Yago Medeiros

Yago Medeiros is a criminal defence and traffic lawyer who helps people facing criminal charges and traffic tickets in Alberta. He has more than six years of experience as a criminal defence lawyer in Brazil. Since relocating to Canada, his work with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Alberta Court of Justice gave him a close understanding of court processes, evidentiary issues, and the realities faced by people moving through the justice system.

After completing his articles at Ziv Law Group, Yago continued his path as a criminal defence lawyer, focusing on criminal and traffic matters. He has built his practice around defending people at every stage of the process, from the first police contact and bail through to trial. He is clear, direct, and thorough. He explains the process, answers your questions honestly, and anticipates problems before they arise.

Yago represents clients charged with assault, domestic-related offences, theft, fraud, drug offences, weapons offences, and breaches of release conditions or probation. He also handles bail hearings, Charter challenges, and sentencing.

Many people underestimate how much a traffic ticket can affect their licence, work, insurance, and record. Yago defends clients facing distracted driving and cellphone tickets, excessive speeding, careless and dangerous driving, driving while suspended or disqualified, and other traffic offences.

Yago is a lawyer who speaks Portuguese and English. Yago fala português e inglês fluentemente e atende clientes em Alberta em português. Se você ou alguém da sua família recebeu uma multa de trânsito, uma acusação criminal ou uma intimação para comparecer ao tribunal, você pode explicar sua situação em seu próprio idioma e entender cada etapa do processo.

Outside of work, Yago enjoys walks, travel, and time with his wife and cats. He practised judo for more than ten years, which taught him the discipline and patience he brings to every file.