Brian Edward King

Brian Edward King

3.2
Rating: 4.7

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

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

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.

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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

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  4.7 (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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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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