Laura Mueller Baker

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Laura Mueller Baker

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Concord, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime

141 Union Street S., Concord, NC

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

14 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 7
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Laura M. Baker

141 Union Street S., Concord, NC, 28025

cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

Online Presence

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Laura Mueller Baker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

226 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | 1 star

Posted by Andrew | February 26, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Non responsive altogehter

I’ve reached out first by message on avvo several times to this Lawyer and she has never responded to messages nor has she called me so after I was served my warrants in arraigned on bond, I am now seeking a lawyer for my probable call and I’ve called her firm over 17 times there is never any answer ...no response to messages and this Lawyer seems to be missing in action or not taking on any cases or possibly even close for business if you’re looking for somebody in Cabarrus County, I would try a different Lawyer. I could recommend two good ones that have responded to me, but I’m not allowed to make that kind of recommendation here all I can say is never responds. Doesn’t email doesn’t call doesn’t message back doesn’t even acknowledge you. Exist or have an answering service to direct a client to her so I would just avoid this Attorney altogether obviously she does not want business nor does she care for clients or potential clients

Laura Baker

Replied last February 27, 2026

Dear Sir, We respond by text or call immediately to all calls and voicemails. We are genuinely baffled by your comments about our responsiveness. Our phone system does not show 17 missed calls or voicemails from anyone...frankly not even 2! Our firm has no answering call center and no AI. Every communication comes from myself, my associate attorney, or my paralegal. Whatever the situation, we are sorry to hear of your experience with trying to contact are office and wish we could have been of assistance with your legal matter-- in whatever county. We wish you the best of luck. Laura Baker

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Suspended driver license

My driver license was suspended for speeding. I am guilty but I got info that another attorney helped his client for speeding saved his license. I cannot say the same for me my suspension prevented me from jobs and caused high insurance rates. I would not recommend Attorney Laura baker.

Laura Baker

Replied last January 02, 2024

We would be happy to discuss your individual outcome with you and see if you have any other options to assist with getting you relicensed if you would reach out to our office directly. We are unable to verify you are/were a client of our firm with an anonymous posting and it would be otherwise inappropriate for us to publicly comment on the specifics of a client's case. Unfortunately, if your license was suspended due to the resolution of a court case, it was the result of the action of the NC DMV or the DMV of your home state and not the action of our office, the District Attorney's office or of the NC Courts. While license suspension is obviously a bad collateral consequence to a speeding citation, there are times it cannot be avoided when speeding citations are very high or driving records are especially poor. Again, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you would reach out directly.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I should have chosen someone else...

Maybe she is a better criminal lawyer, but I wish I had chosen someone who would advocate for me in my case. She was sporadic in her communication with me, I found myself having to recant my story several times over a year, as if she didn't believe me. I only heard from her 1-2 days prior to going ...to court. When I expressed my disappointment, it was if I had struck her across the face. I was met with the, "well what do you mean?", or the "what are you trying to say?" I don't feel as if I was represented well, and I was not guilty, but I could not afford to take this to trial at her rate. The case went on well over 1 year, without any positive repercussions.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Avoid this attorney

Laura baker seems like a nice woman but she is very unprofessional in her business practices. She is also more expensive than other, more experienced and overall better attorneys in the Concord area. She is very slow to communicate about case information and is very short with her replies. I understa...nd she's a busy woman but for the amount of money she's been paid, I expect better service. She also waited until the last minute to share certain details of a plea bargain that would've made me change my mind about the deal completely. Seeing as she waited until the last possible minute, I was pretty much forced to take the deal. In my opinion, she waited to tell me because she didn't want to put in the extra work to try and make the deal better. VERY disappointed in her service and truly wish I'd have went with someone else. Will never use her services again and I highly, highly recommend you pay an attorney who will actually appreciate your money and not keep secrets from you!!

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Laura Mueller Baker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Mccartan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura's an incredible advocate. Passionate, creative, and steadfast in her representation."

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Sean McIlveen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laura Baker is an excellent choice for any of your criminal needs. I have had the pleasure of both watching her in court, and appearing against her in various matters. She is not only knowledgeable about the law and aggressive in her representation, but she is also compassionate to her clients. The quality of her work is unmatched. You will be well cared for by Laura."

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Richard Webb

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As opposing counsel on a child custody matter with Laura Baker, I was impressed with her knowledge of the law and her strong advocacy for her client. I certainly refer any matters I have in Cabarrus County to Ms. Baker and her partner Lucas Baker. I certainly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Laura. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Mccartan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sean McIlveen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Law Office Of Laura M. Baker

2009 - Present

Partner, Baker Billick, P.a.

2007 - 2009

Associate, Hartsell & Williams, P.A.

Associations

Cabarrus Rotary Club

Member

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

North Carolina State Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

2008 - 2009

Cabarrus County Bar Association

Secretary

Education

2007

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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