$ 500-500 per hour
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Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki
also known as Tim F. Tuitavuki
About Timote
Biography
Practicing law since 2001, Mr. Tuitavuki comes from a diverse background as a former Probation Officer, Former Deputy District Attorney and former Financial Services licensed professional. His background allows him to analyze, negotiate, scrutinize and effectively represent his clients. Mr. Tuitavuki has dedicated his career to ensure his clients' rights are protected and they receive the fairest and most favorable resolutions to their legal matters. Mr. Tuitavuki prides himself as being a Litigator and relishes the opportunity to try the cases that only can be resolved by judge or jury.
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%
23 years
Personal Injury
40%
18 years
Family
20%
19 years
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Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Timote F. Tuitavuki
(209) 476-1549
Fax
215 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton, CA, 95202
stocktoncalawoffice.com/Online Presence
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Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 30 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Shari | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend
I can’t thank Mr Tuitavuki enough for helping my son. I went to see Mr Tuitavuki at 11 am for a consultation appt. I hired him by 12 pm and Tim was in court in Manteca by 1:30 pm. I had never hired an attorney before but my son was facing prison time. Tim restored my faith that are some people in th...
Posted by Yolanda | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Defense attorney in town
I can’t say enough good things about Tim Tuituvuki. Not only did he listen to me and make sure I felt heard, but he took action using his knowledge experience to build a strong defense. Thanks to his hard work, I was able to walk away from a situation that could’ve changed my life for the worse. I ...
Posted by Morgan | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best!!
Tim Tuitavuki is a MUST HAVE!!! Tim took the time to set realistic expectations for me and had true compassion during my difficult situation. I appreciate how Mr Tuitavuki saw my true potential and got my felony lowered to a misdemeanor, even though I had a long history of the same charge. He fought ...
Posted by Albert | June 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
Tim was a great lawyer to work with as a first time offender. Any questions I had he was able to promptly answer, as well as making sure I understood what was going throughout the duration of court dates.
Posted by Steve | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Past client
Tim is an excellent lawyer. When I had a hit & run case. I hired him to help me work with the judge on my case. It was a surprisingly easy and fast. I never showed to court again, and the case was dismissed. Thank you very much Tim!
Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
"I endorse Tim. Hard working, high ethics, fair prices not to mention logic and skill are just some of his attributes."
"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."
"I endorse Timote. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Russell Humphrey
Criminal defense lawyer
Trina Cervantes
Personal injury lawyer
Peter Marek
Criminal defense lawyer
Dru Hunt
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a criminal record if my case will be dissmised in 6 month after 40 hours volunteer work in non-profit organization?
27 Jan 2017
Q&A
I have a forgery x2 charge. What do i need to do before i show up at court? And how can i get it to a misdemeanor?
28 Jan 2017