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Sal Gallardo

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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Cruz, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

303 Potrero Street, Suite 30, Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Sal Gallardo

303 Potrero Street, Suite 30, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christy | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney Ever!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Sal Gallardo. From the beginning, he brought an incredible amount of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine compassion to my case. I knew I was innocent, but the situation I was facing was extremely serious especially with a profession...al license to uphold. He understood exactly what was at stake and guided me through every step with patience and clarity. He took the time to answer all my questions, made sure I understood the process, and helped make an overwhelming situation far less frightening. His expertise, confidence, and dedication made all the difference. Thanks to his hard work and commitment, my case was completely dismissed. I’m truly grateful for the time, care, and attention he gave to my case. If you need an attorney who is knowledgeable, personable, easy to talk to, and truly invested in protecting your future, I highly recommend Sal Gallardo. I deeply appreciate everything he did for me

Posted by Oliver | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer in Santa Cruz county

I hired Sal Gallardo for a DUI case I was fighting. Not only did he go above and beyond to help me, he actually cared about my situation and listened to my concerns. He answered every questions I had and was very informative and honest. Got my case resolved and exceeded my expectations . I highly rec...ommend him to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer.

Posted by Lucas | November 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I would recommend Sal Gallardo

I would highly recommend hiring Sal. Most importantly he got me the outcome I was looking for. He was very knowledgeable and walked me through the hole legal process. He was always available and promptly responded when I had any questions. I would recommend Sal to anyone who needs a defense attorne...y.

Posted by Bryan | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Case dismissed, 10/10 Best Lawyer. Sal Cares about your rights

Sal is an amazing lawyer. I found him after calling several lawyers to fight for my case, most of them just seemed interested in money or had a disinteresting attitude or straight shameful opinion. After calling a reputable law firm they gave me his number which is where I read other reviews on this ...website and were surprised with the great reviews and sure enough right off the bat I could tell Sal was most genuine in fighting for my case. He walked me through everything I needed to do and we ended up getting the case dismissed. I'm very happy I found Sal Gallardo. I hope more people can find this man!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Trusted Legal Advice, Even Years Later

Sal helped me with two cases about 10 years ago, and his knowledge of the law was incredible. He’s very intelligent and excellent at what he does. Whenever I didn’t understand something, he took the time to explain it in a way that made sense to me. I recently reached out to him with a question, and ...he responded right away. He’s always responsive and never forgets to get back to you.

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John Thornton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Mr. Gallardo for over ten years, on well over 100 cases. Together, we've handles cases from domestic violence to assault with a deadly weapon. He has also asked the single most effective question on cross examination I have ever heard. I endorse his work."

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William Makler

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of working side by side with Sal a number of years ago and found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

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Golden Gate University School of Law

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California State University

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