Brian Alan Baker

Brian Alan Baker

3.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

2 North Lake Avenue., Suite 1020, Pasadena, CA

About Brian

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

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Brian Alan Baker

2 North Lake Avenue., Suite 1020, Pasadena, CA, 91101-4671

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Brian Alan Baker's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life Saver

Brian was compassionate and helped me navigate a contentious divorce with grace and tenacity.

Posted by frances | December 16, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sanmenttimonious and judgmental

Mr. Baker was assigned "pro bono" to my children during my divorce. He was blisteringly rude to me. Completely slammed my character and did nothing to stop the children's father when he illegally took them out of the state. The problems my two younger children suffered as a result of this lack of ...action has severely affected their adulthood and advancement in life. I have nothing but contempt for him.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst lawyer ever

The way Brian practices law is very interesting. He doesn't say much, he doesn't give you a strategy, in fact, he gives a last-minute consultation 40 mins before the court is in session to remind himself of the facts related to the case, but wait, it gets even better from there: he makes you feel lik...e a criminal for chiming in on the case and crushes you with his legal prowess even though his lack of response is the reason why anyone would feel the need to chime in at all. When you hire him, make sure you understand that he is the boss, you are the servant: you are to be told off, laughed at, condescended upon and bullied while he pockets your money. Once you get that right, you'll be happy with his practice. Then of course, after you get used to the abuse and agitation, there's still a massive bill to top it all off. If you are not a masochist millionaire looking for humiliation and devaluation, I suggest you find yourself a real lawyer. This lawyer charged me more for 2 months of occasional work than what my next lawyer charged for 2 years of outstanding advising, strategizing, litigating and agreement drafting. This guy is a heartless bloodsucker. If I had the time I would sue him so that fewer people have to suffer in the future. STAY AWAY!!!

Brian Baker

Replied last August 9, 2019

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Posted by Liz | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brian Baker is the family law attorney you want on your side

Brian handled a child support case for me and I was extremely impressed with his efficiency and thoroughness handling my case. I debated on whether or not to hire an attorney and called Brian as I was referred to him through a friend. He came across as highly competent in his field, intelligent, conf...ident, and as someone that could get the desired outcome I was looking for. When the time came for Brian to handle my case I was not disappointed. The very next day after I met with him, his office filed the necessary paperwork to move my case along. I always felt Brian was looking out for my best interest and handling my case as such. He constantly kept me apprised as to what was going on. Whereas the other party’s attorney was slow to respond Brian was the opposite. He quickly responded to emails and there were never any delays on his end. I was able to resolve matters for my case quickly thanks to Brian. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney. You will be glad you have Brian on your side.

Posted by Blakeley | January 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Closed Case in Less than a Year with Excellent Results

My boyfriend and I were having a tough time finding a lawyer who would be able to expedite the start of our case. After an initial consultation over the phone with Brian Baker all necessary paperwork was in the process to get majority custody of my boyfriend's daughter. By far, Brian is one of the be...st family-law attorneys that we have encountered. He is very detailed and willing to help. He was able to close the case in less than a year with more than satisfactory results. My boyfriend's daughter was going through a lot of emotional and physical abuse. We are so very thankful with all the support Brian and his team provided us in order for my boyfriend's daughter to be in a better home with us.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2013

Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2011

Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2011

Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutral, Volunteers "The Heart Of the Program"

2010

Certificate of Appreciation-Temporary Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Kearney | Baker

2010 - 2019

Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem

Associations

Judge Pro Tem

Los Angeles Superior Court

Mediator

Los Angeles Superior Court

Pasadena Heritage Society

Docent

Pasadena Gamble House

Docent

State Bar of California

Attorney

The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Attorney

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney

Pasadena Bar Association

Attorney

Mediator Registry

Attorney

Education

1983

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2002

DCH Health Services Corp. vs. Waite Appeal

2001

In Re Marriage of Cross Appeal

1995

Weber vs. Langholz Appeal

Languages

English

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