Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

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Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

also known as Tim F. Tuitavuki

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 24 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 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Timote F. Tuitavuki

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

stocktoncalawoffice.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Timote online.

Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ashlee | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tim is great!

Tim is great! This was my 1st time with a court experience. Tim made me feel at ease with the experience. I liked his gentle and honest approach about this process. Tim is very knowledgeable, and keeps you in the know. I highly recommend Tim when looking for representation.

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 Sue | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful lawyer

Tim is an exceptional criminal lawyer. He provided expert legal guidance, communicated clearly, and handled my case with professionalism and care. Tim fought tirelessly for me, and had my case dismissed. I didn’t think possible. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled, compassionate, and de...dicated attorney!

Posted by Tanya | January 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Quality representation with excellent results

My family had the privilege of having Tim defend them in criminal and family-law-related restraining orders proceedings. Tim got dismissals with prejudice on all fronts. Ultimately, these results were due to Tim’s endless expertise and strong advocacy skills. Moreover, Tim’s style of dealing with the... facts and evidence is unparalleled. Most importantly, Tim is fair, personable, honest, and hardworking; going above and beyond by working on the weekends and holidays to get prepared given the short deadlines we were facing. As a lawyer myself, I was highly impressed with Tim’s quality of work. I would recommend Tim without any hesitation.

Posted by Anthony | August 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Tim is a great lawyer!

I hired Tim as my lawyer because I heard he was very skilled in his field, and now I can attest to that personally! He explained everything that was going on within my case so that I’d be able to understand how it was progressing, and he was able to secure a satisfactory resolution to my legal troub...les which has brought me much-needed peace of mind! I definitely recommend him!

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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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