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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.
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Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Innocence Prevailed!
I’m a LDO Commander with 30 years and was found guilty at NJP for Article 92 and my innocence was ignored by my Chain of Command. King Military Law did a spectacular job with my case and at my Board of Inquiry I was found not guilty of any misconduct (3-0). This is truly a top-notch law firm that c...
Innocence certainly did, L.H.! And representing you through this long and grueling process was such an incredible honor. Your fierce determination to right this wrong and clear your name was most impressive. Many don't have the energy or will to stay strong in the face of such a brutal onslaught of unreasonable actions, but you never wavered. As a retired military officer, I'm ashamed of how the lack of transparency and sloppy investigations caused your command to treat you this way after such a long and distinguished service career. The reader should know your record is stellar, including being the Navy's "first" in several aspects. You deserved that complete win and deserved to go on to that C.O. job that we all know you will be so good at! Thanks again for letting us fight beside you, L.H.! You'll always be one of our most impressive and favorite clients! Keep blazing that trail and caring about Sailors like you always have! The Navy needs you. Don and the KML team.
Posted by Larry | July 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My Career Would Have Ended If It Wasn't For Don.
The option my Commanding Officer gave to prosecutors was for me to take a deal that included getting busted down in rank and force retiring at just over 23 years of dedicated, and stellar service, or to go to court martial and potentially lose everything with potential time in the brig. Thankfully, ...
Thanks for your kind words, Larry. All of us here at KML appreciate you taking the time to tell your story. We all also very much appreciate you trusting us with a matter so important to you and your family. As you've discovered, the system is only as fair as the people who make the decisions and, when you find yourselves in the crosshairs of someone with a different sense of "fair," you can either accept their decisions or fight them. After such a loyal and stellar career, we're very glad you decided to fight back! Thanks also for the endorsement, but you you wife, and the senior Sailors who came to your defense are the real reason you received such a great outcome. I echo the Judge in thanking you for your years of dedication and encouraging you to get back out there and keep doing what you have always done best. Congratulations, thanks again, and please stay in touch!
Posted by Justin | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing!
I can't thank Mr. King and his law firm enough, they were there for me before and after my case. I was in legal trouble on the civilian side and Mr. King was checking in on me and talking with my public attorney to make sure everything would go smoothly. I was given a detailed explanation on what a l...
Thanks for your review, Justin. All of us here at KML work hard to "smooth" the legal road for our clients. Glad it worked out for you. Good luck in your future!
Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best Military Attorney
Don King and his firm have saved me from losing what I was entitled to after serving nearly 4 years. Don fought relentlessly to protect my rights. I was being falsely accused of serious charges, with no hope of being given the opportunity or a fair chance of clearing my name. Don believed in me 100% ...
Thanks, AT! It was sure nice getting to know you and your family. All of us here at KML appreciate you taking the time to share your story with others. I'm very glad we were able to help you ensure that the Marine Corps wasn't able to put a blight on the rest of your life. We're also very happy that you are on to great things like being a Firefighter! What a great choice. But take care of yourself as you care for others, and reach out to us if we can ever help.
Posted by Lucas | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Captain's Mast
Mr. King and his staff have been nothing but helpful throughout my entire process. I can't thank them enough. Before hiring them, I was lost and scared of what would happen with my career. They guided me through the case and made me feel confident to attack the case head on. With their help, my name ...
Thanks, Lucas! Anytime a servicemember has military legal issues, it's a scary and worrying process. All of us here at KML are retired active-duty members, and we get that. And so we work very hard to help make the process less scary, whether you're the servicemember, a spouse, the parent, or a grandparent. We do this by explaining the process, your rights, and the likely outcomes. Once the "unknown" is explained, it can put a lot of what you're going through in perspective and give you that "confidence" you mentioned. Then, we get to work for you. In nearly every case, there is SOMETHING we can do to help the process work out in your favor. With over a hundred years of combined military law experience at our firm, we look for it, find it, and then make it work for you. So glad that you found us, and all of us here at King Military Law are happy and honored to have helped you. Congratulations on your victory, and best of luck in your future endeavors! Don and the KML team
"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!"
Military law lawyer
Military law lawyer
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
1996 - 2020
Military Attorney, U.S. Navy Jag Corps
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
Full acquittal
2019
Appellate Judge
2013
Advanced Ethics Counselor
2010
National Security Litigation
2009
Military Judge
2002
Advanced Trial Litigtion
1999
Basic Trial Advocacy
1997
Basic Trial Litigation
1995
J.D.
2014
National Security Litigation
2013
Defense Counsel Litigation Skills
2011
Advanced Trial Advocacy
2006
Trial Advocacy
2014
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