Melody Yasuda

Melody Yasuda is a managing attorney at Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation, representing clients in criminal defense and traffic matters in California, particularly Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Her practice includes DUI allegations, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic citations. She works with people facing potential penalties or licensing consequences and helps them understand the issues involved in defending criminal charges and traffic violations.

Melody earned a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009 and a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2012. During law school, she received a Witkin Award related to the National Criminal Innocence Project. Her legal education provides a foundation in criminal justice issues, court procedure, and the analytical work involved in reviewing charges and evidence.

Melody has defended hundreds of criminal and traffic matters, including DUI cases and both misdemeanor and felony charges. Her work involves evaluating alleged offenses, examining case records, preparing courtroom arguments, and negotiating with prosecutors when appropriate. She represents clients facing legal matters that may affect their driving privileges, criminal records, or freedom, and applies experience across several California jurisdictions.

Melody Yasuda brings more than a decade of criminal defense experience to her role at Ticket Crushers. She speaks Japanese and serves clients through the firm’s California criminal and traffic defense practice. Her work focuses on careful case review, organized preparation, and communicating legal options to people dealing with accusations or citations. She aims to help clients navigate the court process and understand potential outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Berkeley
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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