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Attorney Kenneth M. Hallum is a criminal defense lawyer, admitted to the California State Bar Association in 2004. As a private defense attorney, he has also served as a conflict public defender, and court appointed criminal defense attorney.
In 2021, Ken introduced bankruptcy representation in response to the needs of so many from the disastrous economic climate brought about by the pandemic and COVID-19.
Working with Ken greatly increases your chances of winning your Santa Barbara traffic ticket case, receiving no fine, no points, suspension or insurance penalties, and offers representation for all traffic violations.
Areas of Practice
Traffic Law
DUI
Bankruptcy
SPEEDING TICKETS
DMV Hearings
Ken relies on his experience as a 22 year veteran of the police force and his service on a DUI enforcement unit to create a unique understanding of both sides of the law. Admitted to the California State Bar Association in 2004, he soon opened his law practice and settled into Santa Barbara.
Ken has two young sons, Carter and Tanner and is an active member of the Santa Barbara youth sports community. Ken’s law practice focuses on all aspects of traffic law and DUI, from underage DUI and field sobriety tests to major DUI infractions.
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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Kenneth Marlon Hallum's Reviews
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Posted by Manuel M , Carpinteria Ca USA | May 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best attorney in Santa Barbara county
Kenneth knows his stuff great communication got case dismissed thanks ken appreciate all u done
Posted by Ericka | September 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best outcome. Best advice.
I hired Ken to help me contest a speeding ticket I received while driving through Central California. He is very knowledgeable about the laws and knows the local legal landscape. He provided the best course of action and followed through with the local court. My ticket was dismissed and consideri...
Posted by Brett | March 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great service with a great result!
Ken did a great job handling my speeding ticket through the court shutdowns due to COVID. I was updated regularly and my case was ultimately dismissed.
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 13, 2022Brett, thank you for your review and I'm glad to hear that my experience helped in getting your ticket dismissed. I appreciate the feedback on my professionalism and competence and am happy to hear that I met with your expectations. If there's anything else we can do for you or any of our future clients, please don't hesitate to reach out. Here's the number to call 805-892-6976. By the way, I'd love it if you will copy your review over to my Google Profile: https://bit.ly/3cO7Lmu
Posted by Chris | January 29, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Listens. Great results. What is unique about Kenneth Hallum is that he has a law enforcement background before becoming a lawyer. He, also, has a lot of experience working with the courts and the police officers specifically around traffic tickets. Save your time and hire him. He is worth ev...
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 13, 2022Chris, thank you for your review and for trusting my Law practice with your legal needs. I'm glad to hear that I was able to help you get the results you wanted. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can do for you in the future! Here's the number to call 805-892-6976. By the way, we'd love it if you will copy your review over to our Google Profile: https://bit.ly/3cO7Lmu
Posted by Trevor | December 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case dismissed!
Had a pretty severe speeding ticket and I was dead to rights. Ken helped me craft a defense in court and the officer responded with a hilariously detailed account of why I was guilty. My wife and I had a good laugh -- I was absolutely cooked. But somehow, after a few months of persistence (I prett...
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 13, 2022Thank you for your kind words, Trevor. I appreciate the time you took to review my law practice. Glad I was able to resolve your traffic ticket case. If there's anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Here's the number to call 805-892-6976. By the way, I'd love it if you will copy your review over to my Google Profile: https://bit.ly/3cO7Lmu
Kenneth Marlon Hallum's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer as a knowledgeable attorney and one to give practical advice."
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"I have worked opposite Ken several times, and have found him to be highly ethical and focused on obtaining a good result for his client without increasing litigation costs - a rarity."
"Ken was fantastic in handling a case for me in Ventura. Moreover, he has a great personality and bends over backwards when dealing with fellow colleagues. He definitely knows his stuff!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken was the first attorney I did any legal work with. He is very knowledgeable about the criminal side of the law and I'm sure his years in law enforcement and working for the courts helped before he became an attorney! Ken is direct and honest, he won't mislead a client. He's thorough and completely competent when it comes to DUIs or any other criminal type issue."
"Having discussed and strategized cases with Ken Hallum in past - I can attest that he knows the law, knows the ropes, and fights hard for his clients (in court and at DMV). With great success, he is committed to protecting his client's rights as though they were his own."
Robert Hamilton
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Kenneth M. Hallum
Associations
2009 - Present
California DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationRegular Member
2009 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersRegular
2006 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationPrivate Defense Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Peo v. K.K.
Dismissed
Peo v. F.B.
Not Guilty
Education
2000
University of Northern California - Lorenzo Patino School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2021
dui805.com
10 Things They Don't Tell You About Your DUI
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
How long for DMV to remove point again after traffic court extended deadline after and traffic school successfully completed?
10 Aug 2022
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I got a ticket jn the mail saying no stop stand ?
07 Aug 2022
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What do I do now? How do I proceed? Who do I call?
07 Aug 2022