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

1

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
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  • 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

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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

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jamila | July 02, 2025 | Military Law

Don King will do everything in his power to win your case

I had the privilege of working with Attorney Don King, a dedicated and highly skilled civilian attorney, who represents servicemembers during challenging legal situations. From the outset, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep knowledge of military law, and a strong due diligence to his ...client. Attorney King took the time to thoroughly understand the facts of the case, explain every step of the legal process, and ensure client is fully prepared for his legal proceedings. What stood out most was his strategic thinking and calm demeanor under pressure. He was meticulous in preparing for hearings and showed genuine care for the outcome and its impact on my military career. Thanks to his advocacy and expertise, the result was far better than the client expected. Military legal matters are complex and often high-stakes. Having someone like Attorney Don King in your corner makes all the difference. I would highly recommend him to any service member in need of legal representation or counsel within the military justice system.

Don King

Replied last July 15, 2025

Thanks so much for the review, Jamila, and back at you! I've worked with many translators in my years in the courtroom, and you were, by far, the best. Your professionalism and attention to the client played a huge role in the success he achieved at trial, and I couldn't imagine having done all of that without you. Again, thanks for the kind words, and all of us at KML look forward to working with you again! Don

Posted by Clemmietee | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Amazing legal representation

Highly recommend 10/10 I am very grateful to have found out about King military Law. Mr King is very knowledgeable about military law & approaches things very strategic. His representation was well worth it. I initially called a little over a year ago and was very confused about what would happen ...with my case and how I’d get through everything. Unfortunately, I was referred to a special court martial and I was like super stressed out. There was a lot of things that would be used against me, including a video. While preparing for trail, they kept me informed and knowledgeable about every possible outcome and what my options were. Ms kasheta is very caring and provided a sense of safety that I didn’t always get from others around me. I appreciate the times she was stern because that’s what kept me out of more trouble while everything was still going on. She gave amazing advice & guidance even when I was only overthinking & my anxiety kicked in. My case was sort of sensitive and to my surprise they were not judgmental and treated personal topics with respect. During trail, Mr King provided impeccable defense. Even with the video being part of evidence, he was able to mitigate the impact it would have. Ultimately, I received no jail time, did not get a bad conduct discharge and can leave the Army honorably. They also took the time to provide encouragement about things I wanted to accomplish in the future that I thought I had no chance at. Not only are they the best defense team, but the support received will have a life long impact.

Don King

Replied last April 02, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words, Clemmietee. What you went through took immense courage and I admire you for the way you challenged it and am so happy that you were successful! I'm also glad that you found us and chose us to work on your case. All of us here at KML were impressed with you and it has been such an honor for us to support you through this process. You are a remarkable Soldier, and I hope that the words of support you received serve as a reminder of your strength and dedication. We all know you'll do great things in your future and we look forward to staying in touch as you do so! Kasheta (p.s. Don says to send him an invite to your Nursing School graduation!)

Posted by Rubin | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Excellent representation

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding legal representation I received. Don demonstrated professionalism, deep knowledge of the law especially regarding the military matters that would otherwise have gone unnoticed and a genuine commitment to my case. Throughout the entire p...rocess, they were transparent, communicative, and always had my best interests at heart. They took the time to explain each step, ensuring what options I had and how impacted I was or could be. Went above and beyond for my case again great work.

Don King

Replied last February 15, 2025

Thanks for the feedback, Rubin! It was great getting to know you and your family and assisting you with your military legal matter. All of us at KML understand how foreign and confusing military law can be and work hard to make sure clients and their family members can reach us to get all of their questions answered. I'm so glad that our team met your expectations in that area! Best of luck to you in your future and please stay in touch! Don

Posted by Dayna | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Don King saved my sons military career!!

My son who is a Corporal in the Marine Corp Was being falsely accused of drugs and told his command he did not knowingly ingest anything. He was immediately told he would be administratively separated out of the Marine Corps . Guilty until proven innocent!! I hired King Military Law and it was the B...EST decision I could have made. Don and his team Holly and Kasheta walked my son and I through each step. The first he did was take a polygraph test. He was given a total of three tests, and passed all of them. We were granted an administrative hearing after close to 8 months. Don presented evidence that this was not intentional. He was amazing to watch in court my son who was described as an excellent Marine by his Sargents was found not guilty!! I cannot thank Holly and Kasheta for being there for my son, through the endless phone calls, the endless coaching, and sometimes just talking him off the cliff when he was having a bad day. From a parents perspective if your son or daughter need help this is the team!

Don King

Replied last September 06, 2024

It's always tough when our kids face something so scary and unfair, Dayna and I can't tell you how much it means to us that we were able to help your son (and your family) navigate this journey. Unfortunately, military justice matters are complex and largely unfamiliar to good families like yours and the process can be so foreign and confusing. Kasheta, Holly, and all of us here at KML are retired military and/or parents of military members and so we understand that helping parents and spouses understand the process is an important part of our representation. I'm glad we were able to meet that expectation with you. And what a huge bonus that we were able to get to know all of you in the process! Families like yours are the reason we do this. From all of us here at KML, thanks again for trusting us, very best of luck to your Marine, and we look forward to watching his career skyrocket!

Posted by Eric | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Best Military Law Firm out there!

I am incredibly grateful to King Military Law for their exceptional support during my ADSEP board. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in helping me stay in the Navy. From the very beginning, they provided clear guidance, ensuring I understood every step of the process. Their thorough pr...eparation and unwavering commitment made all the difference in the outcome of my case. If you're facing any military legal issues, I highly recommend King Military Law. They truly go above and beyond for their clients!

Don King

Replied last September 06, 2024

Thanks for the kind review, Eric. All of us here at KML really appreciate your trusting us with such an important legal matter. And I can't tell you how happy we are that it turned out your way! But we're not surprised--you're a phenomenal Sailor and deserved this big win. Thanks again, and please let us know if we can ever help again! 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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