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Teresa Trucchi, CFLS joined Suppa, Trucchi & Henein, LLP in 1994 and became a partner in 2000. Her primary areas of practice is family law but she also practices general civil litigation. Prior to Suppa, Trucchi and Henein LLP, Ms. Trucchi was an associate at Bauer and Schultz APC in Bonita, CA from 1988 to 1994.
Ms. Trucchi received her Bachelors of Science Degree (with distinction) in Secondary Education in Language Arts (emphasis in Speech, Journalism, Drama and Literature) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984. While at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she was on the academic honor roll all four years (Dean's List) and received the Superior Scholar award in 1984. In 1985 she attended California Western School of Law on a Presidential Scholarship and graduated in 1988.
She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1988 and was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. She is also admitted to practice in several Federal Courts (Southern District, Central District, United States Court of Federal Claims), Fourth District Court of Appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and before the California and United States Supreme Court.
Ms. Trucchi is an experienced litigator and has been lead counsel in many jury trials. She practices primarily in San Diego County but has also litigated cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Imperial, San Bernardino, Shasta, Yolo and Riverside Counties. She has litigated thousands of contested hearings and trials in the Family Courts. She became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2012.
Ms. Trucchi has also been an adjunct professor at San Diego Community College Legal Assistant program since 2007 teaching Legal Research, Torts and Family Law. She has been married since 1988 and has two adult children.
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Acquired: 1988
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3055 India Street, San Diego, CA, 92117
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by Olga | August 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best Choice I Could Have Made
I am deeply grateful to attorney Teresa Trucchi for guiding me through a very difficult two-year divorce. From the start, she stood out with her genuine care, calm confidence, and belief in the law’s ability to protect me. Throughout the case, Ms. Trucchi combined professionalism, strategy, and de...
Posted by Dan | August 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Lawyer Who Truly Cares
We couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. Kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about my mom’s well-being throughout a tough 2-year divorce case. She wasn’t just there for the legal fight — she helped my mom stay strong emotionally and supported her in healing and moving on. Forever grateful to Tere...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Case dismissed, attorney resigned from case due to personal reasons
This lawyer took my Personal injury case in 2011, then in 2013 she could not continue due to a medical reason. Rather than keep the case within the firm, they had me sign paperwork to be my own lawyer and referred me to some PI Atty in Los Angeles, 120 miles away. I did not believe that I had time ...
I regret that your case did not work out for you. As you noted above, I recall that I explained the situation and provided you with assistance to find a different attorney. As you mention above, there was no other attorney in our firm that could handle the matter. I am sorry that you felt compelled to write this review some five years later, however, I believe that you had sufficient time to find a new attorney if you wanted to pursue the matter further. I wish you the best of luck in any future endeavors.
Posted by Paul | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
Motor cycles accident
I was involved in a motor cycle accident on the I-5 lane splitting when a car crossed over and hit me. 11 days in ICU. I called Teresa and asked her to take my case. Well after two years we finally went to trial. After one day and just about an hour the jury came back and found that there was NO faul...
Posted by Selena | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Remarkable!
Teresa was amazing when it came down to my situation. I was involved in a horrible car accident where my car was totaled by another car & I was T-boned (hit right into my driver's side). This resulted in some bad injuries, and I didn't know where to go or what to do. I didn't even consider a lawyer a...
"Teresa was the settlement judge on a complex case. She did a fantastic job by applying her knowledge of the law and experience. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Teresa is a well respected member of the legal community. She is a generous individual who never hesitates to provide guidance and mentorship."
"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is an excellent attorney and is a well-respected advocate for her clients. Her clients are very fortunate to have her as their lawyer and I refer all my family law matters to her!"
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Criminal defense lawyer
2012
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
1985
Presidential Scholarship, California Western School of Law
1984
Superior Scholar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2007 - Present
Adjunct Professor, San Diego Community College
1994 - Present
Attorney, Suppa, Trucchi and Henein LLP
1988 - 1994
Attorney, Bauer and Schultz APC
2013 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2012 - Present
California Board of Legal SpecializationFamily Law
2007 - Present
American Federation of Teachers
1988 - Present
State Bar of California
The jury found that Schmidt was 100 percent liable for the accident. It also determined that Vinson's damages totaled $362,885.63.
Settlement with City of San Diego for $180,000
Total settlement of $1,100,000
1988
Juris Doctorate
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
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