Kenneth Marlon Hallum

Kenneth Marlon Hallum

also known as Ken Hallum

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 21 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Kenneth Marlon Hallum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Ericka | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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...ng the level of service he provided, his fees are more than reasonable. I highly recommend you hire Ken.

Posted by Trevor | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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...y much forgot about the case because Ken was on top of it), a dismissal letter showed up at my house. Ken was extremely responsive and reliable -- essential qualities that are annoyingly hard to find. Also very professional and proactive with steady hands. He knows the system and will get you the best outcome.

Kenneth Hallum

Replied last March 13, 2022

Thank 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

Posted by Marilyn | August 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Don't try to handle it alone, hire Ken Hallum.

I live in Nevada and received a speeding ticket coming home from Santa Maria, Ca. I was doing 79 mph in a posted 55 mph. I reached out to Ken and he returned a call back to me within about an hour. He explained all possible outcomes for my ticket, did not guarantee any outcome, but was confident he... could absolutely help me. He promised he'd handle every detail and I wouldn't have to do a thing. I received updates from him and he took care everything. I was found "not guilty" and the entire episode went away like it never happened. Best decision I could have made was to hire Ken and I highly recommend him.

Kenneth Hallum

Replied last March 12, 2022

Thank you for sharing your review Marilyn. I feel so empowered and grateful when my clients take the time to share the experience after a traffic law case. 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

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...ier with the outcome or how easy Ken made it. I hope I will not need his help again too soon, but if I do he'll be the first one I call.

Kenneth Hallum

Replied last March 15, 2022

Dominique, 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 George | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great work - Highly Recommend!

I highly recommend Ken - not only did he get my case dismissed, but for his expertise and experience, his price was the best I found and he was extremely communicative throughout the entire process. Great experience and outcome. Hopefully I will never need such services again, but if I do, I will a...bsolutely be contacting Ken. Thank you for the great work!

Kenneth Hallum

Replied last March 16, 2022

George, thank you so much for your trust and taking the time to leave such an encouraging 5-star review. I'm glad that the result was most favorable for you and that you had a great experience working with me. Hiring an experienced and competent Traffic Attorney in California 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. If you know anyone that needs help with Santa Barbara traffic law, tell them you know a traffic lawyer in Santa Barbara who can help. I love referrals! Here's the number to call 805-892-6976 . And if you're feeling in the mood, sharing this to Google reviews would be much appreciated https://bit.ly/3p8yKBO

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Kenneth Marlon Hallum's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Utzurrum

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a knowledgeable attorney and one to give practical advice."

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David Foyil

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erik Hartstrom

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Raffi Naljian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Diane Anderson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Robert Hamilton

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kenneth M. Hallum

Associations

2009 - Present

California DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Regular Member

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Regular

2006 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Private Defense Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

Peo v. K.K.

Dismissed

Peo v. F.B.

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

University of Northern California - Lorenzo Patino School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

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