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COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ---------- Kirby F. Combs, Attorney at Law
28780 Single Oak Drive #230
Temecula, CA, 92590
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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2000 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client's Choice Award 2019 | Avvo.com | 2019 |
Client's Choice Award 2018 | Avvo.com | 2018 |
Client's Choice Award 2017 | Avvo.com | 2017 |
Client's Choice Award 2016 | Avvo.com | 2016 |
Client's Choice 2015 | Avvo.com | 2015 |
Client's Choice 2014 | Avvo.com | 2014 |
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Certified Specialist | State Bar of California | 2013 |
Client's Choice 2013 | Avvo.com | 2013 |
10 out of 10 | Avvo.com | 2013 |
Certified Specialist | State Bar of California | 2012 |
Client's Choice 2012 | Avvo | 2012 |
Certified Specialist | State Bar of California | 2011 |
Superb rated | Avvo | 2010 |
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award | State Bar of California | 2005 |
Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award | State Bar of California | 2004 |
Ward Albert Public Service Award | Riverside County Bar Association | 2004 |
Juris Doctorate | University of Miami School of Law | 1998 |
Dean's Achievement Award | University of Miami School of Law | 1997 |
Community Recognition Award - Juv. Criminal Procedure Instructor | Metro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept. | 1997 |
Oral Finalist | Advanced Moot Court Board Competition | 1996 |
Best Brief, American Jurisprudence Book Award Winner | Advanced Moot Court Board Competition | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | KIRBY F. COMBS - COMBS CRIMINAL DEFENSE | 2001 - Present |
Volunteer Attorney | Riverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Temecula Family Law Clinic | 2008 - 2010 |
Volunteer Attorney | Riverside County Bar Asscociation - Public Service Law Corp. - Riverside Family Law Clinic | 2001 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | Public Defender's Office Florida Miami-Dade - Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern Felony & Misdemeanor Division | 1997 - 1998 |
Administrative Assistant | US Congress, Washington D.C. | 1982 - 1983 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2000 - Present |
Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Supreme Court of California | Admitted to Practice | 2000 - Present |
United States Supreme Court | Admitted to Practice | 2000 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of California | Admitted to Practice | 2000 - Present |
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United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2000 - Present |
Screen Actors Guild | Member | 1989 - Present |
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | Certified Legal Specialist | 2012 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Riverside County Lawyer Magazine | Opposing Counsel: Kirby Combs | 2007 |
Riverside County Lawyer Magazine | There Ain't No Money in Pro Bono. | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of California - Davis | BA | 1986 |
Rutter Group | Trial Advocacy | N/A |
California Public Defender Assc. | Trial Skills Institute | N/A |
AAML | 35th Annual Trial Advocacy Institute | N/A |
Orange County Bar Association | College of Trial Advocacy | N/A |
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Metro Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept. | Juvenile Criminal Procedure Instructor | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Assault deadly weapon, GBI, and Spousal abuse DIMISSED AFTER 3 Hearings | Dimissed |
Felony Vehicular manslaughter w GBI dismissed no Jail | Misdemeanor Veh manslaughter without gross negligance |
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 |
2 counts child endangerment - dismissed with diversion | Diversion - charges dismissed |
Assault with Deadly Weapon | Dismissed |
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2 Felony HS Sales counts dismissed | 90 days residential treatment |
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 |
Shoplifting - Multiple cases | Reduced to Infractions or Diversion |
Dui 2.3 BAC, Hit and Run, and 2 other Misdemeanors DISMISSED | Entire Case Dismissed |
Misdemeanor Terrorist Threats Death/GBI dismissed w plea to Infraction for Disturbing the Peace | Infraction |
DUI reduced to Wet Reckless and DMV APS won | Wet Reckless - no jail - APS won |
Case dismissed | Case dismissed |
4 Charges of fraud/embezzlement dismissed w plea to 1 Infraction | Infraction |
5 Felony cts and 3 Misd cts ended with 180 days house arrest | 180 days house arrest |
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. |
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 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 fine | Wet Reckless - no jail or fine |
DUI, Hit & Run, and Poss Marij. while driving dismissed | DUI, 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 - Dismissed | Case dismissed |
Sexual Battery with Sex Reg and Firearm Ban dismissed | Disturbing the Peace |
Felony Poss of Marijuana for Sale - Reduced to Misdemeanor and released on Diversion | Reduced to Misdemeanor Ct. and Released on Diversion |
Two Felony DV counts reduced to misdemeanors | Reduced to Misdemeanor |
Attempted Murder discharged at Prelim | Attempted Murder dismissed at Prelim |
9 Misdemeanor counts and 7 Infractions dismissed | 9 misdemeanor counts and 7 infractions dismissed |
DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter causing Death and GBI | 18 years prison litigated to 268 days house arrest. |
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. |
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 Peace | Disturbing the Peace |
Multiple cases with DV charges negotated to Disturbing the Peace | Disturbing the Peace or Dismissed |
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 |
Serious Felony causing GBI/strike/lifetime firearm ban - Dismissed at Prelim | Case Dismissed at Prelim |
DUI reduced to Speeding Ticket | DUI reduced to Speeding ticket |
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving | 2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving |
Felony Child Endangerment | Felony reduced to Misdemeanor |
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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.