Don C. King

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Don C. King

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Military law Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Military Law

1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Don

Biography

Military attorneys and paralegals with over 100 combined years of active duty legal experience. There is no legal or security clearance issue that we have not fought. And because experience matters, we win--often.

Whether you are an active duty member, the parent of an active duty member, a veteran, or a civilian with security clearance issues, HIRE EXPERIENCE. We're here to help.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

court martial, appeals, security clearance suspension or revocations, administrative separation hearings, military records corrections discharge upgrades and pardons, nonjudicial punishment, NJP, military disciplinary actions.

31 years | 3,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 5 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 30 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA, 98107

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501 West Broadway Suite 800, San Diego, CA, 92101

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701 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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999 Waterside Dr., Suite 2525, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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50 N. Laura St, Suite 2500, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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Don C. King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 56 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2022

Best in the west

We only had a Brief conversation. But within those few minutes, He made me smile with relief. He gave me better advice then three lawyers a jag and legal on my ship. I got hit with article 112a, when my ship found a dab pen in my belongings. After his consultation, I feel like I can put my mine at ea...se. He provided me with step-by-step advice on how to not only beat the case, but Protect myself from future incidents. highly recommend 10 out of 10!!!!!!

Don King

Replied last April 15, 2022

Thank you for the review! It was my pleasure to provide you a free consultation, remind you of your rights, and give you some ideas on how to exercise them. That's why we're here! Good luck to you in your future and call us if you ever need us! Don

Posted by Jordan Robinson | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer in San Diego, if not the best, one of the best!!)

Don and his team are very great. I got caught alien smuggling at the border of Tijuana and Don helped me get out of the military with a medical seperation and I got to keep all my benefits and disability pay. I highly recommend Don and his team because they work hard and care about their clients.

Don King

Replied last March 11, 2022

Thanks for leaving us a review, Jordan. We're so happy that you reached out to us and we were able to help you get the discharge you deserved. We truly do pride ourselves on the "hardest working" law firm in town when it comes to protecting our clients. We try unorthodox approaches and, as it did in your case, it pays off! Best of luck to you in your future and please stay in touch!

Posted by MJ | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

There are no words…

There really aren’t adequate words to explain how grateful we are for Don. The first time we called, he immediately made himself available to us—listened compassionately while we, still in a state of unbelief, stumbled through our story in hopes that he could help and he even advised us on what type ...of attorney we should consider “if we didn't hire him”! He was authentic, straightforward, personable, and professional. He tenaciously advocated for us and the knowledge that he was “watching our six” enabled us to move forward and create normalcy for our kiddos during what would’ve otherwise been paralyzing circumstances. I think for most people, as it was with us, hiring an attorney was something we couldn’t have imagined needing to do in our wildest imaginations, but we’re so thankful we did. In someone else’s review they said “worth every penny”…we couldn’t agree more! Except I feel like we thought we were just hiring an advocate for our family and ended up with, both, an advocate and a lifelong friend. Thank you with all sincerity, Don (and team)!

Don King

Replied last March 11, 2022

Thanks so much, MJ. All of us here were so moved by your review. As we worked with you through this crazy issue, it was so humbling to watch you navigate the difficulties others created. I say with all sincerity that you and your family are the definition of "honor, courage and commitment." It was our honor to meet you and your "team" and we all look forward to a lifelong friendship!

Posted by Paul | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney

I can't thank King Military Law enough

I was facing a NJP for a innocent situation brought up by some disgruntled subordinates. The command was looking to ram through proceedings to save face, but upon hiring Don he quickly came to my defense and forced the command to blink, and stop proceedings. I was less than a year from retiremen...t and needed to make sure I was protected. My rank and retirement and everything I had worked hard for were at risk. However after Don's tenacious defense on my behalf I ended up only having 45 days of EMI. Don and the rest of King Military Law were worth every cent, and I'm beyond grateful that I hired him and his team.

Don King

Replied last November 03, 2021

Thanks for leaving a review, Paul. It was indeed discouraging to see your command threaten your retirement over such trivial and unsupported accusations. Unfortunately, at KML, we see this same type of threat more often than we should. I'm so glad you decided to fight and it was our honor to help you successfully fight back. You deserved that win and we celebrate that win with you! Best of luck to you and your family as you enjoy a well-deserved retirement! Don and the KML team

Posted by LuAnn | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Cannot recommend enough!

After speaking to several attorneys that all said our case was hopeless we found Don King. He took the time to listen to our whole story and understand what had happened and what we needed. He made us feel like our case was important and he genuinely cared. He maintained open lines of communication ...and kept us abreast of all developments. He explained the process thoroughly up front, and set proper expectations. He won our un-winnable case through extraordinary diligence. He thought of all the potential pitfalls and was prepared for every challenge. There are no words to express how grateful we are to him. We cannot recommend him enough!

Don King

Replied last June 30, 2021

Thanks so much for the generous and kind words, LuAnn--it was an honor getting to know you and your family! Too often, parents with sons and daughters in the military are confused and feel hopeless when the military system targets their loved one. It's foreign and confusing. I'm so glad you didn't "give up," and reached out for help instead. Your loved one deserved to win this "un-winnable" case and I'm sure will have an extraordinary career in the military. Please keep in touch! Don

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Don C. King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul LeBlanc

Military law lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Don for over 25 years. He is a dedicated and aggressive lawyer for his clients. He is fair and thoroughly prepared for any situation. His knowledge of military and administrative law is voluminous."

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Bethany Payton-O'Brien

Military law lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Don King is AGGRESSIVE and EXPERIENCED, and just the lawyer you need for a military legal matter. I have known him for almost 25 years and have worked with him on a number of legal cases over the years. Hire him now!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Outstanding Judge Advocate, Judge Advocates Association

2007

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

1996

Trial Advocacy Award Winner, American Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1996 - 2020

Military Attorney, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

Associations

2020 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Military Law

2000 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Military Law Section

2000 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Criminal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Shaw

Full acquittal

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Education

2019

Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army

Appellate Judge

2013

Judge Advocate General's School, U.S Air Force

Advanced Ethics Counselor

2010

Naval Justice School

National Security Litigation

2009

Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army

Military Judge

2002

Naval Justice School

Advanced Trial Litigtion

1999

Naval Justice School

Basic Trial Advocacy

1997

Naval Justice School

Basic Trial Litigation

1995

University of Oregon School of Law

J.D.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced National Security Litigation Course

National Security Litigation

2013

Defense Counsel Assistance Course

Defense Counsel Litigation Skills

2011

Naval Justice School

Advanced Trial Advocacy

2006

Basic Lawyer Course

Trial Advocacy

Publications

2014

Deskbook for use by Navy and Marine Corps defense attorneys U.S. Navy Criminal Defense Counsel Deskbook

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