Introduction
Three offices covering Chicago’s downtown Loop, the northwest suburbs, and south suburban corridors give Michael Baker’s criminal defense practice an unusually broad physical footprint for a solo practitioner. The main office sits at 111 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1700 in Chicago, Illinois 60604, and the firm extends its reach to Skokie and Rolling Meadows DUI courts on a regular basis. Attorney Baker has spent 20 years building a practice that combines Illinois criminal defense with immigration and naturalization law, a pairing that serves both American individuals and foreign corporate clients facing legal exposure in the state.
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Practice Areas
The firm handles the full spectrum of Illinois criminal charges, from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies.
Criminal Defense
Michael Baker represents clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes throughout Illinois. The range is comprehensive: armed robbery, arson, carjacking, drug offenses, sex crimes, and murder cases all fall within the firm’s scope. The breadth of that list reflects 20 years of trial court experience across Cook County and surrounding jurisdictions.
DUI Defense
DUI cases form a distinct pillar of the practice. Baker defends clients against alcohol-related and drug-related DUI charges and is familiar with the specific procedures at Skokie and Rolling Meadows DUI courts. Beyond the criminal charge itself, the firm assists clients with Illinois Secretary of State hearings for license reinstatement and applications for restricted driving permits, addressing the full range of consequences that follow an impaired driving arrest.
Traffic Violations
The practice handles speeding tickets, reckless driving charges, and citations for driving without a valid license. These cases often connect to the larger license suspension and reinstatement work the firm performs.
Record Relief
For clients who have completed their sentences, Baker pursues expungement and sealing of criminal records under Illinois law, helping individuals move past prior convictions.
Immigration and Naturalization
The immigration component covers deportation defense alongside business, educational institution, and individual petitions for temporary and permanent U.S. immigration status. This dual criminal-immigration capability is particularly relevant for foreign corporate clients and non-citizen individuals who face overlapping criminal and immigration consequences.
Attorney Profiles
Michael Baker has 20 years of experience in Illinois criminal defense and immigration law. The firm serves clients across both civil and criminal matters and maintains a particular emphasis on responsive service. No additional attorney credentials or academic background were listed in available source materials. The firm handles both civil and criminal matters and serves foreign corporate clients alongside individual clients, which is an unusual combination for a criminal defense practice of this scale.
Location and Service Area
The Law Offices of Michael Baker operates from its main address at 111 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Additional offices serve northwest and south suburban clients. Courts regularly covered include those in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows.
Phone: 312-714-2800 (Chicago) / 847-282-4723 (suburban)
The firm serves individuals, foreign corporate clients, businesses, and educational institutions throughout Illinois.
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Client Focus
The practice serves a wide-ranging client base. On the criminal side, that includes individuals charged with anything from traffic infractions to violent felonies. On the immigration side, the firm represents businesses seeking work visas for employees, educational institutions sponsoring international students and scholars, and individuals pursuing lawful permanent residence or defending against deportation. The ability to handle both criminal and immigration matters under one roof is a practical advantage for non-citizen clients whose criminal charges carry immigration consequences. Illinois criminal convictions can trigger deportation proceedings, visa revocations, and permanent bar from re-entry. Having a single attorney who understands both legal systems reduces the risk of criminal defense decisions that inadvertently create or worsen immigration problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of criminal cases does Michael Baker handle?
The firm handles felony and misdemeanor criminal charges throughout Illinois, including DUI, drug offenses, armed robbery, arson, carjacking, sex crimes, and murder charges.
Does the firm handle DUI cases in specific courts?
Yes. The practice regularly appears at Skokie and Rolling Meadows DUI courts, in addition to Cook County and other Illinois jurisdictions.
Can the firm help with driver’s license issues after a DUI?
Baker assists clients with Illinois Secretary of State hearings for license reinstatement and restricted driving permit applications.
Does the firm handle immigration cases?
Yes. The immigration practice covers deportation defense and petitions for temporary and permanent U.S. status for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals, including foreign corporate clients.
How can I reach the firm?
Call 312-714-2800 for the Chicago office or 847-282-4723 for the suburban line.
Closing
The Law Offices of Michael Baker offers a practical combination of Illinois criminal defense and immigration representation from three office locations serving Chicago and its suburbs. Twenty years of courtroom experience across a wide range of charge types, paired with immigration law capability, makes the firm a resource for individuals and foreign corporate clients whose legal matters cross both disciplines. Contact the firm at 312-714-2800 or 847-282-4723.
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