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

Virtual Consultation Available

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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
  • 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

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by C Moore | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

There is no one better than Mr King and his staff. He goes above and beyond!

Mr. King is exactly who he thinks he is! He is truly an Angel with a passion for what he does in defending/assisting Service Members and their families. He dominates the floor with his presence, quick thinking, and truthfulness. He lays all options out there in the courtroom and does not leave anythi...ng for question. Mic dropped after his closing argument. The time and effort that he puts into his cases speaks for itself. He will travel to wherever you need him and literally worked nonstop for my husband until the day of the board. His tactic of being truthful and letting the story of whatever happened speaks for itself. I was truly impressed by him and would hire him over and over again if needed. His staff is wonderful as well. Angela assisted us in any way that she could and was always a phone call away. Money well spent, Mr. King and his staff are worth every penny. There is no one better. Thank you for everything Angela and Mr. King! God bless you and continue helping service members in need.

Don King

Replied last December 15, 2025

Thanks for these incredibly kind words. Reading your message reminds us all of why we do this! Representing your husband and your family during such a critical time was an honor and a privilege. But the real heroes are you and your family—sacrificing for a career in the military only to be blindsided by hurtful and baseless allegations. Our passion comes from a profound respect for that commitment and I'm blessed to work with an entire team that shares that respect and a dedication to our work. On behalf of Don and the entire KML team. I wish you and your husband the best as you prepare for retirement! Should you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Angela

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 Chris | October 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Professional, Knowlegeable, Responsive! He cares about your case!

I am an officer who was facing an allegation of assault after a self-defense incident occurred in my hometown during a road rage altercation. A crazed woman approached my vehicle with my children in the car, spit at me when my window was down, and I repelled her advance with OC ("pepper") spray. The... county did not press charges, but the Navy became aware of the incident and decided to continue with NJP. Throughout the process, Don's guidance was a source of immense relief and reassurance. He helped me navigate the options of either taking this to potential court-martial or accepting NJP and vowed to advise me in whichever route I took. I ended up electing to accept NJP and focused on moving on from the military and readying myself and our family for the next chapter in life since I was approaching one year until I could retire. Don, whom I deeply respected and trusted, was right there at every step to provide advice and guidance on how to navigate NJP, and he helped me craft statements that followed the report of NJP, the adverse FITREP, the response statement to my LOR, etc. Eventually, my case was recommended for a no-show cause (no board of inquiry) by my ISIC, first flag, and finally PERS. I am deeply grateful for the help and guidance that Don provided me along the way, which I believe was instrumental in this outcome. I highly recommend Don and his team for representation if you're facing a legal case within the military's legal system. While DSO provided me with some advice, it was Don's personalized guidance that truly made a difference. Unlike the junior JAGs who rely on scripts and Google, Don's experience and expertise shine through in his advice and representation, making it a valuable investment in your case.

Don King

Replied last October 31, 2024

Thanks, Chris. All of us here at KML sure appreciate you trusting us and also for taking the time to tell others your story. It was an honor walking you and your family through this and I'm glad the Navy agreed to forego any additional administrative measures, even though that's often an "automatic" step for senior officers. We pride ourselves on being "unconventionally aggressive" and pursuing options that other firms might find a waste of time. Your case is a good example of why we do that. However, I'm sure the main reason the Navy "did the right thing" is your stellar record of dedication and service, coupled with the circumstances of the case that you describe above. While I'm excited for the future you have, I'm disappointed that these circumstances cost the Navy a man of your skill, experience, and character. Definitely the Navy's loss. Best of luck to you as you start the next chapter, Chris! Thanks again for trusting us and for the review, and please stay in touch.

Posted by Rancell | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal Case in Camp Pendleton

This guy has the best legal team in the nation, hands down. All odds were against my best friend, another co-worker, and myself. Somehow, he managed to win every single battle. Don King literally fought for us 24/7, it did not matter to him whether it was the weekend or late at night. Don always answ...ers the phone provides support through stressful times. Don is a winner, what can I say. I will always be forever grateful that I hired this man. When you go to court with him, you will see that you didn't waste your money and time, but you invested it. This guy awesome, I would hire him a 10000000000000 times if had to because I know he will win.

Don King

Replied last July 19, 2023

Thanks, Rancell! Appreciate the review. All of us here at KML were so happy to meet and work with you! Your case should have never been sent to a court-martial and I'm glad we were able to get the charges dismissed. You're an exceptional Marine and American and I look forward to seeing you do great things! Thanks for trusting us to represent you and stay in touch!

Posted by Kyp | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

King Military Law Review

Don King is as exceptional as his resume would have you believe. His knowledge of legal proceedings, and litigating skills were far above what I had even expected. His assistance was worth every penny. I could not have been happier with choosing King Military Law. Don and his team helped me through e...very part of the legal procedure that I was dealing with and if it had not been for his team I would not have been able to continue my career in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. King and his team were always able to help me and I would not ever recommend anyone else for help in a military law situation as Mr. King has more experience in military law and litigating than any prosecutor that the United States government would put up against you. His team will help you fight back any false charges and I would happily trust him and his team in any situation. My brother is a lawyer and he told me I was very lucky to find such an experienced lawyer to help me. Please reach out to KingMilitaryLaw for help if you are ever in need.

Don King

Replied last December 06, 2022

Thank you very much for the review, Kyp and thanks for choosing KML to help you fight this legal battle. Your fighting spirit and positive attitude while battling legal issues you should never have faced made you a favorite of all of us here at KML! We're so glad that this is all (finally) behind you, your name is clear, and you can start getting on with being a phenomenal Marine again! Please stay in touch and let us know if we can ever help again!

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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

Activity

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