Baker, Baker & Krajewski, LLC - Springfield (IL)

1 /5 Diana Rogers: The Senior Baker took my case & assured me I had a winning case and I did. But I lost my State & Federal hearing because Mr Baker FAILED to submit my package of evidence (emails, phone calls, notes & direct threats from my employer) in a timely manner. When I went to the Attorney disciplinary board, they declared it a "fee dispute" because Mr. Baker stated he told me from the beginning that I had a losing case. LIAR!!! DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN! My employer then retaliated against me, put me in a file room as an Executive, forced me out & I was forced to retire.

1 /5 B Houseworth: I initially had a positive impression of Baker & Baker Law Firm, largely due to the exceptional professionalism and warmth of their secretary, Brenda, who guided me through the initial steps of my employment law case in Illinois. Mr. Baker, my attorney, exuded confidence in our likelihood of success and provided me with a discovery form to complete. I informed him that gathering the necessary information would take time due to the emotional toll of the circumstances, and he assured me this would not be an issue, stating he would communicate my situation to the commission. However, after months of waiting, I reached out to the firm for an update, only to be told they had no new information. Concerned, I contacted the commission directly and learned that my case had been dismissed. Shockingly, I was informed that Mr. Baker had been notified of the dismissal but failed to act, missing the 30-day window for an appeal. This oversight was particularly frustrating, as I had repeatedly communicated potential delays in submitting evidence, and Mr. Baker never once warned me that failure to submit by a specific deadline could result in the case being dropped. As a business owner, investor, and someone who dedicates significant time to volunteer and spiritual activities, I was deeply disappointed by this outcome, which cost me a substantial financial opportunity. To add to my frustration, Mr. Baker offered to refund half of my payment but failed to follow through, leaving me with no compensation after weeks of waiting. This experience leads me to question Mr. Baker’s diligence and competence in managing critical case details, such as monitoring communications from the commission. I strongly advise others to seek legal representation elsewhere to avoid similar mishandling.

5 /5 Ryan Strohl: I highly recommend this firm for ANY labor related/unemployment disputes. Mr. John A. Baker of Baker, Baker & Krajewski, LLC was able to represent me during my hearing after consulting with him a few days prior. He handled the hearing very professionally and the results ended in my favor. This was my first time retaining a attorney and I am so happy that it was this firm. Brenda was great over the phone/email helping me get things set up or paid. Thank you all so much!

1 /5 Becca Hurley: I filled out my initial questionnaire & provided ample documentation via email a week before my consultation. I paid the $100 fee & when I sat down in his office, Mr. Baker let me know he hadn’t had time to review any of my documentation. He started asking questions but was NODDING off, chin to chest, straight dozing off WHILE I was answering questions he would’ve already known the answers to if he’d reviewed my documentation. He told me that even though I had a substantial complaint, the judges & men in the courtroom would be middle-aged men who played sports in high school & wouldn’t be sympathetic to “locker room talk” & I’d need something more substantial than just comments to backup sexual harassment claims. He said I’d need 8-10 ladies to go to the human rights dept to file our complaint together, & if it wasn’t possible for our minimum-wage work schedules, they must not care very much. 0/10. Thanks for more anecdotal evidence of what’s wrong with the legal system.

5 /5 Rick Dean: You guys are the best. Great Attorneys. You wanna win. This is the firm you want.