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
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 30 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

King Military Law

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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Fighter When you are Scared and Need Defense

Don is a fierce fighter that will you put you and your family at ease when you are uncertain about your future and career. Knowledge and experience. When you need a defense, get the best that has been doing it for decades. Only option. Hire the best.

Don King

Replied last September 24, 2024

Thanks for dropping a note! So glad we could help.

Posted by Jacob | August 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Team We Needed

For a second time I partnered with King Law firm to overcome a daunting legal challenge which threatened my family’s future. As with climbing a mountain, having an experienced team on your side is necessary for success. With Kasheta and Angela providing base camp support, Don once again guided me to ...the summit. King Law has the knowledge, talent, and commitment you need. Do not go it alone or with an inexperienced team, partner with King Law when making your climb.

Don King

Replied last August 23, 2024

Thanks for taking the time to call out the KML team, Jacob, and for letting us help you summit. You've faced many military mountains in your 20 years in the military--deployments, trauma, separations, these legal issues, etc., and, without fail, you and your family have summited every time. All of us here are very proud of you--an Officer and inspiring Patriot who gave the military such incredible service and never gave up, even when the military made mistakes that hurt you and your family. I'm confident this is the last military mountain you'll need to face, and all of us here at KML wish you and your family a wonderful retirement in the valleys on the other side! Don p.s. We forgive you for not knowing the full name of our law firm! (wink)

Posted by Antonio | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Will fight for you

Don King and his team are the best legal team I have ever worked with. In the court room and out he and his team fight for you and support you. Don and his team will check in on you during the process to help you keep fighting the battle on all fronts, the one in the court room, the one in your mind..., and whatever battles may come up during your time with them. He helped to keep me looking to goal of a favorable outcome, while also keeping informed of what we could do if we don't receive it. To ensure that you have all information needed to go into the court room as prepared as possible. He and his team answer questions, complaints, or comments in a timely manner. I could not imagine going through this process with any other legal team or lawyer. I can never put into words what he and his team did for me or what emotions can best describe this experience with them. All i can say is this. Don and his team gave me my life and my career back, and I am doing better for it. Thank you Don, an Thank you King Military Law.

Don King

Replied last May 25, 2024

Thank YOU, Antonio. Both for your dedicated service and for trusting us to help you continue despite the terrible, unsupported decision to charge you with those offenses. Glad we were able to get all of your questions answered, assist you with your command complaints as the process moved forward, and to keep your "head in the game." Enormously grateful that the board saw through this and acquitted you of all charges. I know it was a grind, and I'm sorry you had to go through it, but it was an honor for all of us at KML to get to know you, stand beside you, and fight this battle with you, and I agree that you'll be an even better leader because of it. Thanks again, and best of luck at school!

Posted by Ryan | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BY YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

I was wrongfully blindsided by a serious allegation that completely destroyed my career. I didn’t know where to turn and found Don King and his team. I was eventually justly retained and it would not have been the case if Don and his team did not stand by my side for almost 2 years fight for me. If y...ou find yourself in a position and don’t know where to turn, trust me when I say Don and his team are here to do everything they can to make sure your voice is heard and the truth comes out.

Don King

Replied last May 23, 2024

Thanks, Ryan. Can't tell you how sorry all of us here at KML are that you had to endure two years of legal limbo until you were able to get your day in court. It's a sad testament to military inefficency that cost you so much time. But your good spirits and unwillingness to give up motivated us all and, in the end, the right thing happened and you were finally, completely, exonerated. It was such an honor and pleasure getting to know you and your supporters and we wish you the very best in what I'm sure is a bright future! Thanks again, Ryan!

Posted by Jess | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A True Champion for Justice

Mr King defended my daughter for misconduct and his defense won a unanimous board decision in her favor. Mr King is tenacious and holds nothing back. His staff are stellar additions to this team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. It was the best decision to hire Mr King. If your son or... daughter finds themselves in need of a truly great lawyer Mr King and his staff are the ones for you.

Don King

Replied last October 10, 2023

Jess: Thanks so much not only for the review, but for allowing us to support your daughter. All of us here are parents and know how hard it is when our kids are far away and need help. We're so happy that you and your daughter reached out to us. And thanks for the shout-out to Kasheta, Angela and Ashley--I often get the spotlight, but I couldn't give my all without them giving theirs, and they do, every time. Thanks again, Jess--it was an absolute honor to help get your daughter over this unfair hurdle and back on track to doing great things! Don

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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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Paul LeBlanc

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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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