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

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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

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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 Ariel | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

King and his team will give you one hundred percent of their efforts.

I was once told by my command and even military lawyers that my separation from the military was inevitable and that there was no way to fight it. But, thanks to the guidance of Mr. King, I was encouraged to fight for my name and was even able to win my board. Angela and Kasheta were always there to ...assist me with any questions or concerns I had, and Angela did an amazing job scrutinizing the discovery and finding many flaws with the accusations. It was their hard work and dedication that eventually led to me being retained in the military. Mr. King was always professional and instilled confidence in me that I had nothing to fear. I would highly recommend his firm, knowing that his team will give you one hundred percent of their efforts and help you fight for what's right.

Don King

Replied last February 23, 2024

Thanks for telling your story, Ariel. Unfortunately, many active duty members are given little hope when they find themselves accused of something in the military, and it can definitely be discouraging. But, in our experience, it's always best to at least try and fight back. The military makes mistakes, witnesses don't always tell the truth, and commands make decisions based on erroneous information. That's why all of us here at KML think "out of the box." We never assume, we never guess, and we never give up. Your case is a perfect example of why. Our very best to you, Ariel. So glad that you have your future back! Don

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Professional, Compassionate and plain worth it

I was facing separation from the military and was not sure what I could do about it. KML reviewed my case, diligently amassed all the information from all the sources necessary, implemented a clear plan and finally executed with overwhelming efficiency. All while treating me and all involved with dec...orum. I don't have much experience with lawyers and legal processes but they are a team and treated me with value and grace only to deliver when the time was right. This is what I think legal service should be.

Don King

Replied last February 10, 2024

Thanks for the review! All of us here at KML really do value our clients and it's gratifying to read that our efforts show that. Best of luck to you and please let us know if we can help again.

Posted by Jacob | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Senior Leader Family in Crisis

I was facing a hopeless situation and risked losing everything my family sacrificed for during my 19 year career. At my lowest point my spouse called King Law to see if they could help us—she knew from that first conversation that we would hire King Law. Everyone at King Law treated me with di...gnity and went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable and informed throughout the process. I faced a General Court Martial which was ultimately sent to a Special Court Martial at which Don masterfully secured a letter of reprimand as punishment. Hiring King Law was without a doubt the right move. I feel so indebted to this team; I wish I could do more to endorse them.

Don King

Replied last February 02, 2024

Thanks, Jacob. It was such an honor to not only represent you, but to get to know you and your family. I know you won't mind if I say how proud I am of the way you confronted your combat-related mental health difficulties and turned this event into something good. It makes me proud that you and your wife have fought so hard and plan to continue to fight to make sure that good will come of this and that others who may suffer in similar circumstances will suffer less because of you. I wish I could take credit for the positive outcome of your case, but I believe the authorities saw what I saw and awarded you the lowest punishment they could as a result. All of us here at KML will be forever grateful and proud that you let us fight this battle with you. And we will all be watching as you and your wife surely turn this all around for something good. Please send us a copy of that book! And please stay in touch. Godspeed.

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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