Michael D. Baker

Michael D. Baker

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 37 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Law Office of Michael D. Baker

111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Michael D. Baker's Reviews

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by ndde | July 28, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent Experience

I found Michael via Avvo.com. we have been working together for last 2 years to get my green card. He is a great lawyer, very prompt and he knows what he is doing. He is highly experienced and a professional at his job. He always found a time for our meetings and informed me on everything about my si...tuation and answered all of my questions patiently. With his help and knowledge my case went very well. I highly recommend Michael , he is a great lawyer.

Posted by Warren | April 28, 2015 | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Attorney

Mike Baker was recommended to me by the ex state attorney of Springfield. The USCIS had revoked my green card after I had got divorced from my US wife. I was on the verge of returning home to England before I went to Mike. He turned everything around for me with his skill and expertise in immigrat...ion law, Mike was always available on the phone or by e-mail, he was quick and responsive to everything the USCIS sent out, he followed with me on everything and patiently explained all the process that I was going thru. Mike won my case with his skill and constant probing in the immigration field. If anyone needs a top class immigration attorney, Mike Baker is your go too man. Warren Garlick

Posted by Kaycee | January 15, 2015 | Immigration

Waiver of in admissibility for non-immigrants

Following an incident that happened in 2003, I was declared inadmissible in 2012 by the Us consular in Nigeria. I needed to sort this out because my offence was a naïve mistake with no criminal intent but I had no clue how to go about it. I found Mike Baker via Google. A few other USA... based attorneys I contacted were reluctant to deal with me considering I was based in far away Nigeria. I gave him a call and Mr. Baker asked me to send a mail stating my case. After a few days and a series of telephone calls he accepted to handle my case but sternly requested I be very honest and straight forward with him. All correspondences were via telephone calls and emails. We never had a face to face meeting as I was based in Lagos Nigeria. Mike painstakingly explained and outlined explained the steps I needed to follow to apply for a section 212 (D) (3)(A) waiver of Inadmissibility . We started the process in April 2014 and I formally requested for the waiver in September 2014 at the consular in Nigeria. . I got my waiver approved in January 2015 (4 MONTHS). Over the period Mr Baker handled all emails and phone calls personally and professionally. He never referred me to any of his legal aids and he never failed to respond my emails and calls. He was always matter- of -factly and never made an attempt to raise my hopes unduly. He was Very professional and void of unnecessary sentiments. He was also very detailed and patient considering the difference in time zones between us. My case appeared impossible as I had used an attorney who wasted my 2 years taking me through a wrong route , but with his help my waiver was approved unexpectedly fast . My family is highly impressed with his services. I highly recommend Mike Baker to anyone needing assistance with immigration matters. During the entire process, I found Mike professional, extremely knowledgeable and always willing to return a call or email to answer any questions I had.

Posted by Raul | February 24, 2013 | Immigration

GREAT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY!!!!

I was referred to Mike from another attorney because of his expertise in immigration law. I came from Mexico to the U.S several years ago undocumented. Sense that time I have attended GED classes along with other specialty courses. I also have a Civil Union with my life partner. In 2012 I.C.E statred... deportation proceedings against me. Because of Mike's efforts and expertise he was able to get I.C.E to use Prosecutorial Discretion and stop the removal proceedings! My partner and I felt like Mike took a personal interest in our case! He kept us informed throughout the entire process. Also, it was very helpful that Mike speaks Spanish, he was able to explain everything to me so I had a complete understanding!

Posted by Miguel Aluen | February 28, 2012

Michael has been of great help and support to our family

Mike Baker has been our lawyer for several years.  He has advised and guided us in various matters, always evincing a deep and thorough knowledge of the law. His advice has always been most valuable.   He always returns calls and e-mails promptly, and always makes time to meet with us even tho...ugh he clearly has a very busy schedule.  Mike takes care that we understand our options, the meaning of relevant legal terms and their implications, making us feel at ease with topics that seem complicated and sometimes incomprehensible to us. We feel very secure and comfortable working with him and would not hesitate to give him the highest possible recommendation. Many thanks Mike--you have been of great help and support and we are very grateful for all your advice, time and patience.

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Michael D. Baker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Morris Anyah

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike Baker is an outstanding immigration attorney. He is one of the best in the business, not just in the Chicago area, but throughout the United States. Mike and I were colleagues at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and I witnessed, first-hand, his intensity, preparedness, and enthusiasm as a criminal trial lawyer. He has carried over those skills to his immigration law practice and the many, many successful results he has obtained for his clients are a testament to his dedication, commitment, and overall excellence as an immigration attorney. I recommend him highly and without reservation."

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Eric Perry

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Baker is experienced and knowledgeable in both immigration and criminal matters, which often times go hand in hand. He has taken cases others thought were without hope and managed to gain favorable results for his client."

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Harold Wallin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is the "go to" attorney for immigration. He is a tireless worker and has great knowledge and passion regarding immigration law. I have referred many clients to him with excellent results. In addition to immigration, Mike does a great job on behalf of his traffic and criminal defense clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1985

International Honor Society in History, Phi Alpha Theta

1985

Honors in Spanish language, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Education

1988

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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