Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

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Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

also known as Tim F. Tuitavuki

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stockton, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

215 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton, CA

About Timote

Biography

If you are accused of a crime in State or Federal Court, you need an experienced attorney right now!

We handle Assault, Counterfeit Goods, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gangs, Murder, Theft. Call now.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

All State, Federal and Juvenile cases. Murder, Robbery, Mayhem, Assault, Criminal Threats, Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking, Conspiracy, Fraud, Counterfeit Goods, Guns, Possession for sale, Transportation, Marijuana, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, etc

23 years

40%
Personal Injury 40%

Auto accidents, slip & falls, intentional torts, assault & batter, intentional infliction of emotional distress & more.

18 years

40%
Family 20%

Child Custody, Restraining Orders, Child Support, etc.

19 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Timote F. Tuitavuki

215 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton, CA, 95202

tftlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Timote online.

Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 40 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Criminal

My son was arrested, Tim took the case. My son could have went to prison for a long time. Tim used his expertise in criminal law, and did an out standing job in defending my son. Instead of years we did 6 months, and 2 years informal probation. I highly recommend Tim.

Posted by Chris | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Saved my life

Tim worked on my case for almost 2 years. Took it from 3 felonies, one being a strike, and the DA offering 2 years state prison as A DEAL (are you kidding me?) to pleading no contest to a misdemeanor, I do some classes and it gets dropped altogether. He saved my life. Tim works hard, knows ALL of th...e DA’s and judges, knows how to work with them to get much better terms for you, and he’s a cool, funny, easy to get along with guy. I told him I’ll recommend him to anyone of my friends or family who ever need a lawyer, he’s the man. And small world- found out he’s a distant cousin of my girlfriend lol!

Posted by mperez | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Stockton's best lawyer

Lawyer Tim represented me in every court I had in my case without the need for me to be present. He fought very hard to obtain the desired result in my favor despite the accusations that were against me he fights for my integrity at all times I am super happy with the results. I recommend him 100%

Posted by Greg | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

The real deal

My son was in some serious trouble facing multiple felony and DWI charges with a high bail set and Tim was able to get the bail removed so my son could fight his case while out on O.R. After all was said and done Tim got the felonies dropped down to misdemeanors and the DWI charges dropped and my so...n only got probation, some AWP and a fine avoiding serious jail or prison time. Tim is the real deal and will fight for you and is worth every penny. If you need a real lawyer Tim is your guy. I can’t thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Review

Tim assisted with my husbands misdemeanor case. My husband was going through beginning stages of dementia and was experiencing delusions. This is what caused him to do something wrong.. Tim made sure in court and out of court that we got the necessary help and understanding we needed in order to ge...t the case dismissed.

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Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janell Somera

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Trina Cervantes

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tuitavuki is an exceptional attorney with extraordinary passion and dedication for his clients. His vast experience and commitment to his craft sets him apart and serves to ensure successful results for his clients."

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Peter Marek

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Tim. Hard working, high ethics, fair prices not to mention logic and skill are just some of his attributes."

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Dru Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Tuitavuki has the unique legal experience of previously working as a Deputy District Attorney and now as a Criminal Defense Attorney. His experience with the DA's office gives him a complex understanding of how a legal matter is prosecuted in this county and sets him aside from other defense attorneys. In other words, Mr. Tuitavuki knows the other sides playbook."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Timote. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Russell Humphrey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Trina Cervantes

Personal injury lawyer

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dru Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Tim F. Tuitavuki

2007 - 2008

Associate, Pacheco & Somera

2004 - 2008

Government Sales Representative, Thomson West

2001 - 2004

Deputy District Attorney, San Joaquin County District Attorney

1997 - 2001

Probation Officer II, San Joaquin County Probation Department

Associations

2008 - Present

San Joaquin County Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of the Pacific

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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