Heath L Baker

Heath L Baker

4.6
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense

77564 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA

About Heath

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Child Custody and Visitation

15 years | 300 cases

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Spousal Support, Property & Retirement Division

15 years | 350 cases

30%
Domestic Violence 20%

15 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Reel Fathers Rights APC

77564 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92211

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Heath L Baker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Micah | December 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

"If you do not try his services you will be doing yourself a disservice"

Hi my name is Micah, there are so many things that I could say about the services that Mr. Heath L. Baker and his office manager Ms. Laura Tweedt has offered me since I have been a client of theirs but there is not enough time in a day to truly tell you what my experience has been since I have been w...ith them. However, I will share with you how I found Mr. Baker and his office. One morning I was laying in my bed and I was thinking while I was sleeping and something in my mind told me that I needed to find another lawyer. So I sat up in the bed and I began to pray to God and ask God to send me to the right person for the job. I was very fatigued and tired of the situation that I was in and I needed a way out so I began to look in the phonebook, I began to look on the internet, and I started making phone calls. After making several calls I finally called a man who was willing to listen to my story; and, he even personalized his own story to help me feel comfortable and engage with him in helping me in my own situation. Instantly, I knew that he was the right person. From that point he continue to talk to me, to reassure me, and to inform me about every stage of my case. He even introduced to me to, I believe is his biggest asset, Laura. She always kept me informed. She called and emailed me anytime there was a change in the case, she worked as hard as Mr. Baker. As for his office, everyone was kind and courteous. And, if one or the other was not in the office they would welcome an opportunity to take a message and make sure it got to them. I really appreciate their professionalism. To be honest, if I had to do it all again I wish I had an opportunity to go to Mr. Baker the first time. He's honest, patient, accommodating, and very passionate about what he does and that reflects in the performance and professionalism that he gave to me. Thank you Mr. Baker for what you have done for me. Please, do not change because we need more people like you.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2014 | Family

Excellent Family Law Attorney

Mr. Baker is a very caring, knowledgeable family law attorney. He cares about his clients and works hard to obtain the best outcome.

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2014 | Child Custody

Awesome Attorney!!

Mr. Baker was a Godsend I. An issue I had dealing with a custody issue that involved two to three different states. Mr. Baker is a very knowledgable attorney that is military friendly and really has a heart for what's right for a child. You can't go wrong attaining him for representation. His prac...tice also provides additional services that can assist your endeavors in the best interest of your family or pending issues.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense

great attorney

Mr. Baker took my case very last minute he was referred to me by Ms. Brooke Elia. I am pleased with the overall out come of this case in its entirety with Mr. Baker's assistance criminal charges were dropped and permeant protective orders were denied. I highly recommend Mr. Heath Baker

Posted by Teresa | November 06, 2013 | Family

Client

I used Mr. Baker for my family law matters. He handled my case with professionalism, ethics, and care. I never doubted he had mine and my children's best interest in mind. He has extensive knowledge in many different areas of the law, therefore, making his numerous resources a strong asset to his ...firm. I trusted him with the most important "transaction" in my life thus far and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

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Heath L Baker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Mayer

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colleen Talkov

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Bliss

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I believe that Heath Baker is a competent attorney that cares about his clients. I fully endorse him."

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Dawn Saenz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great attorney who cares about his clients."

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Catherine Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Perkins

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baker takes a unique approach to dealing with family law matters. Often times, family law attorney's appear to be disinterested in their clients emotional needs. Mr. Baker will take the time to help you see past your emotions in order to help you understand Family law and how it will affect the outcome of your case. He is also an important source of knowledge and support for new attorneys such as myself. I highly recommend him."

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Jeremiah Raxter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Baker is the go-to-guy for family issues. I would recommend any client in the need of a family law attorney to Mr. Baker."

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Brooke Eno Elia

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heath Baker is a friend and colleague and I would recommend him to anyone with a Family Law matter."

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Lauren Patterson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Deller

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baker is a brilliant legal mind who genuinely cares about his clients. He takes the time to learn about his client's needs. Mr. Baker is honest, diligent, and dedicated to presenting his cases efficiently, effectively, and in a way that makes it easy for the court to really understand your side of the case."

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James Wellman

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Brian Mayer

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Colleen Talkov

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Shannon Payne

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Lauren Patterson

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - 2026

Senior Trial Attorney, Reel Fathers Rights

2011 - 2023

Owner, The Law Office of Heath L. Baker

Associations

Riverside County Bar Association

State Bar of California

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Member

Education

2010

California Southern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California Baptist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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