Brian Edward King

Brian Edward King

3.2
Rating: 4.5

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Champaign, IL
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

301 N. Neil Street, Suite 400, Champaign, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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About Brian

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

26 years

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

26 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

King Law Offices

301 N. Neil Street, Suite 400, Champaign, IL, 61820

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Brian Edward King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not recommended

I am deeply disappointed by my experience with Brian King. From the outset, he made significant promises about the strength and potential outcomes of my case. Unfortunately, these assurances turned out to be misleading, and it became apparent that his focus was more on personal financial gain than on... providing quality legal representation. Throughout the process, Brian King repeatedly failed to respond to emails or voicemails, leaving me completely in the dark regarding the status of my case. His lack of communication and transparency was unprofessional and added unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. Moreover, he refused to file critical legal documents based on actual evidence and facts that would have strengthened my case. His blatant disregard for the merits of the case, along with his refusal to act on essential evidence, caused significant and lasting harm—both financially and emotionally. At times, I even felt gaslit by Brian King, as he would downplay my concerns and dismiss my attempts to gain clarity on key issues. His behavior was unethical and resulted in severe consequences for me. I cannot in good conscience recommend Brian King to anyone seeking honest, competent, and professional legal representation.

Posted by Scott | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Assertive Attorney

Brian helped me with getting a divorce granted because my ex would not sign the papers. He also helped me and my new fiancee get her children back in her custody after her ex had taken them. He kept us informed on what was going to be the approach. Then after court would meet with us to discuss how t...hings went and what our next plan of attack would be. We couldnt be more grateful of an excellent job. Thanks Brian!

Posted by Luis | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Credible

Brian represented me on two different occasions. The first time was during my pursuit of custody with my ex wife. Brian is an excellent attorney. He is very professional and precise. In the end, he helped me to obtain full custody of my child. The second time was during a misunderstanding I had wit...h a crazy ex. I was charged with something I didn't do and Brian was able to represent me and get the charges dropped and the arrest expunged very easily. I can't say enough about his credibility. If I needed an attorney today, he would the the one I would want in my corner.

Posted by Sondra | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review!

Mr. King was very kind and extremely professional. He made time to see me at my requests and was always punctual at appointments and court dates. He always worked well with the other attorney in the case which made the process run smoother. His wife is his secretary and she always responded to emails... timely and took care of any requests or questions I had. He listened to my requests and provided and options for me to consider so that I could make the best decisions for me and my children. However; I did feel, at times, he could have been more aggressive and maybe my case wouldn't have taken as long it did - 2 years.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anything but professional!

I hired Brian to assist me in a visitation case. He was great at first, then he cashed my check. A month or two after my consultation the poor guy must of forgotten how to reply to voicemails and emails. Not only did he ignore my questions and concerns, he was late to my last three court dates. Not j...ust a few minutes either, like 20+. I shared a 1:30 court appearance with another one of his clients. Guess who was also expressing the same issures I had been experiencing? Now, moving on from this guy being late and ignoring me... I don't fell as though I was properly represented. That is really what is forcing me to write this review. Brian acted as a mediator, basically making me feel forced to "give up" and agree with what my daughters father wanted. Hopefully my story of my experience with this man will sway others to spend the extra money to get an attorney that will stand up for their client. This man is all bark with no bite. I wish I would of done more research, and found someone who would of taken better care of my daughters best interest.

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Cari Rincker

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Brian on a post-divorce enforcement issue and found him to be very communicative, knowledgeable and professional. I have also referred my clients to him for criminal matters and know that he is a zealous, attentive advocate for them. I recommend Brian without hesitation."

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Cari Rincker

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Experience

Rating:  4.5 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Suspension followed by probation issued in IL, 2010

updated on 11/23/2022

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice the State monitors the his or her activities for a period of time.

Suspension followed by probation issued in IL, 2010

updated on 04/16/2013

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice the State monitors the his or her activities for a period of time.

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, King Law Offices

Associations

2000 - Present

Champaign County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Member

Education

2000

Northern Illinois University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Illinois State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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