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Melody Yasuda
About Melody
Biography
Melody Yasuda is a Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation, practicing primarily in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. A Bay Area native, she earned her B.A. in Legal Studies from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she received the WITKIN Award for the National Criminal Innocence Project. With over 10 years of experience, she has defended hundreds of DUI, misdemeanor, and felony cases as well as traffic matters throughout California, achieving dismissals and favorable outcomes for her clients. Fellow attorneys who have worked alongside her describe her as sharp, organized, thorough, and highly regarded by the judges and prosecutors she faces in court.
Outside the courtroom, Melody is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new countries, as well as spending time at the beach, swimming, and playing tennis. She is also fluent in Japanese.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
15%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
350 Rhode Island St Ste 240, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
515 Flower St #1951, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA, 95110
Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
980 9th St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Michael | February 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Hire Melody!!!
I wanted to thank Melody, for her hard work and excellent communication regarding my case. I’m very happy with my results and wanted to thank you all for making it happen. I will continue to bring my legal business to Ticket Crushers going forward.
Melody Yasuda's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked together with Melody on a few matters. She is very knowledgeable in the law. Melody is personal yet professional and takes great pride in her work. She provides superb legal services. I highly endorse her."
"Melody is incredibly reliable, thorough, and conscientious with her work. I have full confidence every time I hire her for a task. Most importantly, she is a wonderful communicator and ties up all loose ends without being asked. I highly recommend Melody, she is a gem."
"I endorse Melody Yasuda as an attorney. She is a no-nonsense person and professional. Her naturally calm, positive, and non-judgmental personality helps put everyone who comes in contact with her at ease. She is sharp, organized, experienced, diligent, responsible, and reliable. Fantastic attorney!"
"Melody is a fantastic attorney. You can really tell that she cares about her clients by the way she represents them."
"Ms. Yasuda is a highly skilled and informed criminal defense attorney. I have worked with her with clients who are facing immigration consequences of a criminal conviction. She leaves no stone unturned and works hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melody is very intelligent and diligent in her work. She strives for the best outcome for all her clients. She is held in high regard by the Judges she appears in front of and the DA's she opposes in court."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen this attorney in court and she handles herself well; she knows her way around a courtroom. She fights hard for her clients."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Melody for the past 4 years. Melody is professional, sharp, and will work diligently to get her clients the best outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Melody for any matter."
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Experience
Honors
2012
WITKIN Award for NCIP, WITKIN
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Associate, Law Offices of Lucy McAllister
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
National Association of Realtors
Member
California Association of Realtors
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. A.T.
Dismissal
Education
2012
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Marshall Reddick
Rental Property Mentoring
Publications
2016
Melody Yasuda
The Secret of Wealthy Home Sellers
2016
Melody Yasuda
A Guide to Selling Your Home for More
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity
Legal Answers