Federal Criminal Defense for La Jolla
La Jolla's professional community — biotech executives, financial advisors, real estate developers, university researchers, and healthcare administrators — faces unique federal legal exposure. SEC inquiries, healthcare fraud investigations, tax enforcement actions, and federal grand jury subpoenas are not uncommon for high-net-worth individuals and business leaders in the 92037 ZIP code.
John D. Kirby provides the level of representation La Jolla clients expect: responsive, strategic, and backed by 25+ years in federal courtrooms. Whether you've received a target letter, a subpoena, or simply have reason to believe you're under investigation, early intervention by experienced counsel can change the trajectory of your case.
Common Federal Matters in La Jolla
- Securities & SEC Investigations — Insider trading, investment adviser fraud, 10b-5 violations
- Healthcare Fraud — Medicare/Medi-Cal billing fraud, kickback allegations, False Claims Act
- Tax Crimes — Tax evasion, failure to file FBAR, offshore account compliance
- White Collar Defense — Wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, embezzlement
- Money Laundering — Structuring, international transfers, real estate-based laundering
- Federal Drug Crimes — Prescription fraud, dispensing violations, conspiracy
The La Jolla Client Standard
La Jolla clients face a unique challenge in federal criminal matters: reputation risk. For a physician, financial advisor, attorney, or executive, a federal indictment is not just a legal problem — it's an existential threat to a career built over decades. John Kirby understands this. He has represented professionals whose licenses, clearances, and livelihoods hung on the outcome of a federal case. His approach combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with sensitivity to the collateral consequences his clients face.
Office at 401 West A Street, Suite 1150, San Diego — a short drive from La Jolla via I-5.