Law Office of Michael D. Baker

Working with Michael Baker was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. He didn’t just help me through the complex process of getting my U.S. citizenship — he made the entire journey smooth, clear, and successful. Michael’s deep knowledge of immigration law is truly impressive, but what makes him exceptional is that he goes beyond the law — he understands the person behind the case. He took the time to get to know me, my story, and my goals, and he guided me with compassion and confidence every step of the way. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care set him apart. He made sure I was prepared for every stage and never left a question unanswered. Thanks to Michael Baker, my dream of becoming a U.S. citizen has come true. Along the way, he became more than my lawyer — he became a trusted friend. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who combines expertise, integrity, and heart in everything he does.

Michael was recommend by family members. They spoke very highly of him, including his background. I was very intimidated by my immigration case that I spent years pondering about it. I had done extensive research and I was not too confident to move forward. Michael was the confidence I needed. He answered all my questions and doubts without me speaking a word. That is how knowledgeable he is and how he is not only fluent in the law but also in human relations. Thanks to him I was able to face all my fears that only held me back and was able to obtain my permanent residency. Put your trust in Michael, he will not disappoint you.

If you are looking for a lawyer that can do the case strategy analysis and has a passion for law, then Michael is the right choice. He is not like some other lawyers that hire a dozen paralegals and just put a signature on documents. He works with cases, and as any other true professional, he is interested in cases. I've sent e-mails to 32 lawyers in Chicagoland; 25 replied. I've called 25, and only 8 felt like they knew what they were talking about. So I had 8 paid consultations to determine who can represent me as an attorney. 7 of them wanted to get the documents and sign the contract—that's what the consultation was all about. Not my case, not any obstacles, not any other aspects; just the contract and the payment. But with Mike—he clarified a lot of questions, checked the case, checked the documents, and we ended up with 3 hours discussing my case. He knows what he is doing. Finally, we won the case. Thank you, Michael!

Incredibly personable, professional and supportive. Mike knows immigration law so well and has put me at ease throughout the whole process of obtaining my green card. He is now following up and supporting us with my renewal, and he remembers the details of our case years on.

I was referred to Mike by a friend for his extensive immigration knowledge. I hired Mike just a couple weeks before my USCIS interview, but he did a great job in such a short time. He was very professional and really dedicated to his work. He paid detailed attention to my case and tried to understand it thoroughly. He was available all the time which helped me a lot to prepare for my interview. If you are looking for any immigration advice, Mike is your guy.

After 2 lawyers who all had empty promises and no effort, we found Mike Baker through Avvo. My case was no ordinary one . After my conditional residency was terminated and my case was moved to the removal proceedings we hired Mike. Mike stood with us for more then 5 years. He is very patient and makes sure that we are up to date on his approach with regular meetings , calls and emails .His methodology is great. The first step was getting the I 130 approved and he got that approved the day of interview. I believe the first and most important step of I 130 could have never got approved without Mike. Next step was getting the removal proceedings terminated. It wasn't easy but Mike is no ordinary lawyer, he knows the ins and outs of the immigration system and he got that terminated. Finally the i485 which took a while as the Chicago office was backed up but he got my green card. It took 5 years, but if he says he can do it , he will. (not like those other fake lawyers who just want ur money) . Don't even hesitate or look around. THIS IS YOUR LAWYER . Thanks Mike for everything.

I was referred to Mike by another attorney because of his expertise in immigration law. I came from Mexico to the U.S several years ago undocumented. Sense that time I have attended GED classes along with other specialty courses. I also have a Civil Union with my life partner. In 2012 I.C.E started deportation proceedings against me. Because of Mike's efforts and expertise he was able to get I.C.E to use Prosecutorial Discretion and stop the removal proceedings! My partner and I felt like Mike took a personal interst in our case! He kept us informed throughout the entire process. Also, it was helpful that Mike speaks Spanish, he was able to explain everything to me so I had a complete understanding!