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)

No misconduct found

Location

Baker Law Firm, PLC

110 W. Johnson, Staunton, VA, 24402

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Shelton Scott Baker's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Chad | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney!

I hired Scott to represent me regarding a reckless driving citation I received while passing through Carroll County, Va. I am an out of state resident and was very fearful of the possible consequences associated with this charge, not to mention I was required to attend court. Scott handled everythi...ng for me at the first court date without the need for me to appear in person. Scott was able to reduce my reckless driving charge to a non-moving violation, with no points being assessed to my license or insurance. This was a great result and I am beyond satisfied with Scott's professionalism and efficiency throughout this process. Better yet, Scott's fees were very affordable compared to the several other law firms I called in the area. I highly recommend this attorney to anyone looking for great representation. Thanks again, Scott!

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving ticket in Virginia

This attorney would never return my phone calls or emails. I called him multiple times right up to the day before my court date. He finally called me while I was in route from SC to Virginia the morning of court. After I was found guilty fined he did not even come out of the court room to inform me e...xactly what I was charged with or how this was going to affect me. I poked my head back into the court room and asked am I being charged with a felony. He may be inexpensive. You get what you pay for. Do not hire him

Posted by Jacob | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving

I came to Mr. Baker after being charged with reckless driving which is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. With consequences including up to 6 months in jail, license suspension, or up to a $2,500 fine, he was able to drop my misdemeanor completely and the fine came out to only $500. His work is profe...ssional and he is also very personable. Definitely would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Out of state reckless driving

Mr. Baker was very attentive and helpful with my case. I was charged with reckless driving in Virginia on the way back to Georgia from Massachusetts and he got it reduced to a regular speeding fine without a misdemeanor charge. I was ecstatic that I didn't need to go back to Virginia to attend court....

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

More than luck

Mr. Baker knew exactly what to say and how to word things to help me in court. He also knew a bunch of people and knowledge for every question I asked! Got my reckless driving charge dropped to improper driving!

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Experience

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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