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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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21 Client Reviews

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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 Erika | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing!

Sal is not only extremely knowledgeable in this field but he cares greatly for his clients. His patience and intelligence is evident from the beginning of the consultation to the closing of a case. Months after our case was close, Sal was kind enough to reach out and just check in. We truly don’t kno...w what we would have done without him. I would 100% recommend him as an attorney to anyone who is in need of the services he provides/offers.

Posted by Rechia | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

THE BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!

I had the pleasure of having Sal Gallardo as my attorney earlier this year. I got in trouble (DUI/ACCIDENT). I thought my life was over so scared of what was going to happen to me. Sal Gallardo was a God sent! He worked hard and personally called me ever step of the way! When sentence went down..., I got 12 days of AA MEETINGS AND PROBATION! THAT'S IT!! NO JAIL TIME! Couldn't believe it. If you need help he's the one to hire!! Thank you Sal. YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Posted by Aly | September 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Go for the best and trust till the end

Sal Gallardo is one of the best intelligent and intellectually well equipped professionals when it comes to the law. He came with the background of 19 years of his own law practice and his wife who is an attorney where experience of both will get you through where someone else might not. Sal Gallardo... has passion for helping people to bring the law at the level where your biography is important and good moral characters will be passed to the next level- where judge will have a chance to hear and know more about you and your case. while DA will keep flashing the titles of multiple accusations build against of you. Sal is emotionally calm and well carried person. You will need him to help you to do it together. And his help will pay you back through keeping your reputation clean again. Sal will help you to stay calm through the whole process, as its going to be a long process going up to months. All what we have to do -stay positive and keep ourselves calm as you are in hands of professional attorney. It was hard to stay positive when the charges I faced against of me appeared on a background check report as a very bad charges you can face being a manager or employee to have ;-) Not Even proved guilty Yet I looked as a true criminal facing 2 charges in one case..... Oh well it was a very well written story which some creative mistress of my ex Mr. passed to the DA office to keep me further from the boy who has all the right assets)))). Please don't hesitate to have legal help twice. And I contacted Sal to see if he can explain the fact of happening. He did. Big corporations can run macro background checks where every case which was taken by DA`s offices can appear on those reports depending on company data research provider. It`s not necessary to have conviction or misdemeanor proven when it can affect your life in a way employer won`t give you a chance to explain yourself till its actually over. Sal is the only lawyer who was able to respond on the fact of happening! Do not panic! Do not stress out. Be calm and confident in the one whom you already contacted. Because he will do it with knowledge and confidence. Finding all ins and out of the tunnel of not being a free man, and you will have the best outcome possible. that was a hard first step. Now my case is resolved and over months later.

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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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