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 9 reviews | Communication Style

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 Gina | March 16, 2015 | Family

Grateful to have had her as my attorney!

Christina was assigned as my attorney in a dependency case. During our time as attorney/client she helped me understand the legal proceedings and what I needed to do to satisfy the court. She always made time to meet with me before court. During meetings with CPS she attended and was engaged in the m...eeting, helping seek a solution to reunify me with my kids. After my dependency case was closed I had an opportunity to work with CPS involved families. Through that work I encountered Christina again. When speaking with my families they had positive interactions as well. I've noticed that this isn't "just a job." This is a career I see her as passionate about. The way she advocates for, has compassion for, and honestly does her best for her clients is something that I appreciate about her. If I ever needed a family law attorney I would surely come back.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Bottom Line: Poor Communication

The entire time I have worked with her she has not been very responsive. I have asked for things to be brought before the court and she has ignored them. I have called, emailed, and texted her questions and rarely get a response. She won't set up meetings unless it is a few days/hours before court an...d then only sometimes. The reason I have a lawyer is so she can answer my questions and help me navigate a very confusing system that I do not understand and Christina has not been helpful with this. She attended a meeting with me one time and was blowing bubblegum bubbles the entire time and popping them loudly as she played some sort of matching game on her phone which I found completely rude, insensitive and not helpful. She seems to be more on the side of the opposing party rather than on my side believing and helping me. She knows what she is talking about generally when I can get ahold of her but I don't completely trust her as she seems very chummy with those on the opposing side each time I have seen her interact with them. She has private jokes and seems to see them outside of work which is understandable but I worry that the lines of confidentiality can be blurred. I have heard her speaking about other clients very negatively with social workers as well which concerns me that she has done the same with me. I happened to know who she was talking about a few times as well because although no names were mentioned she was not vague about the details of the case. She has assured me several times that her case load includes 80 people and thus she can't always respond to me but then I wonder what is she being paid to do? If the caseload is so high perhaps she should lower the amount of cases she takes or find a different area of law to practice that has a smaller amount of cases. I am not sure how to get this woman's attention and get my needs met but I have no options for another attorney as she is the one assigned to me by the public defenders office. If I could afford another attorney I would hire another but alas I seem stuck.

Christina King

Replied last February 23, 2015

I am sorry if you have felt if you have not been listened to at any point in the proceeding. Please feel free to contact me directly [email protected] and I would be happy to see what we need to do to fix this.

Posted by Dana | June 26, 2014 | Child Support

Best decision we ever made

We hired Christina to do a support modification and final parenting plan. Originally we had tried to take care of it without hiring lawyers or court hearings but when the going got tough we hired Christina. We brought her all our paperwork and after finding out what all our options were in getting th...is matter resolved we were very relieved that we made the decision to bring her on board. Having had problems with past attorneys getting to wrapped up in what could be now and not looking forward, she was a great breathe of fresh air. Christina was on board to what we wanted for the future so that our daughter didn't have to keep having her world turned upside down with unnecessary changes that could have been prevented. What we wanted is what with her help we got, that all on its own was worth every cent we paid! She is very good at what she does and very respected in the legal community. Not only does she know the laws she is not afraid to tell you you're wrong. If you don't like an attorney who is upfront and brutally honest with you then you are not going to want to hire Christina.

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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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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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