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Heath L Baker
About Heath
Biography
Heath L. Baker is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, based in the Palm Desert office. A lifelong resident of Southern California, Heath was born and raised in Riverside. He earned his undergraduate degree from California Baptist University before obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Southern California Law School.
Before becoming an attorney, Heath retired from the Riverside Police Department, where he gained extensive experience with the courts, investigations, and judicial processes, seeing both sides of the criminal prosecution system. Following his retirement, he became a licensed private investigator, focusing on family law and child custody cases for over six years. During this time, he honed his ability to support legal cases through investigations, a skill he now applies exclusively to his own clients.
Since graduating from law school, Heath has spent over a decade litigating family law cases in the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. He has represented several high-profile clients in complex family law litigation and has built a strong reputation as a dedicated advocate for fathers’ rights.
Since joining Reel Fathers Rights, Heath has continued to establish himself as a trusted representative for men and fathers in Family Courts across Southern California, including Indio, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Pomona, Los Angeles, and Vista.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
15 years | 300 cases
Divorce and Separation
30%
15 years | 350 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
5 years
Domestic Violence
20%
15 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Reel Fathers Rights APC
77564 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best
Mr. Baker and his team assisted me with a restraining order and I could not recommend them enough. I went to a different office at first and was given the run around after paying for their service during a very stressful and scary time. When I called Mr. Baker's office, they immediately squeezed me i...
Posted by Sunshine | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Honest representation, great staff
Heath Baker has been wonderful in representing me through my custody case. These situations are never easy and Heath and his staff have made me feel very comfortable and confident during the entire situation. They explain everything so that I can make the most informed decisions for my family. I wou...
Posted by victor | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
child support and spousal support arrears
I don't know where to start with how pleased I am with the representation Mr Baker and his staff have provided me in this process, their professionalism and communication with me has been most appreciated, I had no idea how complicated this issue was going to be but between Mr Baker and his staff the...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2013 | Family
Great Family Law Attorney
Heath Baker took my case at the last minute and is amazing. He was focused on my children and the situation at hand. Great advice and very fair. Answered all my questions quickly and was always available.
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"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."
"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."
"Heath Baker is a friend and colleague and I would recommend him to anyone with a Family Law matter."
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"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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Experience
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
2023
Amazon and Kindle
A Guide to Understanding Divorce: California Family Law
Languages
English
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