James Andrew King

James Andrew King

4.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

1140 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

17 years | 250 cases

50%
Child Custody 30%

17 years | 150 cases

30%
Family 20%

17 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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1140 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97205

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James Andrew King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY FOR A CHILD

James Andrew King is the absolute last person you would want to hire to represent your child. First, he will not follow state laws regarding custody and parenting time. He believes he is above the law and he should lose his license forever for being so absolutely drawn to money. He will side with ...the parent that pays the bill up front no matter what and he does not care one wink about your child. Your child will suffer in the hands of abusers and become an abuser himself if you use this attorney. James King has no clue about how narcissists manipulate their children to say things that are not true. He is totally subjective and not objective. He will not follow the 5 required tests for parenting time and custody - he will only consider what the child wants at the moment. Even if it isn't in the child's best interest. He is a horrible person. He will lie right to your face and cost you a ton of money (which is why he lies so that he can run up fees so that you will go to court and he can run up more fees). He will not advocate for the child. He will advocate for the parent who pays him first.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

James was so easy to work with very professional with a good sense of humor. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

James is the best

I have hired James and met with James for consolations/advice for nearly 15 years now. I no longer live in the Portland area and I will call him first before asking any attorneys in my area. I truly trust him. He has the experience to show his worth but he also has the heart and genuinely cares for y...our situation. He still remembers things from 15 years ago about my case. He always made sure that I was getting the most out of what I could afford and I never felt like he overcharged. I owe him so much for everything he has done for me and my child. I was a very young single mom 15 years ago that could not afford much and I took a chance on James. I am so glad that I did. He really is the best. I am referring one of my close friends to him at this very moment which is why I came to write this review.

Posted by Katie | October 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome divorce lawyer!

I would recommend James King to anyone going through a divorce. He was very compassionate and understanding throughout the whole process. He informed me on how cases like mine would normally turn out if we went to court, although made it clear where there WAS wiggle room in my favor (which I apprecia...ted). The whole process turned out fairly simple & I was glad to have James's support.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effective

Very efficient in helping my ex wife with her completely fabricated stories and essentially trying to strip away my rights as a father for my two children. Would highly recommend to anyone who is trying to do the wrong thing and has ulterior motives. Perfect lawyer for those that have a challenged mo...ral compass. I am so glad I served in combat to protect your freedom.

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James Andrew King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Hackett

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitation endorsing James and his work in the area of family law."

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Sarah Brown

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zuzana Malek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is an incredibly bright and knowledgeable attorney. He is the first person I ask for insight on complex and difficult cases- especially support related issues. He is a wonderful advocate for his clients and has a great reputation in the community."

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Rebecca Guptill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with James for several years, both at different firms in our legal community and in the same firm. James is an excellent advocate for his clients and a wonderful attorney. I would personally refer a friend of family to James for representation, knowing they would be in good hands."

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Michael Fuller

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James King is a top rated attorney and Super Lawyer. I've referred dozens of folks to him for family law advice and they've all had great things to say about their experiences."

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Charles Weber

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James provides high quality legal services with compassion and integrity. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew McKean

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend James. He is an effective advocate for his clients."

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Paul Vames

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is a no-nonsense family law litigator and gets excellent results for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to James."

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Meghan Bishop

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a competent and zealous family law attorney. He cares about his client and understands the law. I thoroughly enjoy working with him to resolve cases in a manner that is fair for both our clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney/Owner, King Family Law, LLC

2015 - 2022

Attorney, Holtey Law, LLC

2012 - 2015

Associate Family Law Attorney, Harris Law Firm

2009 - 2012

Attorney/ Owner, King Law, LLC

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Tom Bostwick, Attorney at Law

Associations

2011 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

2009 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Education

2009

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Arizona

MS- Master of Science

1999

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

2010

Going Solo

Establishing a Solo Law Practice

Languages

English

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