ATTORNEYS

Matthew P. Halme

Matt Halme was born in Goleta and raised in the Santa Ynez Valley. He was fortunate enough to attend Ballard School when it was still a one room schoolhouse. He graduated from Santa Ynez Valley High School, received his undergraduate degree from UCLA, and his J.D. from The Santa Barbara College of Law. Matt’s legal practice focuses mainly on Business Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. Matt has experience with a wide array of legal matters having served as In-House Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to Financial Technology Start Ups. He was first introduced to Estate Planning in law school over 25 years ago while clerking for his father, Paul Halme, who just recently retired from Halme & Clark and still makes himself available for advice. Matt is married to Dr. Tracy Halme and they have 3 children.

email: halme@redellhalme.com

William L. Redell

Billy Redell has been a Santa Ynez Valley resident for over 25 years. After graduating from UCLA, he married the former Melissa Halme in 1993. He received his J.D. from The Santa Barbara College of Law and began practicing criminal law with a firm in Santa Maria. After a few short years, Billy formed the Law Offices of William L. Redell representing individual clients and also working with The Santa Barbara County Conflict Defense Team. Having clerked with his father-in-law, Paul Halme, during law school, Billy was introduced to Estate Planning early in his career and continues to assist clients with estates of all sizes. Billy and Melissa have 3 children – Bear, Brooke, and Bennett- who all attended Ballard School and graduated from Santa Ynez Valley High School. 

email:

redell@redellhalme.com