Case Results & Experience
John D. Kirby has spent over 25 years achieving results for clients in federal courts across the country. Every case is unique — past results do not guarantee future outcomes — but our track record speaks for itself.
Served over a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California, prosecuting white-collar crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and public corruption cases.
Secured a Presidential Clemency grant from President Biden in 2024 for a client who had been serving a life sentence — an extraordinary result requiring years of advocacy and legal work at the highest levels.
Decades of trial experience in federal courts across California and nationwide. Cases dismissed, charges reduced, acquittals won across the full spectrum of federal criminal defense.
Licensed in California and appearing pro hac vice nationwide. We have represented clients in federal districts from California to New York and everywhere in between.
Lawyers of Distinction — Excellence in Federal Criminal Defense, 2024
Top Lawyers — San Diego Daily Transcript
Avvo Rated 10.0 — Top-rated federal criminal defense attorney
Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.