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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Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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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 I.V. | September 29, 2011 | Immigration

Very knowledgeable lawyer

I needed to adjust my status from "out of status" to a permanent resident in the United States. I found Mike Baker by researching immigration lawyers in Internet. I gave him a call and Mr. Baker returned my call personally and I made an appointment to meet with him for a consultation. At our first... meeting Mike thoroughly explained the steps I needed to follow to adjust my status to a permanent resident. During the entire process, Mike never failed to respond my emails and calls. My situation was very difficult, but with his help my case was approved unexpectedly fast. My husband and I are happy with his services. I highly recommend Mike 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 Elvin | April 14, 2011 | Immigration

I was an Inmigrant with a felony but Mike Baker got me Approved!!!

I filed for a adjust of status from Illegal immigrant to permanent resident back in Summer 2006, I saw a couple of Attorney's back then and they were too expensive so I decided to filed myself with help of an Immigration Counseling Org. My case was denied on fall 2008 due to multiple reasons, one of ...them back in winter 2001 I had a felony. I was devastated because I made a new life with a decent income, married with a newborn, etc. INS gave 30 days to reconsider......I google Attorneys and called at least 7 Attorney's in the Chicagoland area. I left multiple messages on 5 diff. offices which they didn't returned my vmail. I spoke with one Attorney stated it was hard to reconsider and TAT were too short. I reached MIKE BAKER at his cel#, (yes he listed his cel#) I spoke with him explained my case briefly and made an appointment. He took my case and we worked together. During the process I received top notch legal service, I found Mike Baker as very knowledgeable. We filed what INS called a Waiver. Long story short he submitted my paperwork......9 Months later I received the approval notice from INS and therefore my Green card. Thanks Mike for your service, you worked the extra mile on my case and went above & beyond my expectations.

Posted by Lawrence | May 23, 2010

Great Lawyer

Michael Baker has handled two cases for us and has done so in a very professional manner. He is a great communicator and was always available for any questions. His knowledge in this field is excellent and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing help.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2009 | Immigration

Successful Naturalization with prior "Arrest" Record

Although I had a valid green card for 10 years, I was hesitant to apply for Citizenship due to a prior "misdemeanor sex crime arrest" (which classifies under the definition of "crime of moral torpitude" subject to potential deportation). Although in my criminal trial my case was dismissed and I pled ...guilty to a lesser disorderly conduct, when the time came for my citizenship application, I contacted Mr. Mike Baker for his expertise on Immigration Law. After he agreed to take up my case for Naturalization, his advice was extremely valuable as I kept continuously submitting documents that were requested by USCIS. Michael's background on similar immigration cases, his experience in criminal law, and, his approach of analyzing potential future issues/queries across all angles, was simply amazing. With extreme due diligence in every step along the way, I was able to become a US Citizen after 1 year of my application. Thanks to Michael Baker and I hope that he would continue to help out clients with their Immigration issues. I would highly recommend Mr. Michael Baker to assist clients in solving criminal / immigration issues.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2009 | DUI & DWI

Review

Mr. Baker is a great and very nice lawer. He helped me in understanding the effects of DUI's on permenant residencey status. I strongly recommend him. He has very good experience and his website is very useful.

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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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