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

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4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Nick | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very efficient and works to save you money!

It is never fun hiring a lawyer but I was totally blindsided by a stupid accusation from a ex-partner of mine. James handled my case with extreme professionalism and covered every angle. The other side was not professional and very difficult but James had us prepared to go to court. James went above... and beyond to resolve this case before it went to a hearing. Luckily the opposition did not show up but have they showed up to court we would have been ready to fight. James kept me apprised of where we were step by step in the case. Aside from being a great attorney, James also acted as my friend. because this was my first time ever dealing with the court system which can be scary and overwhelming but James kept me very positive throughout the whole process which ended up in my favor. James also looks for ways to save his clients money he could have nickel and dimed me for some stuff but he works hard and advises you how to save money so you don't eat up your retainer needlessly. I highly recommend hiring James for any of your family law needs. I am very grateful for him and how he was there for me in a very confusing and scary part of my life. I will definitely remember him for any future legal needs involving Family Court in Oregon

Posted by Rachel | February 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

James King was my divorce attorney and he expertly guided me through every stage of the process with compassion and expertise. Whenever I had a question or concern he would promptly get back to me and talk through everything with solid expert advice. I would highly recommend him. :)

Posted by Ron | April 07, 2013 | Family

A real Lawyer that cares.

James was a very caring person. He worked with myself and my wife through her lawyer to obtain a very fair settlement. He worked with the intention of achieving an out of court settlement that brought both parties together so that they understood and desired to settle differences with little or no ...animosity. He focused on the needs of the family and not just the clients. He is a true family lawyer. I would recommend the Harris law firm and James King for your settlement needs. He always answered my phone calls and I felt I had a personal lawyer available all the time. The staff that backed my needs in the office were the best and very professional. I appreciate the opportunity to express my thanks to James.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2012 | Domestic Violence

Just go to James

James was the only reason my wife and I made it through this last year. We came to him with a very complicated dispute with my wife's ex, who's scary...he has violent felonies..we spent the last year being put through a lot by the man because of some very bad things that were happening to my wife a...nd step son and threats that he made to me , it even got to the point where we felt we needed to file a stalking order. We were barring our doors at night, my pregnant wife sleeping at night and me sleeping during the day so we knew we were all safe at all times...the problem we had is that you have to prove to the court you're threatened...saying you're terrified isn't enough...even if it's real and justified. James ALWAYS made time for us. His work ethic is something not of this universe, in one case we called and left a voicemail for him after hours with a situation we were panicking about, he then called from home almost right away to calm my wife and I down even though he could have easily waited until the next day and it wouldn't have hurt the case at all. Above and beyond. Every time we filed papers to go to court he was able to get the other party to settle, which I can't thank him enough for. Who wants their wife to have to go head to head in court with an abusive ex? I know I didn't. The reason it's me, the step father, writing a review is because even though my step sons family absolutely hated me and wished I'd disappear...James was able to negotiate us from a point where I was threatened with both violence and trespassing charges were I ever to step on their property to today, where I get to drop my step son off and pick him up in place of my wife for the visitation schedule. In short my wife no longer needs to be face to face with someone who hurt her and scares her to this day, it's been more peaceful than ever in my sons life between his parents since we started this schedule, and I finally feel like I'm able to protect my family. James fixed our lives and has our business indefinitely. Even if your needs are nothing like ours I still suggest you call James, he's the best I've ever seen at what he does, he is very well connected...and most importantly he was always better than their lawyer.

Posted by Camy G | October 04, 2011 | Family

If you look for an Attny , HIRE Mr. James King , and you'll be happy with the positive results in your case .

I will always recommend Mr : James King to everyone looking for an Attny . He'll be always there to answer your legal questions, very experienced effective , and very well prepared/organised . The best family Attny you could find , he'll will put your best interest on the first place ( and NOT h...is, like unfortunatly , very many Attny's do) .Mr King James will solve your legal issues keeping the things simple, he will never give you wrong advices by the intention to complicate your matter just for "the love" of making more money out of you. For all of you out there reading this review or looking to hire an Attny , I would like to add one more thing/advice. Be VERY carefull !!! when chosing to hire an Attny for your case. Me, personal before hireing Mr , King , I have hired an Attorney ,(that I don''t want to name hire ) that beside the fact that he has over OVERcharged( $50.000) me for this unprofessional services he has left many aspects of my case unsolved . . Mr King has solved my case in a very professional manier , because looks like Mr King James King cares about his clients and of course he cares about his reputation as Attorney at Law . Thank you Mr King for all you did for me , for solving my case ,and thank you for being that honest Attorney that is so hard to find . Wish you all of my best . Regards Camy G ( your client)

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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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