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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 Patricia | January 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Knowledgeable, friendly and makes you at ease!

**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** I can’t recommend Sal highly enough. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. He took the time to explain every step of the process and made sure I understood all my options. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my DUI charge was successful...ly reduced to a wet and reckless, which made a huge difference for my future. He truly fought for the best possible outcome and treated me with respect the entire time. If you’re looking for an attorney who knows the law and genuinely cares about their clients, this is the one to call.

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 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!!

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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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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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