team-member

Laura Baker

West Chester, PA

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

The Law Office of Laura R. Baker29 S. Darlington StreetWest Chester, PA, 1938229 S. Darlington StreetWest Chester, PA, 19382

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Laura represented me better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, and my doubts were always reassured. She would carefully and thoughtfully explain every option and the risk of each path if chosen. My nerves were calmed, and the process was always explained. She fought hard for me. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. She is very detailed, timely, thorough, and is well respected by her peers and Judges. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Attorney Laura Baker puts all her effort into each client’s case. Family law can be a challenging and delicate subject, and Laura took the time to explain all aspects very thoroughly. She came highly recommended from other friends.

anonymous
April 2, 2020

Laura advised me during my divorce. With her excellent guidance I was able to reach an agreement for custody of my three children with my ex without going to court.

Joe McC
April 13, 2015

Laura has been my attorney for nine years and I've happily referred her to family and friends. Laura is sensitive and caring to the needs of the child. Laura's demeanor is fantastic. She is calm and collected and always keeps the "big picture" in mind. My case has been a long and difficult struggle. Laura has always told me what I needed to know rather than just telling me what I wanted to hear. Laura solves problems and offers practical solutions that have kept my court and legal fees to a minimum. That in itself has been priceless as my prior attorney was great at offering empty promises and large bills. Laura is always great about responding to issues and questions quickly and the staff at her office is also always helpful, especially David Melchiorre. Laura Baker has made a profoundly positive impact in our lives.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

My experience working with Laura Baker in a custody and divorce matter has shown her to be truthful and professional. She responded to my many questions and took the time to explain everything to me. I would recommend Laura as an excellent family law attorney.

Abigail C.
March 28, 2014

I have been represented by Laura Baker for years now. Laura has impressed me on more than several occassions. Most noteworthy is her responsiveness. Laura has an almost instantaneous reply to every question or concern I had. I have called her at all hours of the workday, and she has either taken it immediately, or called back well within a reasonable timeframe. Emails to her have most always been responded to immediately as well, but they have also been well thought out. I have never once been left wondering; something nobody in a custody situation ever wants. She is very sensitive to this. If Laura didn't have an instant answer to a tricky question, she always told me. I noticed she is intent on giving the RIGHT answer, and if I ever had to wait a day or so, I was more than happy with that, but she always took it upon herself to let me know she was still finding something out, and what she had found out thus far. She has always kept her word as to when she will get back to me. Her level of devotion to her clients is phenomenal; it's hard to believe at the time you aren't the only client she has at that moment. She kept me apprised of every last thing that was happening, and made certain that all of our ducks were in a row, regardless of what was thrown our way. Our court dates were especially impressive, as she went through every single thing to expect, who will talk when, when to let her speak for me, when she specifically wanted ME to speak, and was very concious of the anxiety I would feel going through this process. As a result, I walked into court confident and calm each time. I remember a specific time when Laura said, "I want you to do the majoirty of the talking directly to the Master, I am confident you can do this, and get your point across well". This is because Laura had prepared me for what was to come, and placed confidence in me, which is something invaluable as a parent going through a custody case, as it empowered me in my own case. She also was very good at discreetly telling me when to stop talking when I was going on and on too much, so that we were not "off-putting" to the Master. She is very smart, and very quick on her feet with possible solutions to issues. I noticed that Laura is incredibly detail oriented. I found that she checks, and re-checks, researches and considers all possible solutions, as well as researching what the other party could potentially counteract with. She is trustworthy, sensible and has genuinely good advice; both legally and personally. It is evident she cared about me, and continues to care about me, but most importantly, my son and his best interest. She does not judge, and is honest. Her firm is also one of the best I have ever heard of. Everyone in the office is more than polite and incredibly hospitable. Her office is inviting, and it is very clear the staff works together to deliver the best possible service. I also noticed they are a team, everyone is working together always when you need them to help you. I have been very happy with Laura and her firm for years now. I am incredibly picky, and very, very specific with things, and I have never once felt Laura has let me down, nor have I ever felt she has blown me off in any way. I would recommend Laura to anyone and everyone who needs a fabulous, professional, responsible, and caring attorney. I have never been through a child custody/support ordeal before, and Laura understood and worked with me to help me gain the best understanding of all that was to happen, prepared me for every single thing, and for these reasons, I am incredibly informed and understand protocol, which is helpful because this showed me that she wanted me to be an active participant in my case, rather than just taking over and doing what she wanted. She understood this was my life, and I have to live it, and everything she did was reflective of that understanding.

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura Baker represented me in my custody case. Thanks to her I have primary custody of my 3 wonderful children. The case took over a year and was very stressful for me. Laura Baker was very compassionate and provided me with a lot of comfort and guidance. She was was there for me every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone in Chester County looking for a family law attorney. She will also be handling my divorce.

Kelly
March 25, 2014

Laura was fabulous with every aspect of my divorce and child custody issues. She worked with me on every issue that came up. I trust her opinion and feel that my children benefited from her tenacity and dedication to my case. Thank you Laura!

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura was our lawyer for a child custody case. Our experience was excellent. We have recommended her to any one that needs a lawyer. Laura let us know upfront what her fees were so there were no surprises. Laura never made us any promises and was very honest on how things could turn out. She never tried to sugar coat anything or lead us on. Laura did a excellent job answering all of our questions and keeping us inform. If I called or emailed her she responded back that day. When we had questions Laura knew the answers she didn't have to go research it. She was very knowledgeable. Laura was well invested in our case . She treated us as if we were family.

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Laura represented me better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, and my doubts were always reassured. She would carefully and thoughtfully explain every option and the risk of each path if chosen. My nerves were calmed, and the process was always explained. She fought hard for me. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. She is very detailed, timely, thorough, and is well respected by her peers and Judges. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Attorney Laura Baker puts all her effort into each client’s case. Family law can be a challenging and delicate subject, and Laura took the time to explain all aspects very thoroughly. She came highly recommended from other friends.

anonymous
April 2, 2020

Laura advised me during my divorce. With her excellent guidance I was able to reach an agreement for custody of my three children with my ex without going to court.

Joe McC
April 13, 2015

Laura has been my attorney for nine years and I've happily referred her to family and friends. Laura is sensitive and caring to the needs of the child. Laura's demeanor is fantastic. She is calm and collected and always keeps the "big picture" in mind. My case has been a long and difficult struggle. Laura has always told me what I needed to know rather than just telling me what I wanted to hear. Laura solves problems and offers practical solutions that have kept my court and legal fees to a minimum. That in itself has been priceless as my prior attorney was great at offering empty promises and large bills. Laura is always great about responding to issues and questions quickly and the staff at her office is also always helpful, especially David Melchiorre. Laura Baker has made a profoundly positive impact in our lives.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

My experience working with Laura Baker in a custody and divorce matter has shown her to be truthful and professional. She responded to my many questions and took the time to explain everything to me. I would recommend Laura as an excellent family law attorney.

Abigail C.
March 28, 2014

I have been represented by Laura Baker for years now. Laura has impressed me on more than several occassions. Most noteworthy is her responsiveness. Laura has an almost instantaneous reply to every question or concern I had. I have called her at all hours of the workday, and she has either taken it immediately, or called back well within a reasonable timeframe. Emails to her have most always been responded to immediately as well, but they have also been well thought out. I have never once been left wondering; something nobody in a custody situation ever wants. She is very sensitive to this. If Laura didn't have an instant answer to a tricky question, she always told me. I noticed she is intent on giving the RIGHT answer, and if I ever had to wait a day or so, I was more than happy with that, but she always took it upon herself to let me know she was still finding something out, and what she had found out thus far. She has always kept her word as to when she will get back to me. Her level of devotion to her clients is phenomenal; it's hard to believe at the time you aren't the only client she has at that moment. She kept me apprised of every last thing that was happening, and made certain that all of our ducks were in a row, regardless of what was thrown our way. Our court dates were especially impressive, as she went through every single thing to expect, who will talk when, when to let her speak for me, when she specifically wanted ME to speak, and was very concious of the anxiety I would feel going through this process. As a result, I walked into court confident and calm each time. I remember a specific time when Laura said, "I want you to do the majoirty of the talking directly to the Master, I am confident you can do this, and get your point across well". This is because Laura had prepared me for what was to come, and placed confidence in me, which is something invaluable as a parent going through a custody case, as it empowered me in my own case. She also was very good at discreetly telling me when to stop talking when I was going on and on too much, so that we were not "off-putting" to the Master. She is very smart, and very quick on her feet with possible solutions to issues. I noticed that Laura is incredibly detail oriented. I found that she checks, and re-checks, researches and considers all possible solutions, as well as researching what the other party could potentially counteract with. She is trustworthy, sensible and has genuinely good advice; both legally and personally. It is evident she cared about me, and continues to care about me, but most importantly, my son and his best interest. She does not judge, and is honest. Her firm is also one of the best I have ever heard of. Everyone in the office is more than polite and incredibly hospitable. Her office is inviting, and it is very clear the staff works together to deliver the best possible service. I also noticed they are a team, everyone is working together always when you need them to help you. I have been very happy with Laura and her firm for years now. I am incredibly picky, and very, very specific with things, and I have never once felt Laura has let me down, nor have I ever felt she has blown me off in any way. I would recommend Laura to anyone and everyone who needs a fabulous, professional, responsible, and caring attorney. I have never been through a child custody/support ordeal before, and Laura understood and worked with me to help me gain the best understanding of all that was to happen, prepared me for every single thing, and for these reasons, I am incredibly informed and understand protocol, which is helpful because this showed me that she wanted me to be an active participant in my case, rather than just taking over and doing what she wanted. She understood this was my life, and I have to live it, and everything she did was reflective of that understanding.

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura Baker represented me in my custody case. Thanks to her I have primary custody of my 3 wonderful children. The case took over a year and was very stressful for me. Laura Baker was very compassionate and provided me with a lot of comfort and guidance. She was was there for me every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone in Chester County looking for a family law attorney. She will also be handling my divorce.

Kelly
March 25, 2014

Laura was fabulous with every aspect of my divorce and child custody issues. She worked with me on every issue that came up. I trust her opinion and feel that my children benefited from her tenacity and dedication to my case. Thank you Laura!

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura was our lawyer for a child custody case. Our experience was excellent. We have recommended her to any one that needs a lawyer. Laura let us know upfront what her fees were so there were no surprises. Laura never made us any promises and was very honest on how things could turn out. She never tried to sugar coat anything or lead us on. Laura did a excellent job answering all of our questions and keeping us inform. If I called or emailed her she responded back that day. When we had questions Laura knew the answers she didn't have to go research it. She was very knowledgeable. Laura was well invested in our case . She treated us as if we were family.

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Laura represented me better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, and my doubts were always reassured. She would carefully and thoughtfully explain every option and the risk of each path if chosen. My nerves were calmed, and the process was always explained. She fought hard for me. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. She is very detailed, timely, thorough, and is well respected by her peers and Judges. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

anonymous
April 3, 2020

Attorney Laura Baker puts all her effort into each client’s case. Family law can be a challenging and delicate subject, and Laura took the time to explain all aspects very thoroughly. She came highly recommended from other friends.

anonymous
April 2, 2020

Laura advised me during my divorce. With her excellent guidance I was able to reach an agreement for custody of my three children with my ex without going to court.

Joe McC
April 13, 2015

Laura has been my attorney for nine years and I've happily referred her to family and friends. Laura is sensitive and caring to the needs of the child. Laura's demeanor is fantastic. She is calm and collected and always keeps the "big picture" in mind. My case has been a long and difficult struggle. Laura has always told me what I needed to know rather than just telling me what I wanted to hear. Laura solves problems and offers practical solutions that have kept my court and legal fees to a minimum. That in itself has been priceless as my prior attorney was great at offering empty promises and large bills. Laura is always great about responding to issues and questions quickly and the staff at her office is also always helpful, especially David Melchiorre. Laura Baker has made a profoundly positive impact in our lives.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

My experience working with Laura Baker in a custody and divorce matter has shown her to be truthful and professional. She responded to my many questions and took the time to explain everything to me. I would recommend Laura as an excellent family law attorney.

Abigail C.
March 28, 2014

I have been represented by Laura Baker for years now. Laura has impressed me on more than several occassions. Most noteworthy is her responsiveness. Laura has an almost instantaneous reply to every question or concern I had. I have called her at all hours of the workday, and she has either taken it immediately, or called back well within a reasonable timeframe. Emails to her have most always been responded to immediately as well, but they have also been well thought out. I have never once been left wondering; something nobody in a custody situation ever wants. She is very sensitive to this. If Laura didn't have an instant answer to a tricky question, she always told me. I noticed she is intent on giving the RIGHT answer, and if I ever had to wait a day or so, I was more than happy with that, but she always took it upon herself to let me know she was still finding something out, and what she had found out thus far. She has always kept her word as to when she will get back to me. Her level of devotion to her clients is phenomenal; it's hard to believe at the time you aren't the only client she has at that moment. She kept me apprised of every last thing that was happening, and made certain that all of our ducks were in a row, regardless of what was thrown our way. Our court dates were especially impressive, as she went through every single thing to expect, who will talk when, when to let her speak for me, when she specifically wanted ME to speak, and was very concious of the anxiety I would feel going through this process. As a result, I walked into court confident and calm each time. I remember a specific time when Laura said, "I want you to do the majoirty of the talking directly to the Master, I am confident you can do this, and get your point across well". This is because Laura had prepared me for what was to come, and placed confidence in me, which is something invaluable as a parent going through a custody case, as it empowered me in my own case. She also was very good at discreetly telling me when to stop talking when I was going on and on too much, so that we were not "off-putting" to the Master. She is very smart, and very quick on her feet with possible solutions to issues. I noticed that Laura is incredibly detail oriented. I found that she checks, and re-checks, researches and considers all possible solutions, as well as researching what the other party could potentially counteract with. She is trustworthy, sensible and has genuinely good advice; both legally and personally. It is evident she cared about me, and continues to care about me, but most importantly, my son and his best interest. She does not judge, and is honest. Her firm is also one of the best I have ever heard of. Everyone in the office is more than polite and incredibly hospitable. Her office is inviting, and it is very clear the staff works together to deliver the best possible service. I also noticed they are a team, everyone is working together always when you need them to help you. I have been very happy with Laura and her firm for years now. I am incredibly picky, and very, very specific with things, and I have never once felt Laura has let me down, nor have I ever felt she has blown me off in any way. I would recommend Laura to anyone and everyone who needs a fabulous, professional, responsible, and caring attorney. I have never been through a child custody/support ordeal before, and Laura understood and worked with me to help me gain the best understanding of all that was to happen, prepared me for every single thing, and for these reasons, I am incredibly informed and understand protocol, which is helpful because this showed me that she wanted me to be an active participant in my case, rather than just taking over and doing what she wanted. She understood this was my life, and I have to live it, and everything she did was reflective of that understanding.

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura Baker represented me in my custody case. Thanks to her I have primary custody of my 3 wonderful children. The case took over a year and was very stressful for me. Laura Baker was very compassionate and provided me with a lot of comfort and guidance. She was was there for me every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone in Chester County looking for a family law attorney. She will also be handling my divorce.

Kelly
March 25, 2014

Laura was fabulous with every aspect of my divorce and child custody issues. She worked with me on every issue that came up. I trust her opinion and feel that my children benefited from her tenacity and dedication to my case. Thank you Laura!

anonymous
March 25, 2014

Laura was our lawyer for a child custody case. Our experience was excellent. We have recommended her to any one that needs a lawyer. Laura let us know upfront what her fees were so there were no surprises. Laura never made us any promises and was very honest on how things could turn out. She never tried to sugar coat anything or lead us on. Laura did a excellent job answering all of our questions and keeping us inform. If I called or emailed her she responded back that day. When we had questions Laura knew the answers she didn't have to go research it. She was very knowledgeable. Laura was well invested in our case . She treated us as if we were family.