Shelton Scott Baker

Shelton Scott Baker

also known as Scott Baker

4.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Staunton, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

110 W. Johnson, Staunton, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 26 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Active (Not in Good Standing)

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Baker Law Firm, PLC

110 W. Johnson, Staunton, VA, 24402

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48 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Marcus | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

No hope, to back on the road!

I received a citation in Smyth County for reckless driving, and a suspended license all while in possession of a Commercial Driver License. Being honest my driving record is riddled with speeding citations in and out of the truck. I explained to Scott that I could not accept the reckless driving cita...tion or it would mean the end of my career. Knowing what's on my record I told him he'd be taking a shot in the dark. I was job hunting when I received an email from Scott letting me know that he hit his target right between the eyes! I couldn't believe it. He was able to get the suspended license thrown out, and reckless driving reduced to improper driving. I couldn't ask for anything more considering the circumstances. I am highly satisfied with the outcome of this case and would recommend Scott Baker to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless driving

My husband had received a reckless driving charge in Virginia while traveling home to Florida. Although he wasnt "recklessly" driving, he was going 85 in a 65 so its automatically a reckless driving charge. We contacted Shelton Scott Baker who seemed very confident that he could get the charge drop...ped to defective equipment and have no points added to his license. And let me say, he did just that!! All we got was a $250 fine and the $61 court cost. My husband drives everyday for a living and now he doesnt have to worry about points or his licences being taken away! He responded nicely and very informative for everything I asked. And we didn't even have to be there for the court date! Very pleased with our outcome and with this business!

Posted by Allison | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving by Speed

I got a ticket in Virginia doing 90 in a 65. I was so worried about having a misdemeanor on my record and getting slapped with an astronomical fine. I hired Mr. Baker (who was the most reasonably priced of all the lawyers I contacted) to represent me. He appeared on my behalf in court and got my reck...less driving by speed charge reduced to a simple traffic infraction accompanied by a relatively small fine. Mr. Baker is competent and easy to work with. I would highly recommend his services!

Posted by Bradford | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

VA reckless driving charge: 98 in a 70

I was busted speeding 98mph in a 70mph trying to make up time heading back home. The State Trooper had a spot that was undetectable until it was too late. Busted... I was lucky I was not taken to jail on the spot. Really lucky. Now after I got back home I was being contacted by so many lawyers to hel...p me out it was crazy. At the end of the day it came down to my budget. So the cost to get a lawyer was all over the place. But to be honest Mr. Sheldon Scott Baker was the cheapest. So I gave Mr. Baker a call. He advised me to do a few important things to help my case even before I paid him. I was rather surprised he gave me all of this information for free. So I hired him to represent me at court and I spent the next few weeks following his advice. He was a great advocate for me in court. He was able to get my reckless driving charge dropped, including potential jail time. I would highly recommend him to represent you in VA traffic court.

Posted by David | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Everything went exactly as promised! GREAT SERVICE.

I reached out to Mr. Baker after being charged with "Reckless Driving" for speeding which is when I discovered "Virginia is for speed traps, not lovers. I started searching for an attorney and my mailbox was conveniently stuffed with letters to select from... I selected Mr. Baker, after speakin...g to an attorney who "wrote a book to scare you" and position himself for a fee that was 400% more! (great marketing but really) On the other hand Mr. Baker is a straight forward, no scare tactics, serious approach and a flat fee. My case was expertly handled and I am delighted to recommend Mr. Baker's services are "exactly as advertised" His advertising did share the seriousness of this event but it didn't use fear to manipulate, which is why ultimately he got the job. Thank you Mr. Baker.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Sample of Legal Cases

Reckless Driving 85/70

Case taken under a deferred disposition for six months— if driver completes a driver improvement course the charge will be reduced to a non moving violation, no points violation called defective equipment

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Education

1998

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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