About Kirby Frederick
Kirby Frederick Combs is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Combs is the principal attorney at Combs Criminal Defense, a law firm located in Temecula, California. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout the Temecula and Murrieta areas.
Mr. Combs earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986. During his time at the University of Miami, he gained practical experience as a legal intern with the Public Defender's Office in Miami-Dade County, handling felony and misdemeanor cases.
Mr. Combs concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, DUI and DWI defense, and domestic violence cases. He represents individuals facing charges such as assault, battery, theft, drug offenses, and vehicular manslaughter. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Combs has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Riverside for five years.
Mr. Combs is an active member of the California State Bar and the California Public Defender's Association. He holds membership in the Riverside County Bar Association. He has been recognized with the Client's Choice award by Avvo.com for ten consecutive years, from 2012 to 2022. Mr. Combs is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Riverside County effectively.
