Attorney Victoria King and her husband, David, will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary this fall. The couple has three sons: Alexander (23), a student at Penn State University; Nathan (21), a student at San Diego State University; and Daniel (13), an eighth-grader. Pictured (l-r) are Alexander, Daniel, Victoria, David, and Nathan.
By Tom Kirvan
Legal News
For years, Victoria King has been encouraged by a range of colleagues and admirers to run for a seat on the Oakland County Circuit Court, where she has spent the bulk of her legal career as a judicial staff attorney.
While the opportunity to run for judicial office has long piqued her interest, King said the “timing” never quite lined up with the assorted demands of her personal and professional life.
That is until last October 24, when King formally announced her candidacy for a six-year opening on the bench that will be created when Judge Martha Anderson retires at year-end due to judicial term limits. Judge Anderson’s seat will be filled by the winner in the November 3 election that will pit the top two vote-getters from the August 4 primary race.
The judicial opening has attracted King and a handful of other candidates who are facing an April 21 deadline to submit the required number of signatures (4,000) to be placed on the 2026 election ballot.
“We are still collecting signatures, although we have already obtained the required amount,” said King of the petition process that has enabled her to meet and speak with voters from across Oakland County. “It’s been very interesting to talk with people about the court, how it functions, and how it serves the community.”
Her candidacy already has been buoyed by endorsements from a number of prominent jurists – current and retired – whose service spans the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Oakland County Circuit Court. The list includes: Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Jr. (ret.), Court of Appeals Judge Colleen O’Brien, Court of Appeals Judge Amy Ronayne Krause (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Barry Howard (ret.), Circuit Court Chief Judge Wendy Potts (ret.), Circuit Court Judge James Alexander (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Leo Bowman (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Daniel P. O’Brien, and Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael Hatty (ret.).
“I’m honored to have the support of jurists who have served at the highest levels of Michigan’s judiciary who know what it takes to serve fairly and effectively,” King said.
The endorsements, according to King, reinforce the theme of her candidacy, which carries the message, “Trusted by the Court. Ready for the Bench.”
A product of Rochester Adams High School, King earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Hillsdale College in 1994 with a double major in history and the classics. Seven years later, King obtained a master’s degree summa cum laude from Central Michigan University in software engineering administration.
Shortly thereafter, she and her husband, David, began raising their family, which now includes three sons, Alexander, Nathan, and Daniel. At the time, King worked in the information technology field as a senior software quality assurance engineer.
King was a mother of two when she embarked upon her law school studies at the Auburn Hills campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
“I was enrolled in the weekend program there and it was a big commitment since my boys were 2 and 5 at the time,” King recalled. “But on the other hand, the entire family owned it. I’ll never forget when I got my bar exam results, my sons jumped up and down with excitement that I passed. They were full of joy, as were my husband and I. It truly was a team effort.”
After interning at Collins Einhorn during law school, King landed a job as a judicial staff attorney for Judge Bowman (ret.), where she would work for nearly 11 years before entering private practice for two years.
“I learned so much working for Judge Bowman, as my job touched so many areas of the law – civil, criminal, professional liability, employment law, and appellate cases,” King related. “There was always something new and interesting.”
Judge Bowman, King noted, encouraged her to become involved in the Oakland County Bar Association, eventually leading to her service as chair of the New Lawyers Committee, as a trustee on the OCBA Board since 2017, and as its current treasurer. King was appointed to the Oakland County Bar Foundation, the charitable wing of the OCBA, in 2016. She rose through the leadership ranks to become president in 2021-22 and has been one of its most ardent ambassadors ever since.
“I have made so many wonderful friends through my involvement with the Bar Association and the Bar Foundation,” said King. “It’s been rewarding in so many ways and it’s meaningful to know that we have made an impact in the legal community with our volunteer efforts.”
In 2023, King returned to the Circuit Court in an expanded role as a judicial staff attorney for 20 judges as well as seven visiting judges across a wide range of cases. In her role, King advises judges on complex legal issues, motions, courtroom decision-making, and the drafting of proposed opinions, orders, and judgments.
Her campaign message stresses that “she already analyzes the types of issues decided by the court, understands how the court functions, and is prepared to serve on day one.” That experience, according to King, is pivotal in one of Michigan’s busiest trial courts, where judges handle high-stakes family, criminal, and civil matters that shape lives, protect rights, and affect public safety.
“For Oakland County voters, this election is about readiness, fairness, and judgment,” King declared, noting the value of her experience in the technology field. “I’ve spent years working within this court, helping judges reach careful, lawful decisions. I’m ready to bring that same preparation, respect, and integrity to the bench.”
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For years, Victoria King has been encouraged by a range of colleagues and admirers to run for a seat on the Oakland County Circuit Court, where she has spent the bulk of her legal career as a judicial staff attorney.
While the opportunity to run for judicial office has long piqued her interest, King said the “timing” never quite lined up with the assorted demands of her personal and professional life.
That is until last October 24, when King formally announced her candidacy for a six-year opening on the bench that will be created when Judge Martha Anderson retires at year-end due to judicial term limits. Judge Anderson’s seat will be filled by the winner in the November 3 election that will pit the top two vote-getters from the August 4 primary race.
The judicial opening has attracted King and a handful of other candidates who are facing an April 21 deadline to submit the required number of signatures (4,000) to be placed on the 2026 election ballot.
“We are still collecting signatures, although we have already obtained the required amount,” said King of the petition process that has enabled her to meet and speak with voters from across Oakland County. “It’s been very interesting to talk with people about the court, how it functions, and how it serves the community.”
Her candidacy already has been buoyed by endorsements from a number of prominent jurists – current and retired – whose service spans the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Oakland County Circuit Court. The list includes: Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Jr. (ret.), Court of Appeals Judge Colleen O’Brien, Court of Appeals Judge Amy Ronayne Krause (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Barry Howard (ret.), Circuit Court Chief Judge Wendy Potts (ret.), Circuit Court Judge James Alexander (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Leo Bowman (ret.), Circuit Court Judge Daniel P. O’Brien, and Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael Hatty (ret.).
“I’m honored to have the support of jurists who have served at the highest levels of Michigan’s judiciary who know what it takes to serve fairly and effectively,” King said.
The endorsements, according to King, reinforce the theme of her candidacy, which carries the message, “Trusted by the Court. Ready for the Bench.”
A product of Rochester Adams High School, King earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Hillsdale College in 1994 with a double major in history and the classics. Seven years later, King obtained a master’s degree summa cum laude from Central Michigan University in software engineering administration.
Shortly thereafter, she and her husband, David, began raising their family, which now includes three sons, Alexander, Nathan, and Daniel. At the time, King worked in the information technology field as a senior software quality assurance engineer.
King was a mother of two when she embarked upon her law school studies at the Auburn Hills campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
“I was enrolled in the weekend program there and it was a big commitment since my boys were 2 and 5 at the time,” King recalled. “But on the other hand, the entire family owned it. I’ll never forget when I got my bar exam results, my sons jumped up and down with excitement that I passed. They were full of joy, as were my husband and I. It truly was a team effort.”
After interning at Collins Einhorn during law school, King landed a job as a judicial staff attorney for Judge Bowman (ret.), where she would work for nearly 11 years before entering private practice for two years.
“I learned so much working for Judge Bowman, as my job touched so many areas of the law – civil, criminal, professional liability, employment law, and appellate cases,” King related. “There was always something new and interesting.”
Judge Bowman, King noted, encouraged her to become involved in the Oakland County Bar Association, eventually leading to her service as chair of the New Lawyers Committee, as a trustee on the OCBA Board since 2017, and as its current treasurer. King was appointed to the Oakland County Bar Foundation, the charitable wing of the OCBA, in 2016. She rose through the leadership ranks to become president in 2021-22 and has been one of its most ardent ambassadors ever since.
“I have made so many wonderful friends through my involvement with the Bar Association and the Bar Foundation,” said King. “It’s been rewarding in so many ways and it’s meaningful to know that we have made an impact in the legal community with our volunteer efforts.”
In 2023, King returned to the Circuit Court in an expanded role as a judicial staff attorney for 20 judges as well as seven visiting judges across a wide range of cases. In her role, King advises judges on complex legal issues, motions, courtroom decision-making, and the drafting of proposed opinions, orders, and judgments.
Her campaign message stresses that “she already analyzes the types of issues decided by the court, understands how the court functions, and is prepared to serve on day one.” That experience, according to King, is pivotal in one of Michigan’s busiest trial courts, where judges handle high-stakes family, criminal, and civil matters that shape lives, protect rights, and affect public safety.
“For Oakland County voters, this election is about readiness, fairness, and judgment,” King declared, noting the value of her experience in the technology field. “I’ve spent years working within this court, helping judges reach careful, lawful decisions. I’m ready to bring that same preparation, respect, and integrity to the bench.”
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