Experienced Criminal Defense

Sal Gallardo has been practicing Criminal Law for over 20 years. His entire career has been devoted exclusively to Criminal Defense. During those over two decades of practice, Mr. Gallardo has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from the lowest-level misdemeanor to very serious felonies.

Mr. Gallardo is highly respected by judges, prosecutors, fellow defense attorneys and court staff. His meticulous and proactive approach ensures the best possible outcome in each client's individual case. Mr. Gallardo views each case, no matter the charge or category, with the utmost seriousness because of the impact on each individual client. Mr. Gallardo enjoys building a personal rapport with clients who benefit from his unique approach to criminal defense.

Mr. Gallardo is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California. At Golden Gate, he was the recipient of the Baxter Fellowship in Litigation. After completing the fellowship, Mr. Gallardo decided to stay in Northern California and put down roots in Santa Cruz. He has been serving criminal defense clients in Santa Cruz and neighboring communities ever since.

Sal Gallardo has been practicing Criminal Law for over 20 years. His entire career has been devoted exclusively to Criminal Defense. During those over two decades of practice, Mr. Gallardo has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from the lowest-level misdemeanor to very serious felonies.

Mr. Gallardo is highly respected by judges, prosecutors, fellow defense attorneys and court staff. His meticulous and proactive approach ensures the best possible outcome in each client's individual case. Mr. Gallardo views each case, no matter the charge or category, with the utmost seriousness because of the impact on each individual client. Mr. Gallardo enjoys building a personal rapport with clients who benefit from his unique approach to criminal defense.

Mr. Gallardo is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California. At Golden Gate, he was the recipient of the Baxter Fellowship in Litigation. After completing the fellowship, Mr. Gallardo decided to stay in Northern California and put down roots in Santa Cruz. He has been serving criminal defense clients in Santa Cruz and neighboring communities ever since.

Mr. Gallardo is a native Californian, born and raised in East Los Angeles. He is bilingual and bicultural. He is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, where he holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

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Mr. Gallardo is a native Californian, born and raised in East Los Angeles. He is bilingual and bicultural. He is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, where he holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.