John D. Kirby — Former Federal Prosecutor

Attorney John D. Kirby graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California and cum laude from Cornell Law School. He began his legal career at the prestigious Washington D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling, where he represented high-profile and multimillion-dollar cases with outstanding results.

His incredible work ethic and instinct landed him a distinguished position with the United States Government. He spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor at the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of California, handling serious criminal investigations and prosecutions and receiving numerous awards for his work.

As an Assistant United States Attorney, he prosecuted white-collar crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and public corruption cases — including his role in the indictment of the Arellano Felix drug cartel. These unique experiences made him an expert in federal criminal law and gave him a deep understanding of how the prosecution builds a case against you.

Since entering private practice, John Kirby has defended clients in federal courts across the country, bringing prosecution-side insight to every defense strategy. For over 25 years, he has protected the rights of his clients with unparalleled success.

Recognized as a Top Lawyer by the San Diego Daily Transcript and selected to Super Lawyers, John Kirby has been featured on ABC, CBS, NPR, Good Morning America, and Univision for his legal expertise. In 2024, he secured a Presidential Clemency grant from President Biden for a client serving a life sentence.