Michael V. King

Family lawyer San Antonio practicing family law

Focus:

Most individuals don’t need to hire an attorney until life’s issues become overwhelming and leave no other option. Choosing an attorney to represent you during this stressful time can be a daunting task. Michael King understands this difficulty and focuses his practice on the individual needs of each client. During the initial consultation he carefully considers each case because not all clients can be accepted. By keeping the number of clients to a minimum, Michael King can remain readily accessible to meet the needs of each client.

Background:

Michael King is a San Antonio native and graduated from San Antonio College in 1985 and UTSA in 1992.  While working full-time as a San Antonio Police officer, he started law school at St. Mary’s School of Law in 2007.  Upon graduation he opened up his own practice.  He began a dual practice of probate and family law and currently practices in the areas of family, probate, criminal and business law.

Mr. King’s extensive career has provided tactical and mediation skills honed through years of practice as a police officer and police supervisor. His childhood experience of divorce on the family and his personal insight gained through these personal struggles make him a valuable asset when dealing with difficult situations involving the family.

Education:

Associate of Arts Degree from San Antonio College in May of 1985.

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UTSA in May of 1992.

Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University school of law in December 2013.

Licensed with the State bar of Texas in January 2014.

Legal Focus and Affiliations:

Michael King focuses his practice on family, probate, criminal and business law.

Mr. King is a member of the following Associations/Organizations:

  • The State Bar of Texas
  • The San Antonio Bar Association
  • The family law section of the San Antonio Bar Association
  • The San Antonio Police Officer Association
  • The Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas
  • Texas Criminal Defence Lawyer Association

    • Work History:

    Entered the San Antonio Police Academy in March of 1988.
    Began as a San Antonio police officer in September 1988.

  • Patrol Division
  • Traffic Division - highway radar operator
  • DWI unit - enforcement and intoxilyzer operator


    • Promoted to Detective/Investigator in 1993.

  • Burglary/Theft unit
  • Traffic Investigation Unit - certified Accident Reconstructionist.


    • Promoted to Sergeant in 1996.

  • Patrol division
  • Communications Unit


    • Promoted to Lieutenant in 2002.

  • Patrol division
  • Communications Unit
  • Patrol division where he retired as the Night Commander of the West Side substation in March of 2017.


    • Michael King holds a Master Peace Officer’s Certification and received the Life Saving Award in May 2012.