Tardiff & Saldo Law Offices is located at 1235 Palm St, two blocks from the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse. Our founding attorneys, Tyler Saldo and Dustin Tardiff, are Central Coast natives who have built their careers practicing law in this community. That isn't a marketing line, it's the reason they understand which local judges favor which arguments, how SLO County juries respond to different case presentations, and what local business owners and families actually need from their attorneys.
Legal Services for San Luis Obispo Residents
The city draws a wide range of clients. Cal Poly faculty and staff often need estate planning for the first time. Homeowners near Laguna Lake or the Edna Valley are thinking through Prop 19 implications and property transfers. Businesses along Higuera Street and Broad Street need contracts that hold up in the courts down the road. And unfortunately, accidents happen on Los Osos Valley Road, Foothill Boulevard, and Highway 101 every week, and those families need a litigation team that knows how to get fair results.
We handle all of it from one office, which means you're not being shuffled between firms as your legal needs evolve. The attorneys who draft your business contracts know your personal situation. The estate planning attorneys know your assets. That integration produces better legal work.
Trusts & Estates
Living trusts, wills, powers of attorney. Flat-fee packages. Free consult.
Business Law
Contracts, formation, disputes, M&A. Drafted by litigators.
Civil Litigation
Personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, appellate.
Probate
Guiding families through California probate and trust administration.
Personal Injury
No fee unless we recover. Free case review.
Appellate Law
California Court of Appeal and beyond. Deadlines are strict, call us now.
Our Office Location in San Luis Obispo
Our main office is at 1235 Palm St in the heart of downtown, within easy walking distance of the courthouse and conveniently accessible from most neighborhoods in the city. Street parking is available nearby, and the office is accessible from the Garden Street corridor. We also have a secondary office in Avila Beach available by appointment for clients in that area.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Same-week appointments are often available. We take calls at (888) 461-2215 during business hours.
Why San Luis Obispo Families Choose Tardiff & Saldo
The short answer is results and transparency. We offer flat-fee estate planning packages so clients know exactly what they're paying. We work on contingency for personal injury and wrongful death cases, meaning no fee unless we recover. We give free consultations on every matter and we never pressure anyone into a decision.
The longer answer is that most law firms are either transactional attorneys or litigators. We're both, and the two practices make each other better. Our contracts are stronger because we've argued contract disputes in court. Our estate plans are more durable because we've contested poorly drafted ones in probate proceedings. That cross-pollination of experience is genuinely rare in a firm of our size, and it's what makes us a different kind of law firm.
San Luis Obispo County's governing body, the County of San Luis Obispo, and the city itself through the City of San Luis Obispo are resources for local permits and civic matters we frequently reference for business clients. The SLO Chamber of Commerce, of which we are members, is a good entry point for new businesses establishing themselves in the area.
Serving the Broader SLO County Area
While our primary office is downtown, we serve the entire county. Whether you're in the Islay Hill neighborhoods, near French Hospital, or commuting in from surrounding communities, we're your local firm. We also serve clients in Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, and Morro Bay.