Murali Jasti

Partner

Biography

I choose to defend those who are being prosecuted because ultimately, I believe in you. Whether you are innocent or guilty of the charges being pursued against you by the Government, I believe that you are more than the person who is reflected in a criminal complaint. The role of a good defense attorney is to ensure that your side of the story is told, that your character and good acts are not forgotten, and that ultimately you are given the consideration and justice you deserve.

Murali Jasti graduated from Trinity University in 2001 with an undergraduate degree in political science and business administration. In 2004, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School and began working for the Wisconsin State Public Defender until he began his partnership with Attorney Payal Khandhar in 2016.

He is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Dane County Bar Association, and American Inns of Court.

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
J.D. – 2004
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
B.A. – 2001
Major: Political Science
Major: Business Management

Bar Admissions

Pro-Bono Activities

Professional Associations

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2016 to Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors, 2020 to Present
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2016 to Present
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, President, 2020 to Present
American Inns of Court, Member, 2009 to 2021
Dane County Bar Association, Member, 2016 to Present

Past Positions

Murali Jasti’s Case Results

2024

1ST DEGREE INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal the Friday before trial. (Dane County) (June)

Murali Jasti’s Case Results

1ST DEGREE INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal the Friday before trial. (Dane County) (June)

REVOCATION HEARING

Client Not Revoked

The decision was upheld after appeal. (June)

REVOCATION HEARING

Client Not Revoked

The decision was upheld after appeal. (March)

INJUNCTION HEARING

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal for the Respondent after a contested hearing. (Dane County) (February)

FORGERY CHARGES

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal prior to the schedule trial starting. (Rock County) (January)

OWI

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal after a suppression motion was granted. (Dane County) (January)

INJUCTION HEARING

Case Dismissed

The case was dismissed after a contested hearing (Dane County) (September)

ARMED ROBBERY

Not Guilty Verdict

A jury found the client not guilty on all counts after a jury trial. (Dane County) (June)

FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

Case Dismissed

The case was dismissed after the Court granted a suppression motion. (Western District of Wisconsin Federal Court) (January)

FELONY DRUG CHARGES

Case Dismissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal after a suppression motion was granted. (Dane County) (January)

WRIT OF CERTIORARI GRANTED

Client Not Revoked

After the Court granted a writ of certiorari a new revocation hearing was ordered, and the client was not revoked.

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Not Guilty

A jury found our client not guilty on all counts after a jury trial. (Dane County) (February)

OWI

Not Guilty

Attorney Jasti obtained a not guilty verdict on all counts after a jury trial for his client. (Richland County) (February)

OWI

Case Dimissed

Attorney Jasti obtained a dismissal after a suppression motion was granted. (Dane County) (January)

OWI

Case Dismissed

The case was dismissed after the Court granted a suppression motion. (Dane County) (January)

ATTEMPTED 1ST DEGREE INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE

Attorney Jasti obtained a not guilty verdict on all counts after a jury trial. (Dane County) (September)