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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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Posted by Dina | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Thank you Don
Where do I begin? This will be a bit lengthy as I want to share my experience King Military Law. There aren’t enough words to express how grateful, blessed, and completely honored we are to have had Don King and his team representing my Marine. A few months ago, my son found himself in a very difficu...
Thanks so much for taking the time to relay your experience with us, Dina. All of us here at KML are former or retired military and parents so we know how hard it can be for parents when their kids are involved in military justice. It's an unfamiliar and complex system that can make parents feel helpless. We're all so glad that you and your son reached out to us for help and we were honored to ensure that the Marine Corps finally treated your son with the fairness he deserved. Again, thanks for all of your kind words, please stay in touch, and we wish your son the very best in his future endeavors! 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...
Thanks, 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 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...
Thanks, 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!
Posted by Isaac | April 25, 2023
Don King is an impeccable lawyer!
This man gave me expert advice & was extremely knowledgeable on all the technical questions I had and fully understood how to combat my specific issue, he is very competent and helpful !
Hey Isaac! Thanks for dropping the note. It was good to speak to you over the phone and glad we could help. Please let us know if you ever need anything else. Don and the KML Team
Posted by Carlos | April 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Truly Dedicated and Honest lawyer
I hired Don when all hope of saving my career was very slim to none, but Don and his team brought hope to my future. I was facing administrative separation for an alleged claim I did not commit, and if it was not for the hours Don and his team put in to save my career I would not have had a voice to ...
Carlos: So thoughtful of you to leave a review. We work hard to let young heroes like you know that experienced military legal assistance is out there for them, and reviews like yours help. So thanks for that. And thanks for your kind words and especially for calling out the entire team! The paralegals and staff that worked on your case were indeed critical to your victory and celebrated just as hard as we did when you won! We are all so proud of you and so glad that you brought us onboard to help you fight this miserable fight. It's always hard to go through but I'm glad you decided to fight and let us take the gloves off in your defense. That is what it takes. You're now in for a bright and fantastic future, unblemished by these silly accusations. Take care, my friend, and please stay in touch! Don
"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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