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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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State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
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Acquired: 1996
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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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
"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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