You may recognize her name. You may have heard the whispers. Now, for the first time, Dovie King tells her story—unfiltered.
Survivor at Law is a raw and riveting memoir of survival, justice, and reclaiming your voice. Blending lived experience with sharp insight and dark humor, King exposes how coercive control hides in plain sight—and how silence too often protects the powerful.
A proud Latina, lawyer, and educator, Dovie spent years advocating for others while privately enduring a relationship that tested everything she knew about justice and the law. Her legal battle after divorce pushed her to the edge—and ultimately, to the page.
This is not a story of blame. It’s a story of courage. For those who’ve been watching, wondering, or whispering—this is the version she chose to share. 👉 Purchase now. Because silence was never her ending.
Founder and Executive Director of the Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute & Fellow of the American Psychological Association
"This book is unlike anything I’ve encountered. It’s a fierce, genre-defying blend of personal narrative, legal critique, and dark humor. As a trauma specialist, I’m impressed. As a reader, I’m in awe."
Director of the Award-Winning Documentary Film, What Doesn’t Kill Me
"This book is a joyful romp through a hideous story of injustice. Storytelling is how we make sense of the world and evolve; this story is not only an act of resistance but a blueprint for change, lovingly wrapped in language and humour that is utterly compelling."
Founding President of the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma & Author of The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children
" This book is important and a must-read for all Family Court Attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, Family Court Judges, Child Custody Evaluators, Mental Health Professionals, and others who testify as expert witnesses in child custody cases with abuse allegations. "
Survivor, Protective Parent & Author of Nothing But My Voice
"Survivor at Law exposes what so many of us live through—a legal system that punishes protective parents and rewards power and manipulation. This book is a lifeline and a call for law reform."
President of the California Medical Innovations Institute & Author of Six Books
in Gastroenterology
"This eye-opening memoir explores how PTSD can impact the gut. King's journey, combined with science, helps make sense of this complex relationship. It’s a valuable resource for anyone dealing with trauma."
Dovie King is an attorney, author, and mother whose life’s work is dedicated to survivor justice. A graduate of Brown University and Northeastern University School of Law, she has practiced law in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Dovie has also served in academia, most notably at Harvard Law School, where she advised the next generation of public interest lawyers. Her memoir, Survivor at Law, blends lived experience with sharp insight, dark humor, and heartfelt storytelling.
The author is available for book readings, podcast interviews, CLE programs, and keynote events. She brings a unique blend of legal expertise, survivor insight, and engaging storytelling to every audience. 👉 CLICK THE BAR BELOW TO CONTACT DOVIE
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