About Halli Baum

Halli Baum Heston is a attorney specializing in bankruptcy, estate planning, and probate law. She has been practicing law in California since 1979, offering over four decades of experience to her clients. Ms. Heston is a partner at Heston & Heston, a law firm with offices in Irvine and Riverside, California. She earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 1979 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, obtained in 1976. Ms.

Heston has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 2, 1979. Is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 1994, she became a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist through the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a designation she has maintained through periodic recertification. This certification requires passing a comprehensive exam, substantial involvement in bankruptcy matters. Favorable recommendations from peers and judges.

Ms. Heston's practice focuses on assisting individuals and businesses with bankruptcy proceedings, estate planning, and probate matters. She has represented clients in various bankruptcy cases, including Chapters 7 and 13, and has been involved in numerous estate planning and probate cases. Her firm, Heston & Heston, has been serving Southern California residents for over 40 years, with offices conveniently located in Irvine and Riverside. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Heston is committed to community service.

She has been an advocate for access to justice and has provided pro bono legal services to individuals in need. Her dedication to the community and her clients shows her longstanding reputation in the legal field. For those seeking legal assistance in bankruptcy, estate planning, or probate matters in Southern California, Ms. Heston offers experienced and compassionate representation. She can be contacted at Heston & Heston, 19700 Fairchild Road, Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92612, or by phone at (949) 222-1041.

Education

Southwestern Law School

J.D. (1979)

1976

Unversity of California Irvine

B.A. (1976) | Social Ecology

1972

Accepted Jurisdictions

9th Circuit
California

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984

Types of Cases Handled

Bankruptcy Estate Planning Probate

Legal Services Scope

Chapters 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Estate Planning Probate Administration Probate Litigation

Certifications & Awards

Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist

California State Bar

Office Locations

Main Office

 19700 Fairchild Road Suite 280 Irvine CA 92612