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Biography
Don C. King, founder of King Military Law, boasts nearly thirty years of military experience, with twenty-four years dedicated to military law. His journey began as an enlisted Marine, where he served in security roles at U.S. Embassies and supported high-level officials as part of Secret Service protective details. Upon completion of his service, he leveraged the GI Bill to earn his degrees in Oregon. In 1996, Don returned as a Navy Judge Advocate, where he quickly established himself as an accomplished trial attorney, securing an acquittal in a murder case shortly after starting his military legal career.
Over the years, Don has held significant positions that encompass military criminal law, including leadership roles as both a senior prosecutor and defense counsel. His influence extends to training fellow attorneys in the Navy’s Defense Counsel Assistance Program. Renowned for his dedication and legal skills, Don remains active in his community, volunteering for veteran support programs and serving as a judge in mock trial competitions. Now retired, he offers his extensive legal counsel to those in need, continuing to make a positive impact through his work.
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.
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Practice Area
Military Law
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31 years | 3,000 cases
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Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 5 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 30 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
King Military Law
(619) 289-9852
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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
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Professionalism (33)
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Compassion (23)
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Posted by Rancell | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal Case in Camp Pendleton
This guy has the best legal team in the nation, hands down. All odds were against my best friend, another co-worker, and myself. Somehow, he managed to win every single battle. Don King literally fought for us 24/7, it did not matter to him whether it was the weekend or late at night. Don always answ...
Don King
Replied last July 19, 2023Thanks, Rancell! Appreciate the review. All of us here at KML were so happy to meet and work with you! Your case should have never been sent to a court-martial and I'm glad we were able to get the charges dismissed. You're an exceptional Marine and American and I look forward to seeing you do great things! Thanks for trusting us to represent you and stay in touch!
Posted by Chiara | July 12, 2023
Absolutely exceptional
I conducted a 30 minute consultation with Mr. King. I was beyond intrigued with the amount of knowledge and competence he exuded. Mr. King was thorough, concise, and ver professional. The best legal advice I’ve ever received. I would high recommend retaining Mr. King as an attorney.
Don King
Replied last July 13, 2023It was my honor to speak with you on the phone and I greatly appreciate your taking the time to comment on our conversation. Patriots like you are the reason all of us here at King Military Law do what we do and we're all happy to provide what help we are able to over the phone. Glad to hear that we exceeded your expectations! Call again if you need us and best of luck in your future! Don
Posted by Jeovani | July 04, 2023 | Military Law
Detailed and professional advice.
I reached out to Mr. King’s Law firm for advice with a pending military legal issue. Mr King is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reliable. He provided amazing explanations, guidance, and reassurance. Mr. King’s extensive knowledge and experience makes him the best choice for any military le...
Don King
Replied last July 05, 2023Thanks, Jeovani. All of us here at KML appreciate the opportunity to help servicemembers like you navigate the complex maze of military legal issues. We were happy that we were able to help you resolve your's over the phone. Best of luck to you and thanks again for taking the time to think of us!
Posted by Leslie | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Don fought for our son and our family like we were his own family.
There aren't enough words of high praise to express our appreciation for Don King of King Military Law. He and his very qualified staff Kasheta and Angela took care of our needs like we were their only clients. They are all highly professional, superb communicators, responsive, and thorough. They are...
Don King
Replied last May 07, 2023Thank you for the review, Leslie. As a former Marine and father of a current Marine, I know how foreign and confusing the military's legal process can be for families, and we understand this fact alone creates an enormous amount of stress. So, making the "unknown" familiar is one of our primary goals in assisting our clients' families. It's gratifying that our efforts helped. And it was so nice to meet you and your family--truly the kind of people that make our country great! We look forward to staying in tough and thanks for choosing KingMilitaryLaw.com to help! Don and Team
Posted by John | May 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Don fought hard for our son with passion and experience.
My wife and I can't say enough good things about our experience with King Military Law. Don is an excellent communicator, patiently explaining every aspect of the case, keeping us informed throughout the process. It was obvious to us that his experience in the military law system was the most import...
Don King
Replied last May 07, 2023Thanks, John! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review to help others. And thanks for calling out Kasheta and Angela--they and our other team members really do care deeply about our clients and their families and their "behind the scenes" work, often at night and on weekends, plays a large role in every successful outcome, including yours. While I'm happy that we've successfully concluded your family's legal matter, I'll miss the frequent contact with you and your other family members. So, please stay in touch and, from all of us at KML, thanks for trusting us with your legal matter!
Don C. King's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
Paul LeBlanc
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Bethany Payton-O'Brien
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMilitary Law
2000 - Present
Oregon State BarMilitary Law Section
2000 - Present
Oregon State BarCriminal Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. Shaw
Full acquittal
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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Q&A
How long can I be held on legal hold in the military? I get out in 45 days and was just put on legal hold without any proof.
21 Jan 2025
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Active-duty military son being charged with 4 articles of UCMJ including sexual assault -- what do we do?
15 Sep 2024
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Can a person convicted in a Courts Martial of a sex assault have his/her record expunged after 40 years?
22 Jul 2024