Christina Elaine King

Christina Elaine King

also known as Christina Elaine Nelson-King

3.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 18 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Adoption

114 W Magnolia St #400-108, Bellingham, WA

About Christina

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 99%

dependency/ termination of parental rights cases.

20 years | 80 cases

99%
Adoption 1%

uncontested second parent and agreed adoptions.

20 years | 20 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Disability Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Christina King

114 W Magnolia St #400-108, Bellingham, WA, 98225

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Christina Elaine King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews

Posted by Dori Gordon | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She helped cps take my daughter

This woman helped cps make sure they got my child based on the fact that I'm Christian. She wouldn't do her job. She wouldn't even let me have my witnesses. She made up some is lie and she allowed them to rail road me. If anyone has questions I have pastors of churches that would vouch for me..to thi...s day Christina!!

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Low Integrity Individual

Christina King was an absolute cluster f. Unstable, unreliable, and untrustworthy. She failed to file paperwork on time, and sometimes didn't show up to court. Before she went on "disability" to suspend her bar license, she was full of nothing but lame excuses. She caused so much wreckage for her cli...ents meanwhile overcharging them, it is really unfathomable. She deserves consequences, but the fact she went on disability probably absolve her of any real accountability. What a shameful individual. She should never think of getting anywhere near practicing law ever ever again. Her impact as an attorney truly made the world a lesser place for many innocent children.

Posted by Dori gordon | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I sure hope King isnt a lawyer anymore, anywhere, to anyone

Id give no stars if i could. This lady didnt give a rats as* about anything but destroying lives. She doesnt do her job at all. If you didnt know something she didnt tell you such as i shouldve been able to have witnesses but she claimed we didnt have time to supeona my witnesses. She didnt even frug...ging ask the judge. The female judge made new orders because linda duronso lied(cps worker and i proved she lied in court under oath) , and cps, like senkeka stevenson and duronso, went to another judge and had him sign the orders they wanted. Cps must be livid they cant take homes from christians anymore.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Extremely Diappointed

Christina King was appointed to be my attorney, She has done nothing in my case ! I can never get a hold of her , she never returns my calls and has given me the wrong court date. Never contacted me as to when the next court date was. I am a parent of three beautiful children that I love with all of... my heart. Fighting to get them back home. My opinion and experience with Ms. king is complete disrespect and no representation. I would not recommend n we as an attorney to anyone. Self absorbed lesbian. Not that there's anything wrong with that?

Christina King

Replied last June 10, 2018

Sorry that you feel that way, please email my office at [email protected] to see what can be done. It is my practice to write down future court dates at the close of each court for clients. You can also call or text me at 360-220-9635.

Posted by Luren | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wow. Blown away

She (They? I don’t get how that works) we’re so amazing in court. We had offered a reasonable deal several times and nothing, finally, we get to court and got all we asked for. Just what Christina said would happen

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Christina Elaine King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamia Burns

Child abuse lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. King is a compassionate person who has a passion for representing families in difficult circumstances. She is a zealous advocate and I would highly recommend her services."

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Lee Grochmal

Child abuse lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina fights hard for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a friend."

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Ziad Youssef

Child custody lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina doesn't hesitate to take the tough cases, and she has always managed to stay objective, for her client's benefit, in even the most emotional of cases."

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Kevin Conner

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina is a fighter. Always professiona, l but she zealously and aggressively advocates. Anyone fighting for their life (or fighting for their kids) in court would be well served to have her as their advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Tario

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have owned and operated Tario & Associates P.S. for over 30 years. Throught this time period, I have hired and observed the work of over 100 lawyers and associate attorneys. Christina King is one of the very best family law attorneys who has ever worked at this lawfirm. Christina genuinely and compassionately cares for her clients. She has a very thorough understanding of the law and has the practical insight of knowing when to fight and when to negoiate. When one of our firm's clients hires Christina, I know our client is in very good hands. I have referred many of my personal friends and acquantances to Christina. I trust in her ability and judgement completely. She is a very good attorney."

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Joel Matteson

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Christina is a committed, zealous advocate for her clients. A skilled negotiator, Christina is also adept at finding creative solutions to her client's wide-ranging problems. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Christina."

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Rita Amer

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina is a passionate advocate for her clients. I have worked in the same firm with her and have witnessed her dedication and commitment to her clients."

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Charity Anastasio

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. King. She goes the extra mile for her clients. She is ethical and an outstanding advocate. She is at the top of my list of attorneys to refer somone to for Family Law issues."

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Ann Vetter-Hansen

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christina is a sharp and decisive family law attorney. Her direct manner, preparation and confidence make her a highly effective litigator. Her commitment to ensuring that her clients understand the procedural and legal intricacies of their case is commendable and all too rare. She is a committed advocate and an asset to her community."

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Zeshan Khan

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina has a tenacity that makes her a strong litigator, but with the compassion that makes her great counsel. She has a perennial eagerness to learn and get better. She tackles steep learning curves with that same tenacity, and as such, she accelerates. While a very competent attorney now, Christina's only going to get better."

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Emily Rose

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Lee Grochmal

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Ziad Youssef

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Paula McCandlis

Family lawyer

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Michael Tario

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Matteson

Personal injury lawyer

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Charity Anastasio

Estate planning lawyer

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Mary Banahan

Family lawyer

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Zeshan Khan

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Associate Attorney, Tario & Associates

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Rao and Pierce, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2005 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

2009 - 2010

Washington Women Lawyers (Whatcom County chapter)

President

2008 - 2009

Washington Women Lawyers (Whatcom County chapter)

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the welfare of HM

Parental rights preserved

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Education

2007

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2004

Hollins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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