professionals and wonderful people who put major time and effort into perfecting their profession. Thank you again, your amazing people!
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Domestic Violence case

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If you are looking for honest, very dedicated, hard working and always going the extra distance then I would highly recommend the Combs team. Kirby really represented me in the best way possible. Kim was always available with any questions I had. Kirby was willing to go the extra mile until we came to a deal that I was comfortable with.In all honesty we should have gone to trial we would have won! I felt that comfortable with Kirby. However we got a great deal done so I opted out of a trial due to financial issues.Thank you so much Kirby. I appreciate your dedication.
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BEST Experience

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This was my first experience with an attorney and I have to say it was fantastic. Kirby was able to provide excellent service. He negotiated a plea that was far better than I expected. The office stayed in contact and held my hand through all of it. At any hour I could text or email and receive a prompt response to any questions or concerns. They are the BEST.
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Thomas Derryberry, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

James Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Joseph Camarata, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Sharon Tate, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

A. Felsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Kirby is great! A real asset to Avvo!

Karen Lockhart, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Kirby. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Keith Dolnick, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

William Bratton, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.A consumate professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Thomas Derryberry, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Brad Landon, Family Attorney on Jan 10, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

James Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Timothy Combs, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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)

Nicolaie Cocis, Family Attorney on Feb 17, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Richard Ackerman, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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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