Teresa Trucchi

Teresa Trucchi

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence

3055 India Street, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Suppa Trucchi and Henein LLP

3055 India Street, San Diego, CA, 92117

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Teresa Trucchi's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Professionalism

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 ...to start interviewing attorneys to refile the case and provide all the back up, ultimately the case was dismissed because I was left high and dry.

Teresa Trucchi

Replied last June 04, 2016

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 anonymous | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The Attorney Who Listens

The vision in my right eye was permanently damaged by an ophthalmologist who decided to skip an important test. Ms. Trucchi found an error my medical records that had prevented my legal case from moving forward. We corrected the error, and my case just settled for a significant amount. Ms. Trucc...hi found and fixed the error because she listened to me when I said they hadn't performed the important test. After that it was fairly easy to prove they hadn't performed the test. Most attorneys I contacted rejected my case because they believed the medical records, and not me. Ms. Trucchi succeeded because she gave me, at least temporarily, the benefit of the doubt. It makes all the difference in the world. Ms. Trucchi knows how to negotiate. It was amazing to watch her at my settlement conference. She quickly recalculated my net settlement after each offer, so I always knew where I stood. And, more importantly, she knows the psychology of the negotiation. She understands the motivations of each player in the negotiation, which is very helpful in trying to reach a fair settlement. So, I highly recommend Ms. Trucchi for personal injury cases.

Posted by David | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Lawyer for the people

Teresa handled my car accident where I had to sue my own insurance company. Not only did she get the maximum return on my uninsured motorist coverage, she got the VA hospital to cut my medical cost in half, making me twice as much money as expected. I have referred numerous people to Teresa and her f...irm and all were very pleased with their professionalism and attention to detail. Teresa cares about her clients, steers them in the right direction and will not take advantage of you. I found Teresa to be upfront and honest, traits not always associated with lawyers.

Posted by lydia | June 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, Honest, Hardworking

I have a high-conflict custody case. I can't convey how fortunate I am to have met attorney Trucchi and have her represent our case in court. I give her credit for saving my daughters life. Yes, I did say that. My daughter has been away from her abusers for over a year and I will guarantee due to att...orney Trucchi's help my daughter will continue to be safe and happy. I know the reason behind this too. Trucchi is honest. She gives all sides to the story in court and lays a foundation of reality. I owe her more than I can convey. I consider her family. If you need someone to represent you

Posted by Dr Walt Rutherford | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Effective and Personal

I consulted with Teresa regarding divorce issues and she gave me sage advice that saved me from making a big mistake! She is perceptive, personal and very sharp. Since that time I have referred several of my clients (I am a Marriage and Family Therapist) to her and they all have raved about her servi...ces. A couple of these cases were extremely complex and I was amazed at how smoothly she was able to settle their affairs. I refer to her without hesitation or reservation of any kind. One big problem with attorneys id their inability for them to keep in contact, return calls, and being collaborative with me or their clients - THIS IS NOT TRUE WITH TERESA! Thank you Teresa, you are jewel in our community.

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Teresa Trucchi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vera Livingstone

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Chen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Teresa is a well respected member of the legal community. She is a generous individual who never hesitates to provide guidance and mentorship."

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Ashby Sorensen

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Paul Suppa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashby Sorensen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1985

Presidential Scholarship, California Western School of Law

1984

Superior Scholar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Adjunct Professor, San Diego Community College

1994 - Present

Attorney, Suppa, Trucchi and Henein LLP

1988 - 1994

Attorney, Bauer and Schultz APC

Associations

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2012 - Present

California Board of Legal Specialization

Family Law

2007 - Present

American Federation of Teachers

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Vinson v Schmidt

The jury found that Schmidt was 100 percent liable for the accident. It also determined that Vinson's damages totaled $362,885.63.

Edwards v City of San Diego

Settlement with City of San Diego for $180,000

Ljiljana Vuckovich vs. Branislav Cizmar, M.D

Total settlement of $1,100,000

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Education

1988

California Western SOL

Juris Doctorate

1984

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

Arabic

French

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