Shelton Scott Baker

Shelton Scott Baker

also known as Scott Baker

4.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 25 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 25 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 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Michael | January 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HUH?

Scott was very personable and professional. He gave superb advice and I feel my fine and charges were reduced because of it. I would hire him again, but, I hope that I don't have to.

Posted by Vijay | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent outcome

I contacted Scott after he had sent me a letter with his information few days after getting a ticket for reckless driving near Staunton on I81S at shenandoah County. Right from beginning he was in touch with me and helped two times moving the court dates by applying for continuance. Finally on the co...urt date he represented me so effectively even without my presence and reduced the charges to improper driving infraction of 3 dmv points. Only he could have done that. Thank you Mr. Baker for your awesome job.

Posted by Harry | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless driving due to speeding over 80mph

Mr. Scott took my case and handled it without me having to return to Virginia from my home in NJ more than 5 hours away. He gave me assignments to complete and stated what he should be able to accomplish if I completed the three assignments. I completed the assignments by the deadline and got them ba...ck to Mr. Baker and he came thru on his end, having my charge reduced from reckless driving to speeding and a much lower fine of $314 without the possibility of jail time due to Virginia's speeding/reckless driving laws which differ greatly from New Jersey's speeding laws. Greatful!!!!!

Posted by Anthony Marucci | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best!!

As an out-of state NJ attorney whose 18 year-old daughter was facing a VA reckless driving summons that I subsequently learned constitutes a criminal charge, I entrusted her fate to Scott Baker and am extremely pleased with his representation and the ultimate outcome. Scott always promptly returned m...y calls and responded to my emails (before he even knew I was an attorney myself!), and ultimately achieved a highly favorable result, all for a more than reasonable fee. I would also recommend that any anonymous negative internet reviews against him (or any other lawyer, for that matter) be entirely disregarded; being an attorney myself, I've also had the displeasure of receiving unfavorable reviews written by internet trolls (usually on the "receiving end" of my own representation of a client...), it's far too convenient to hide behind a keyboard and publicly assail someone while not even disclosing your own name. But from my experiences with Scott I can assure you that any negative reviews are entirely fabricated, he was ALWAYS 110% professional, promptly responded to my inquiries and concerns, and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of experienced and highly qualified counsel.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Positive

Hired Mr. Baker for a Misdemeanor Traffic ticket i had received. He guided me in the process and helped resolve the issue. Very professional and effective

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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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