Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Chicago Immigration and Criminal Defense Law Firm
The Law Offices of Michael Baker is a Chicago-based legal practice with decades of combined experience in immigration law, criminal defense, and DUI litigation. Our team represents individuals, businesses, and international clients in complex legal matters, emphasizing personalized service and strategic advocacy. We specialize in visa petitions, deportation defense, criminal charge mitigation, and driver's license reinstatement, leveraging our deep understanding of local and federal regulations.Our commitment to transparency, affordability through flat fees, and client education ensures clients receive practical solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. With offices in Chicago and the northwest suburbs, we provide responsive representation across Illinois and beyond.
Services
Immigration Law
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Visa Petitions
Deportation Defense
Driver License Reinstatement
Criminal Appeals
Workplace Immigration Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in immigration and criminal defense
- Our team provides personalized case strategy sessions with transparent pricing
- We handle complex deportation defense and visa petition cases nationwide
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association
- We offer multilingual consultations including Spanish language services
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration legal services including visa petitions, deportation defense, and citizenship applications. Our expertise covers family-based immigration, employment visas, and asylum cases. With deep knowledge of USCIS regulations and immigration court procedures, we help clients navigate complex immigration challenges while maintaining compliance with evolving federal requirements.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor cases including drug offenses, assault charges, and domestic violence allegations. We focus on charge reduction, dismissal opportunities, and trial preparation. Our attorneys leverage prosecutorial experience to negotiate favorable plea agreements while protecting clients' constitutional rights throughout the judicial process.
DUI Defense
We specialize in defending DUI charges involving alcohol and drug impairment. Our services include challenging chemical test validity, negotiating reduced charges, and license reinstatement advocacy. We represent clients at statutory summary suspension hearings and criminal court proceedings across northern Illinois jurisdictions.
Deportation Defense
Our deportation defense includes asylum applications, cancellation of removal, and bond hearings. We handle cases involving criminal convictions, visa overstays, and immigration status violations. Our team works with detained and non-detained individuals to present compelling cases before immigration judges and federal courts.
Driver License Reinstatement
We assist clients with driver's license reinstatement following DUI convictions, suspensions, or revocations. Services include preparing documentation for Secretary of State hearings, obtaining restricted driving permits, and reducing suspension periods through legal advocacy.
People
Michael D. Baker
Attorney
Michael D. Baker is a Chicago-based attorney with extensive experience in immigration law and criminal defense. A former Cook County prosecutor, he brings insider knowledge to defense strategies while maintaining active bar memberships in Illinois and federal courts.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We handle family-based visas, employment visas, deportation defense, citizenship applications, and immigration compliance for businesses.
Do you handle criminal defense cases outside Chicago?
Yes, we represent clients in criminal defense matters across Illinois including Cook, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry counties.
What DUI defense strategies do you employ?
Our defense strategies include challenging evidence validity, negotiating charge reductions, and license reinstatement advocacy.
Can you help with driver's license reinstatement after DUI?
Yes, we assist with Secretary of State hearings, restricted license applications, and suspension period reductions.
Do you offer Spanish language legal services?
Yes, we provide consultations and document assistance in Spanish for immigration and criminal defense matters.
