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About Michael
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 85%
Successfully handled all types of criminal matters from simple possession to homicide.
13 years, 1,000 cases
- DUI and DWI: 15%
Successfully handled hundreds of DUI matters over the years.
13 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
Italian
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Active | 2004 | 05/12/2017 |
| Legal answers | 2 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel Review Board | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| Member Volunteer | Family Lawyers Assistance Program | 2012 |
| A+ Rating | Better Business Bureau | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Managing Attorney | The Baker Law Firm, LLC | 2005 - Present |
| Public Defender | Maricopa County Public Defender's Office | 2004 - 2005 |
| Clerk | Superior Court Maricopa County | 2003 - 2004 |
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| Arizona Youth Soccer | Coach | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Big Brother | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of Arizona | Member | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maricopa County Office of Contract Counsel | Member | 2005 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2005 - 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maricopa County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Michele M. Case | No Guilty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Everett Case | Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barnes Case | Prevailed On All Issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blog | Expungements USA | 2015 |
| Baker Law Firm Blog | The Baker Law Firm, LLC | 2015 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Language School--Florence, Italy | Italian/English | Certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language | 2002 |
| University-Bloomington | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | History | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Arizona | Domestic Violence Seminar | 2012 |
Reviews
(23) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(13)
Louis Lombardo, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Michael is effective and professional. He is as knowledgeable as anyone in this field. I highly recommend him.
Marci Kratter, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working on a case with Mr. Baker. He is an excellent lawyer. He has the experience and knowledge necessary to do the job and do it well.
Cost
- Hourly Rates Contact for details
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
702 E. Coronado Road
Phoenix, AZ, 85006