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

98 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 73 reviews | Military Law

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

They Saved My 15-Year Military Career.

Facing an ADSEP board at 15 years of service was completely uncharted and terrifying territory for my family and I. From day one, King Military Law stepped in and completely blew me away with their confidence. Mr. King is a masterful, highly experienced professional. During the board, his aura of tak...ing charge of the room, his deep legal knowledge, and his command presence were unmatched. Throughout weeks of frustrating administrative delays from the Navy, the firm's patience, thorough updates(Thank you Holly), and reassurance kept me grounded when I felt like my career was hanging in the balance. They didn't make empty promises; they just executed flawless preparation. The board came back with a finding of "No Basis", the absolute best possible outcome. I am forever grateful to Mr. King and his phenomenal team (shoutout to Holly & Kasheta!) for saving my 15-year career and protecting my family. If you are a service member in trouble, remain silent and do not hesitate. Put your trust in King Military Law. NJ

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very thankful for KML

I worked with Don and Holly pending an investigation that could’ve ended my military career. Upon my first call with Don, his transparency and professionalism were apparent to me. I felt like he tackled my situation head-on using every bit of information available. As someone not familiar with legal ...proceedings before this one, he helped me navigate this process and feel confident about my case. Holly was also amazing, responding to my questions and concerns fast and in a wholistic manner. My needs felt like a priority and I know I made the right decision working with KML. I’d recommend to anyone needing military legal assistance!

Don King

Replied last September 22, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It truly means a lot to me. I know the last few months were incredibly difficult, and there were so many unknowns, so if we were able to make even a small part of that easier for you and give you some peace of mind along the way, that means everything. You were a pleasure to work with, and I’m so happy we get to close your case with you moving forward with your military career. Thank you again for trusting us to be in your corner. Wishing you nothing but the best! Holly

Posted by Adam | July 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

If you are a service member in need of legal representation or guidance, I highly recommend King Military Law.

If you are a service member in need of legal representation or guidance, I highly recommend King Military Law. Their professionalism, knowledge and commitment exceeded my expectations. They made an incredibly difficult situation much easier to navigate. Words can’t express my gratitude for the outsta...nding representation and support I received along with a very positive outcome.

Don King

Replied last September 28, 2026

Thanks, Adam: We appreciate you taking the time to leave a thoughtful review and trusting King Military Law. We’re very happy that you’re happy, Adam! All of us here at KML work hard to make sure our clients know they are important and that their case is the most important case to us. It’s gratifying to know that we exceeded that standard with you. And we’re even happier for the win! I know it was a long bureaucratic process, but it finally turned out the way it should. Enjoy the fruits of the win! Thanks again for your recommendation. We wish you continued success, and remember—we’re only a phone call away if you ever need us. Angela

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Military physician defense

Don and his team are amazing. I am an active duty doctor who was charged following an allegation of failing a military random urine drug screen. I hired Don to represent me at both NJP and a Board of Inquiry. He is an absolute expert at all level of military law. My case was complex as it also includ...ed hospital privileges and how that overlapped with UCMJ violations. In the end, Don help me win at the BOI and all allegations were dismissed and I was retained in the military. The team here is very detailed orientated and very responsive, he was always willing to connect by phone for questions. Don's has so much knowledge about various commands and military communities, that he is capable of adjusting his writing style and legal approach to what he thinks would resonate best in that situation. During the BOI he was amazing; he was in total control of the whole situation. His experience in these situations is so apparent as he handles the government lawyers with ease. I worked a lot with his paralegal, Holly. She is an excellent writter and she has a calm sense about her that left me always feeling better. She has a huge amount of military legal experience and is an expert in military process. She was always able to explain to me what a situation would look like (how will NJP go, what should I expect, etc.). She was very organized, a great legal writer and all around kind person. If I ever have military legal problems in the future, I am calling Don and hiring him again without a doubt.

Don King

Replied last April 02, 2026

Hey Doc! Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with KML. While I’m so disappointed in the Navy that you needed our services, I’m so glad you chose us to fight this battle with you. I’ve been doing this a long time, and I've rarely seen such poor leadership decisions as in your case. This legal issue should never have existed and was purely the result of poor, self-preservation-focused decision-making. No reasonable person would have ever placed a man, a naval officer, and a physician of your quality in a defensive position. I’m sorry you had to fight so hard to win a battle that should never have existed. But I’m glad it’s behind you, freeing you up to continue the massive contributions you make to women’s health and to our Navy families. The Navy doesn’t have enough care providers like you (and, after your treatment by the Navy, we need not wonder why), and I know I join your patients, nurses, and Corpsmen when I say how happy they all are that you succeeded in your fight. And thanks for calling out the paralegals. Kasheta, Holly, and Angela are all retired military members who’ve dedicated themselves to fighting for fairness for our clients. Thanks for recognizing their impact. From all of us here at KML, our very best to you and your family, Doc, as you continue to do great things, in whatever capacity! Don and the KML Team

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

10/10 Experience

I would absolutely recommend Mr. Kings representation to anyone being accused of a crime in the Military. His experience is second to none and his knowledge of the military legal process is very impressive. Personally, my command was not on my side through any steps of the process but KML had my back... every second and created an incredible defense package for me that impressed my command because of how detailed it was. He was able to uncover information that the command never even knew existed. The professionalism at KML is incredible and I will absolutely hire this legal team again to help me in the future.

Don King

Replied last September 22, 2026

What a great outcome that was! All of us here at KML are so happy that we were able to help you get through this difficult time successfully. Since we are all veterans here, we know how tough it can be when you're under a stressful microscope. Thanks so much for trusting us to shepherd you through this, and congratulations on the outcome. All of us wish you a fantastic military career! 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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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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