Federal Criminal Defense Practice Areas
John D. Kirby defends clients across the full spectrum of federal criminal charges. From federal appeals to RICO, tax evasion to securities fraud — every case benefits from his decade of experience as a federal prosecutor.
Defense against False Claims Act allegations, anti-kickback statute charges, Medicare/Medicaid fraud investigations, and billing fraud prosecutions. Former federal prosecutor who knows how these cases are built.
IRS criminal investigation defense, offshore account disclosures, payroll tax cases, and tax fraud prosecutions. Early intervention before charges are filed is critical.
Defense against federal racketeering charges under the RICO Act. Complex, multi-defendant cases requiring experienced counsel who understands conspiracy law.
Defense against federal money laundering charges, structuring cases, and Bank Secrecy Act violations. We trace every transaction and challenge the government's narrative.
SEC investigation defense, insider trading charges, investment fraud, and wire fraud prosecutions. Former Covington & Burling attorney with deep securities law experience.
Defense against bribery, honest services fraud, extortion, and federal program fraud charges. John Kirby prosecuted these cases as an AUSA — now he defends them.
Cryptocurrency fraud, darknet cases, computer intrusion, and digital asset investigations. The government is aggressively prosecuting this space — you need counsel who understands the technology.
Ninth Circuit and federal appellate representation. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not every trial outcome is final — a strong appeal can overturn convictions and reduce sentences.
Price-fixing, bid-rigging, and market allocation investigations. The DOJ Antitrust Division brings criminal charges — you need a defense team that understands both the law and the economics.
Defense against whistleblower lawsuits under the False Claims Act. Early intervention when you learn of a qui tam filing is critical — these cases often run parallel to criminal investigations.