Atty. John David Kirby

Atty. John David Kirby

John David Kirby is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate investigations, receiverships and 19 other areas of law. John David received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

San Diego San Diego 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Kirby at a glance

John David Kirby is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at John Kirby, Attorney at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, business, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1990) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1987). Active member of Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Kirby is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate investigations, receiverships and 19 other areas of law
  • John David received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John David practices at John Kirby, Attorney at Law in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Kirby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Kirby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Federal Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John David Kirby

Where is John David Kirby's law office located?
John David Kirby's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is John Kirby, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Kirby handle?
John David Kirby focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, business, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Kirby practiced law?
John David Kirby has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John David Kirby go to law school?
John David Kirby earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1987).
How can I contact John David Kirby for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1990
A.B.
University of Southern California
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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