Facing a qui tam or False Claims Act case in La Jolla? Former federal prosecutor John D. Kirby defends companies and individuals in whistleblower-initiated federal cases.
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, San Diego. This courthouse handles all major False Claims Act cases for defendants residing in La Jolla and across San Diego County. It is crucial to have a defense attorney familiar with this specific venue's procedures.
Retain a defense attorney experienced in federal healthcare fraud defense before your initial appearance at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division. The court strictly enforces deadlines for responses, and early intervention can preserve your right to challenge the relator’s allegations. Delaying action could lead to default judgments or unfavorable pretrial terms.
Yes, settlement discussions often occur during pre-trial conferences at the San Diego Superior Court — Central Division, but only after the Department of Justice decides whether to intervene. Your attorney can leverage local La Jolla business and community ties to argue for reduced penalties, though any settlement must be approved by the court. The judge’s familiarity with San Diego’s healthcare landscape may influence the outcome.
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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