Melody Yasuda, Esq.
Founder/Managing Partner
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.
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D. (2012)
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A. (2009)
Admissions
- California