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Sal Gallardo

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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 27 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 27 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

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aarti | August 13, 2026

Exceptional Integrity, Deep Knowledge, and True Professionalism

I cannot recommend Sal Gallardo highly enough. I reached out to his office during an incredibly stressful, time-sensitive legal situation involving a complex, bundled traffic and DMV administrative matter. Even though my case fell outside his standard trials, Mr. Gallardo personally called me back an...d generously spent a full hour on the phone consulting with me. Instead of trying to sell me an expensive retainer that I didn't need, he reviewed my file with complete honesty, validated my situation, and gave me clear, expert strategic guidance. It is incredibly rare to find an attorney with this level of absolute integrity, empathy, and honesty. He put my best interests as a consumer completely ahead of his own financial gain, and offered top-notch guidance on my case. If you are looking for an exceptionally sharp, trustworthy, and heavy-hitting advocate who truly cares about people, Sal Gallardo is the absolute best choice. Thank you so much, Mr. Sal!

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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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