EXHIBIT 23.1

                        INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of 
Hall, Kinion & Associates, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated May 16, 1997 
and May 20, 1997, appearing in the Prospectus in connection with the 
Registration Statement No. 333-28365, as amended, on Form S-1 of Hall, Kinion 
& Associates, Inc.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Jose, California
October 17, 1997