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Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele
also known as 'Isi Mataele
About Isileli
Biography
Started working in the prosecutors' and public defenders' office in law school. I tried over 21 trials before graduating. I studied civil rights, intellectual property, health law, family law, and took various trial clinics.
After law school, I started working in businesses such as Lehman Brothers but then returned to law.
I originally wanted to work for the prosecutors' office and then eventually get into civil rights litigation but due to my own experience I advanced those plans and now have pursued various civil rights cases.
My practice includes civil litigation, intellectual property, family, domestic violence, and other criminal cases.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 75-200 per hour
Contingency
15%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Law Offices of Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele
4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92122
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Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele's Reviews
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Posted by Kathy | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
No Response
I have had my case with Isi for over 4 years now for a simple Divorce. I can't get him to respond to me to tell me if I am finally divorced or not. He nor his assistant will return my emails. This is how we have communicated for the last 4 years (since September 2012). I just want to know what need...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
NEVER USE THIS ATTORNEY HE FAILS TO RESPOND BACK ON TIME
Never use this attorney he will not respond to your filings on time . he will set you up to fail ... he hold on to evidance that the da and court needs to keep you out jail. he stutters when he talks in court becuase he is never prepared or reviews the case... he come to court late and wants to w...
Isileli Mataele
Replied last October 22, 2013This is far from true or accurate. I cannot divulge many confidential communications and events due to the privilege, YET. How could someone convert a civil matter into a criminal matter? This person had a choice to continue civil contempt or criminal, They chose criminal and then complained after making the decision. I would never with hold anything unless it was fraudulent and by law am required not to present it. The truth is this person was accused of scamming consumers nationwide and charged with contempt for violating the restraining order preventing her from soliciting and collecting fees for mortgage companies. The government accused her of continuing the practice and the judge gave her the choice and she wanted to take her chances with criminal contempt instead of civil despite being advised not to make that choice. She is now upset that she is facing criminal penalties and refuses to take any responsibility. Hopefully she learns from this experience and begins to make the changes in her life before it is too late. Good luck.
Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2022
updated on 10/26/2022This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2019
updated on 11/27/2019This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2014
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Mataele Law Offices
Education
N/A
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
How do I enforce the order for attorney fees and costs?
15 Oct 2014
Q&A
If a TRO was entered into the CLETS system but at the hearing it was dissolved ,will it dissolve off the CLETS system as well?
01 Oct 2014
Q&A
When can I ask for Pre-trial diversion? Who do I ask for it?
26 Sep 2014