Don C. King

PRO

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

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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

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Awards

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

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5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by BC | July 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Best in the business.

Professional, tenacious, knowledgeable, and genuine. Mr. King and KML are devoted to justice. They have what it takes to get the best outcome. From start to finish they are by far the best people in the business. They brought an end to a six year period of litigation. Bringing peace and assurance to ...my family. Thank you Mr. King, KML, and everyone who was on the team.

Don King

Replied last July 19, 2025

Hey Ben! Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with KML. It was an honor assisting you and your family through this very tough time. We're as grateful as you that it ended with a complete exoneration and for good. Go forth and conquer, my friend, and stay in touch and reach out if you ever need us again. Don

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2025

Incredibly Thankful

I was completely distraught about my situation, but Mr. King and his team not only took care of me efficiently and effectively, they also continued to support me with my personal over-all well-being as I went through the process. I am so thankful for them and their commitment to service before self.

Don King

Replied last June 26, 2025

Glad we could help! Often, just a phone call can make a world of difference! Glad we could be there for you.

Posted by John S. | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

“Thank God I had Mr. King”

When my case was over, I thought “Thank God I had Mr. King”. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: Although resume speaks for itself, his experience and expertise really shine when you see him in action. a. During the preparation, it seemed like he was always thinking three steps ahead. Also, h...e TENACIOUSLY FOUGHT for the Navy to release certain written materials to me until finally, the day before my board, they gave in. This information, which he insisted on me having access to, became the KEY contributor to me be cleared of the two most serious charges. b. In the courtroom, I felt like I had a pit bull sitting beside me. There were many factual errors in both my investigation package and in what the prosecutor said, and Mr. King did not let them get away with one thing. And if Mr. King felt that the prosecutor was doing something wrong regarding legal procedure, he would pounce on that immediately also. When Mr. King and the prosecutor would then explain their legal points of view to the senior member of the board, Mr. King almost always won. REMEMBERS YOU’RE A PERSON: a. My investigation took a long time, and sometimes months would go by without my hearing anything from the Navy. But Mr. King would call me every few weeks, even if there was no news about my case, just to see how I was doing. That sounds minor, but I was depressed and stressed out, so it meant a lot to know that someone involved in my case remembered I was alive. b. Although my BOI cleared me of the two most important charges, not everything went the way I wanted it to. Mr. King had the expertise to know that there was a good change this could happen; and he had the foresight, compassion, and personal skills to get me mentally prepared me for this ahead of time. GOES THE EXTRA MILE: a. Because of my depression I got behind on things, and a week before my board I gave Mr. King some materials that I should have brought to his attention far before. Understandably, Mr. King was not overjoyed to be getting so much information at the last minute, and I believe that the great majority of attorneys would have said (and quite rightfully) “I’m sorry, but a week before the board is just too late for me to look at all this”. But Mr. King didn’t let me down, and the work Mr. King did with those materials in that week was instrumental in me being cleared of the two most serious charges. b. This extra effort, when he could have just blown me off, was especially noteworthy because I know that this unexpected task had to have become a tremendous inconvenience for him (although he never complained to me about how much of an inconvenience, either then or later). (1) It involved calls to multiple people, and usually multiple calls to each of them. (2) He had the additional burden of doing all of this from the other side of the world; and so he had to take into account time zone changes/protecting his sleep but also the sleep of those he was trying to reach in the United States, etc. (3) He had to work over the weekend. c. I think most other lawyers would have said to themselves: “I’m in Europe, it’s the weekend, and this client could have given me this stuff weeks ago. To ____ with him”. But Mr. King jumped on these materials and took care of me. There is a saying “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when you don’t have to”. That’s Mr. King. OFFICE STAFF: Process paperwork correctly, return promptly; easy to reach; answer calls and emails promptly; polite. Noticeably more professional than staff for other lawyers I talked to. FINAL COMMENT: DO NOT TRUST NCIS. Shockingly incompetent and sloppy. As a result, an accusation that NCIS could have cleared me of when made (and in about an hour) did not get cleared up until 3 years later. Without Mr. King fighting for me, I would have been sunk.

Don King

Replied last April 15, 2025

Thanks for the kind words, John. We sure appreciate you sharing your story with others. Your case was a long, hard grind and a perfect example of how broken our system is. From easily proven false allegations to assumptions of guilt to unnecessarily erecting walls that you had to surmount to defend yourself--you faced all they could throw at you and fought back--and WON! All of us here at KML are sorry that you had to go through this but proud of the way you fought back and elated that you won! Hopefully, your story will be read by others who may be in similar circumstances and give them hope when things look bleak. Thanks again, John. Please stay in touch! 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 Michael | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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Our son, 25 at the time, had a past criminal record that prevented him from obtaining a security clearance for work that his employer had contracted with the Navy. I blindly chose Don King off the internet and the rest is history. He and his assistant, Angela, held our hands as they guided us throug...h the security clearance gauntlet and with their unending patience success just recently happened…….not in large part but entirely because of their experience and patience. Great “bedside manors” along with years of experience and networking. I, without hesitation, highly recommend King Military Law

Don King

Replied last October 24, 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Michael. All of us here at KML are glad to hear about your son’s success and that we could assist him during the process. Security clearance and base access issues are complex areas of the law and adverse findings can literally destroy a career if you don’t aggressively fight back. So glad you and your son did so and honored that you chose us to help! We appreciate your recommendation and are here if you need us in the future. 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

Activity

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