A Different Kind of Law Firm
Central Coast natives. 30+ years combined experience. Litigators who also do transactional work, and that is exactly what makes the difference.
Built on the Central Coast, for the Central Coast
Tardiff & Saldo Law Offices was founded by Tyler Saldo and Dustin Tardiff, two attorneys who grew up on the Central Coast, went to law school, and came home to build a practice that reflects what their community actually needs.
Most law firms are either litigators or transactional attorneys. We are both. The contracts our business clients sign are drafted by attorneys who have argued contract breaches in court. The estate plans we create are structured by attorneys who have contested poorly drafted trusts in probate proceedings. That cross-pollination of experience makes every document we produce more durable.
The legal entity is Appellate Advocacy Group, which reflects another dimension of the firm's origin. Appellate work has always been part of the practice. The name Tardiff and Saldo is how the community knows us, and it is what we stand behind.
- 30+ years combined experience across estate planning, business law, and civil litigation
- Central Coast natives who know the local courts, judges, and business landscape
- Transparent, flat-fee estate planning with payment plans available
- Free consultations on all practice areas, same-week appointments often available
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The People Behind the Practice
Our attorneys and staff bring diverse legal backgrounds together under one roof. What we share is a commitment to giving every client clear, honest guidance and doing the work right the first time.

Tyler Saldo
Founding Attorney

Dustin Tardiff
Founding Attorney
In Their Own Words
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Tardiff & Saldo Law Offices
1235 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Two blocks from the SLO County Courthouse.
Phone: (888) 461-2215
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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