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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 Jorge S | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Advocate in defense for our community

I would highly recommend Mr. Gallardo to anyone in need of an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is incredibly professional, straight forward and a master problem solver. At the time of my arrest, Sal started to work my case right away giving me the exact advice needed which resulted in the b...est possible outcome. He was incredibly honest giving me straight forward answers and emotional support along the way. Every time I felt stressed and thinking the worst he would always have a positive outlook for the future of my case. I always felt like I was going to win with him on my side. There are not enough words to express my gratitude. Thank you, Sal.

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 Brianna Golding | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got my case dismissed!

I discovered a 5 year old warrant for an old misdemeanor case out of Santa Cruz where I attended school many years ago. I called Sal in an absolute panic - I had worked so hard to turn my life around and everything was about to come to crumble because of this new case. Sal, from the moment we talked,... was kind, patient and thorough. He communicated with me every step of the way and actually made me feel like my case mattered to him. It was so refreshing to have a lawyer who made me feel like I had someone in my corner. Sal ended up getting my case DISMISSED! One of my charges was a failure to appear at my own trial! I couldn't believe it. It was the best result I could have ever asked for. I am grateful he took the time to get to know me so he could properly advocate for me in court. THANK YOU SAL!

Posted by Ian | July 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sal is a life saver!

Sal was VERY helpful and always took the time to explain how everything works. He was very sensitive to how fragile the situation was and his experience really shows through during the process. He gave me great advice and took care of everything for me. I could have been in a far worse situation if ...my case had gone any other way. Thank 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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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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