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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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Showing 16 - 20 of 35 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Dominique Trice | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Help with a Traffic Ticket
I was pulled over for speeding on US-101 Northbound between Santa Barbara and Buellton for going 70 in a 65. I called Ken the same day and laid out the options I had. I decided to fight it, and he contacted me a month later letting me know we had won with a not guilty verdict. Couldn't have been happ...
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 15, 2022Dominique, I'm deeply grateful for this 5-star review! Hiring a local Santa Barbara DUI lawyer is a wise decision, because we know the local judges and have unique insights to local laws. Thanks for trusting Hallum Law with your speeding ticket needs. I'm glad to hear that I was able to help you win a not guilty verdict. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can do for you in the future! Visit https://www.hallumlaw.com/ for a free case evaluation, or 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 anonymous | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Helpful for SB speeding ticket
Ken was very straightforward in his approach for dealing with my speeding ticket. He has close ties with the local judge and understands the process to best handle tickets in his area. The process took almost 6 months, but he represented me in fighting my ticket and we got lucky in getting it dismiss...
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 15, 2022Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the time you took to review my Santa Barbara traffic law practice. Glad I was able to resolve your traffic ticket case. If, in the future, you or someone you know would have trouble on California’s roadways and need to find a lawyer, we are a Santa Barbara traffic attorney who can help. Give us a call with your traffic law questions- 805-892-6976. By the way, I'd love it if you will copy your review over to my Yelp Profile: https://yelp.com/biz/kenneth-m-hallum-santa-barbara
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Anonymous
Ken was an incredible advocate and helped us understand the process and remedy our son’s speeding ticket. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful and patient.
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 15, 2022Thank you for your awesome review! I really appreciate your kind words! As a traffic lawyer in Santa Barbara, always happy to see a favorable outcome. 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. If you're feeling in the mood, it'd be great if you could share this to our Facebook reviews https://www.facebook.com/SantaBarbaraLawyers/reviews
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Attorney, Efficient, Effective, No Nonsense promisses
Mr. Hallum fought and prevailed in a difficult speeding case. He communicated all necessary information timely & in a very effective & efficient manner. He stated the issues in a straightforward & honest manner without any over promising. But he did deliver! I'd certainly recommend him! Thank you so ...
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 15, 2022Thank you for your review and I'm happy to hear that the outcome was a success. It sounds like I was able to meet the needs of your case in an effective manner, which is always my goal. Thank you again and please let me know if there's anything else I can do! Here's the number to call 805-892-6976. If you're feeling in the mood, it'd be great if you could share this to our Facebook reviews https://www.facebook.com/SantaBarbaraLawyers/reviews
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
An outstanding attorney!
I was unfortunate in getting a speeding ticket under some strange circumstances. Ken represented me in the case and was responsive, super helpful in explaining my options (but never cavalier or overpromising), and he eventually got the ticket dismissed without a court appearance. He’s superb!
Kenneth Hallum
Replied last March 15, 2022I'm so glad to hear that I was able to help you with your speeding ticket! You're a great example of the type of client we love working with. Thank you for taking the time to write this review and I hope it reflects on our other clients' experiences too. If you ever have questions about traffic, or need a traffic attorney, you know who to call! I am just a phone call away at 805-892-6976 Thanks again, and hope you're doing well. And if you're feeling in the mood, sharing this to Yelp reviews would be much appreciated https://yelp.com/biz/kenneth-m-hallum-santa-barbara
Kenneth Marlon Hallum's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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
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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?
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