Under IRS criminal investigation in La Jolla? Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends clients facing tax evasion, failure to file, FBAR violations, and offshore account charges in federal court.
1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
All San Diego County criminal matters
Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, securities violations, public corruption
Federal trafficking, conspiracy, manufacturing, possession with intent to distribute
Organized crime, conspiracy charges, enterprise corruption, multi-defendant cases
Financial crimes, structuring, asset forfeiture, FinCEN and IRS investigations
IRS criminal investigations, failure to file, tax fraud, offshore account disclosures
2255 motions, direct appeals to the Ninth Circuit, post-conviction relief
Your case will be heard at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, located at 1100 Union Street, as this courthouse has jurisdiction over federal and state tax evasion matters for the entire San Diego County, including La Jolla. The court’s specialized white-collar crime department typically manages these proceedings, so you should expect to appear there for all hearings.
You should seek an attorney who regularly practices before the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, as familiarity with its specific judges and procedures is critical in tax evasion defense. Many local firms in La Jolla have attorneys who specialize in this area, and they can often leverage their knowledge of the court’s pretrial and sentencing practices to build a stronger case for you.
Penalties can include up to five years in federal prison, hefty fines, and restitution, though the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division may consider alternatives like supervised probation or community service for non-violent first-time offenders. The court’s sentencing guidelines often weigh factors such as the amount owed and your cooperation, so an experienced La Jolla defense attorney can argue for these alternatives during the proceedings.
The San Diego Superior Court — Central Division operates under its own local rules, its own judges, and its own assigned federal prosecutors. An attorney who regularly practices in this courthouse understands how specific judges handle suppression motions, what the assigned AUSA typically offers in plea negotiations, and what sentencing outcomes are realistic for cases from the La Jolla area. Do not hire a general practitioner who will be learning the federal system at your expense — your freedom deserves experienced representation that knows this courthouse.
For full practice area coverage — white collar crime, drug crimes, RICO, money laundering, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, PPP fraud, and federal appeals:
Kirby Law — Full Federal Criminal Defense PracticeFormer federal prosecutor John D. Kirby — 25+ years federal trial experience. Confidential consultation available.
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