Atty. Russell Gerald Baker

Atty. Russell Gerald Baker

Russell Gerald Baker is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family, child custody and 7 other areas of law. Russell received a B.S. degree from Knox College in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Madison Madison 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell Gerald Baker at a glance

Russell Gerald Baker is a divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and child support attorney based in Madison, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2012) and Illinois (2013). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Knox College (B.S. Political, 2009). Active member of Professional Association Involvement •The Missouri Bar •Illinois State Bar Association •The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis. Serands clients in Madison, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Russell Gerald Baker is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family, child custody and 7 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.S. degree from Knox College in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Russell practices in Madison, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Russell Gerald Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell Gerald Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Russell Gerald Baker is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Russell Gerald Baker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Russell Gerald Baker is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Russell Gerald Baker is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell Gerald Baker

Where is Russell Gerald Baker's law office located?
Russell Gerald Baker's law practice is located in Madison, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell Gerald Baker handle?
Russell Gerald Baker focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Russell Gerald Baker practiced law?
Russell Gerald Baker has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Russell Gerald Baker go to law school?
Russell Gerald Baker earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. Political, 2009).
How can I contact Russell Gerald Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 2012
B.S. Political
Knox College
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2012
Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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