Derek J. King
Google Rating
3.8(14 reviews)
- 2100 21st Street, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95818
- +1-916-749-6445
- No email available
About:
Mr. King began his legal career with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office as a California State Bar Certified Law Student. He has defended juveniles during Sacramento County Juvenile Court detention hearings, assisted psychiatric patients placed on Conservatorship holds, and represented in-custody and out-of-custody clients during Sacramento Superior Court misdemeanor arraignments. Mr. King twice earned academic honors for his internship work at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office. After graduation, Mr. King served as a Law Clerk and Deputy District Attorney in Del Norte County where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. King conducted approximately fifty juvenile contested hearings, a domestic violence jury trial, prepared, submitted, and regularly argued criminal memoranda in Del Norte County Superior Court, and successfully negotiated multiple plea bargains with defense counsel. He has won felony and misdemeanor convictions for offenses such as Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Resisting Arrest, Assault and Battery, Vandalism, Drug Use, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, and Driving Under the Influence. In addition, Mr. King has researched and prepared civil rights memoranda for submission to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and litigated construction, contract, fraud, and internet libel matters. Since opening his own practice, Mr. King now appears in the Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Yuba, Nevada, Alameda, El Dorado, San Joaquin, and Solano County Courts on DUI, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and family law matters. He has effected dismissals ranging from domestic violence temporary restraining orders to felony conspiracy, and negotiated multiple plea bargains with county prosecutors. In addition, he regularly litigates family law matters ranging from child custody and support to non-contested marital dissolution. Mr. King is a 2005 graduate of McGeorge School of Law and has been a member of the California State Bar since 2006.
Jurisdiction:California
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Juvenile/Dependency
Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Civil Rights Law
Challenges discrimination or biased policing that compounds abuse, securing accommodations, fair services, and remedies when survivors face barriers based on identity or status.
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D
Awards
Student Internship Honors, Juvenile Division and Misdemeanor Division
Student Internship Honors, Juvenile Division and Misdemeanor Division - Sacramento Public Defender's Office (2005)
Associations
Member
Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
brittney minor
"I had the privilege of working with Attorney Derek King on my son's custody case, and I can't express how grateful I am for his exceptional support and professionalism. Derek was initially hired on a limited scope, but throughout the entire process, it felt like he was fully committed to our cause. One of the most remarkable aspects of Derek's approach was his unwavering emotional support. He didn't just treat us as clients; he became a trusted member of our support system during a challenging time. His availability was truly remarkable, always ready to meet in person, and responsive via phone and email. Derek's honesty is another standout quality. He never sugarcoated the situation, delivering advice and information that we needed, even if it wasn't always what we wanted to hear. This level of transparency and integrity was invaluable to us throughout the case. I wholeheartedly recommend Derek King to anyone seeking a family attorney. His dedication, emotional support, and unwavering honesty make him an exceptional advocate for his clients. If you're facing family legal matters, you can trust Derek to provide the guidance and support you need."
RATED 1.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Pam Davinci
"Liar at all costs. Will fight dirty just to win. Unorganized"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
Deb Mo
"Mr. King was very generous with his time and clearly knows the law. I would highly recommend him."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2022via Google
Sarah Kennedy
"Hands down, Derek King has been the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is professional, direct and knows the law. Plus, he really cares about his clients which is rare from what i have experienced in the past. I have had two lawyers dealing with my case before that cost a lot more money and didn’t do nearly as much as Mr. King has done for me. I hired Mr. King for my family law matter dealing with child custody and he has gone above and beyond what I thought any lawyer could do. Whenever I have a question or an update via email or phone, he gets back to me promptly and doesn’t charge a fee every time we correspond. Unlike my other lawyer experiences where I would be “nickel and dimed” for any sort of query. My custody case has been a whirlwind of a high conflict battle and lots of correspondence from the opposing party. Derek King would get inundated with emails from my narcissistic bi polar ex and not only would he take it in stride but be professional and direct. I would get updates when needed so I could be kept in the loop of what was going on. Honestly, I have never had a lawyer who I could feel like I could trust and tell everything too (without the feeling of being judged) and that’s important. So, if you are looking for a lawyer who will be by your side the whole process, Mr. Derek King is it! You definitely get MORE than you pay for plus a lawyer with honor and integrity. I will definitely use him again for any law matters I have as his scope is beyond family law. Plus, will be referring him to anyone who needs legal aid. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! i got my freedom back!"
RATED 3.0
Aug 10, 2022via Google
Gloria Galan
"My lawyer called him said , don't know who I am be bad why he kept contact me for 3 yrs from Someone covered up . LEGAL AGAINST THE LAW or BREAKS THE RULES !!!"
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