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Robert J. Baker
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Biography
Robert J. Baker was born in 1962, in the southern heat of Virginia. After graduating high school, he chose to serve our country by joining the United States Army. As a veteran, Robert used his discipline to fight his way through Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 1994. Thomas M. Cooley Law School awarded him a Juris Doctorate in 1997.
Originally entering the business world successfully, by turning around the business operations of Frontier Technologies, Inc., Robert decided that opening his own law firm was his destiny.
Driven by a desire to succeed on his own merit, Robert forged ahead and built R.J. Baker & Associates, PLLC into a respectably leading law practice, with a positive winning streak.
Robert is a member of the following organizations:
Michigan Bar Association
Agricultural Law
Appellate Practice
Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Sports
Business Law
Consumer Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Insurance and Indemnity Law
Litigation
Real Property Law
Workers' Compensation Law
Federal Bar Association for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Debtors’ Bar of West Michigan
Beta Alpha Psi
Robert J Baker is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court and in the US District Court for Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
20%
19 years
Estate Planning
15%
19 years
Family
15%
19 years
Real Estate
15%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 195-295 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 27 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
R.J. Baker & Associates, PLLC
225 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI, 49010
R.J. Baker & Associates
3 West 8th St., Holland, MI, 49423
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Tracy | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Had issue with a divorce that happened several years ago. Attorney Baker was great and understanding. He was great in court and with me. Very knowledgeable.
Posted by Sheila Teachout Baughman | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
BEST ATTORNEY IN ALLEGAN AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED.
Attorney Mr.Robert Baker is a great man, very forward person he goes above and beyond to do his job and he does it very well.He works really well with his clients keeping them posted every steps of the way as you are going through all the motions of your Divorce.Many people think they know everything...
Robert J. Baker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney RJ Baker and I were recently involved in a high conflict family law case. During the case we had numerous meetings in Court with the assigned Judge and many telephone conversations. I found Attorney Baker to be a very worthy adversary and good lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
John Moritz
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Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, R.J. Baker & Associates, PLLC
Associations
2013 - Present
SADO MichiganMember
2011 - Present
Debtors Bar of West MichiganMember
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Van Buren County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Allegan County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Western Michigan University
Business Administration
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Charged for something I didn't do.
19 Dec 2014
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How likely will a district attorney file sexual assault charges against me? What can I do to better my odds at avoiding charges?
17 Dec 2014
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Will my probation officer find out about my traffic citation? I'm on probation for OWVI in 47th district court in Michigan.
10 Dec 2014