On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued a notice announcing the interim suspension of Grand Rapids attorney Michael Orrin King, Jr. The suspension stems from King’s failure to attend a scheduled hearing on February 19, 2025, before Kent County Hearing Panel #1.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Michael Orrin King, Jr.,” with case no. 24-62-GA.
The panel determined that King had received proper notification of the proceedings but did not appear. Following his absence, evidence was presented to confirm he was aware of the hearing, leading the panel to issue an Order of Suspension under MCR 9.115(H)(1), which addresses failure to appear.
The suspension took effect on February 27 and will remain in place until the hearing panel or the Attorney Discipline Board issues a further ruling. No additional details regarding the underlying reasons for the initial hearing were provided in the announcement.
According to avvo.com, Mr. King Jr. is a criminal defense attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He acquired his law license in Michigan in 2007.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
