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

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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
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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 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...an handle the most complex cases! Thank you, thank you- King Military Law!

Don King

Replied last August 17, 2024

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, ...I had a ton of input from close friends and colleges telling me that the level of punishment that my CO was seeking was unjustified and I needed to fight to keep my rank and to continue my career. My good friend told me about Don and how he had served in the Navy as a Defense Attorney/Judge and how incredible his presence was in the courtroom. After a free consultation with Don to go over my case details, I knew in my heart that I was going to fight and Don would be the one to represent me. Don was there for my family and I from the start. When my day for court martial finally came I was completely blown away with how Don performed. How my friend had described Don in the courtroom didn’t even come close to the level that this man performs at. At the end of the day I didn’t lose my rank or get time in confinement but the judge did say he had to awarded a small fine and then told me to get back out there and continue to lead Sailors. Don saved my career and all the hard work my wife and kids have dedicated over the years to get me to this point. Don will be the only attorney that I will ever recommend to any military personnel that need help in the future if they end up with a military legal problem. He is a life and career saver who dedicates 100 percent to his clients.

Don King

Replied last July 04, 2024

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...ot of the paperwork and other things meant. Thank you again!

Don King

Replied last May 23, 2024

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% ...and never questioned my character. Don and Kasheta were there for me 24/7 to answer questions through such a stressful time for myself and my family. Don would check-in with me to see how I was holding up.  He genuinely cared for my wellbeing.  Don and Kasheta are compassionate and truly care and they will fight for you and ensure that justice is served. Almost a year later Don and Kasheta continue to assist in getting my records to reflect accurate information , so that I can move forward with my Firefighter career. I can’t recommend Don King and King Military law enough!  You will not find another attorney with the experience, knowledge, compassion, and the fight that Don has in him.  He has numerous years and experience in the system, which you will not find anywhere else!!  Thank you so much Don and Kasheta for all that you have done and continue to do!! A.T.

Don King

Replied last March 01, 2024

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 ...was cleared. Blessed to have stumbled upon his website. If you're having legal issues, at least call for a consultation. You will not regret it!

Don King

Replied last January 11, 2024

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

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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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