About Matthew J. Baker

Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 2003. Mr. Baker has been recognized as a
“Superlawyer” for the last 3 consecutive years.

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2.4
Quality of Service
2.2
Responsiveness
2.2
Value for Money
2.1
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2010
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

Matt made me feel like I was his only client. His response and knowledge was outstanding and cost effective.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
January 07, 2021
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

He was an excellent listener, gathered relavant facts and provided excellent support and advise. He was very helpful regarding my employment contracts and provided me the consultation necessary to better negotiate. So pleased, that we call upon him again to assist my wife and I with our Wills.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2023
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

He will put any time to help you. He will not gather video or any evidence of any kind. He won't tell you anything he has planed to do in your defense simply stating I know what I'm doing I got it. When you pay thousands and trust He will defend you just wait soon as time comes for discovery he won't even watch what is available from prosecution and won't submit anything on your behalf simply stating I have a plea deal I think you should take it because you'll face X time. If you don't don't trust him to put any defense or efforts into you or your case he is only taking your money to play public defender who won't waste time on you

 
General Practice
Posted by Shelly
November 03, 2025
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

I hope leaving this review will keep you from wasting your hard earned money with Matt Baker. He is incredibly rude, unprofessional, does not return calls or meet deadlines after you pay him up front and the work he does is the minimum he can get away with. Don’t throw your money away.

Civil Practice
Posted by Jen
October 31, 2025
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

This guy was the worst lawyer I've ever had didn't show up for court was unprepared doesn't respond to phone calls took the money promised big things and did not hire do not hire this guy absolutely do not hire this guy

Civil Practice
Posted by Christopher
February 01, 2025
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

On December 9, 2022, I traveled from out of state to meet with Attorney Baker to discuss legal representation for a civil lawsuit regarding tree piracy under the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS 364.130). During our meeting, Attorney Baker assured me that my case was significant and that legal fees would ultimately be covered by the defendants. He required an initial payment of $5,000, which I provided via check. This check was cashed within three hours of our meeting. Since that initial meeting, more than two years have passed, and Attorney Baker has failed to take any meaningful legal action on my behalf. After realizing Attorney Baker had taken no action on my case, I filed formal complaints with both the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and the Kentucky Bar Association. Investigations from both entities found no record of any legal work conducted by Mr. Baker regarding my case. This strongly suggests that he engaged in professional misconduct. Respectfully, Christopher Berry

 
Civil Practice
Posted by christopher
January 30, 2025
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

On December 9, 2022, I traveled from out of state to meet with Attorney Baker to discuss legal representation for a civil lawsuit regarding tree piracy under the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS 364.130). During our meeting, Attorney Baker assured me that my case was significant and that legal fees would ultimately be covered by the defendants. He required an initial payment of $5,000, which I provided via check. This check was cashed within three hours of our meeting. Since that initial meeting, more than two years have passed, and Attorney Baker has failed to take any meaningful legal action on my behalf. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate with him: After realizing Attorney Baker had taken no action on my case, I filed formal complaints with both the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and the Kentucky Bar Association. Investigations from both entities found no record of any legal work conducted by Mr. Baker regarding my case. This strongly suggests he engaged in misconduct

 
Civil Practice
Posted by C
October 11, 2022
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

Matt is a liar. He cost me thousands of dollars and screwed up the case because he is lazy and simply doesn’t care. Save your money, represent yourself.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2011
Hired Attorney Matthew J. Baker

Services

Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Matthew J. Baker
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Richardson v. Dodson, Ky., 832 S.W.2d 888 (1992)
    Southernl
    v. Hardaway Management Co., Inc., 41 F.3d 250 (6th Cir. 1994)
    Eades v. Clark Distributing Co., Inc., 70 F.3d 441 (6th Cir. 1995)
    Guaranty Nat. Ins. Co. v. George, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 946 (1997)
    Hardaway Management Co. v. Southerl
    Ky. 977 S.W.2d 910 (1998)
    Bowling Green Municipal Utilities v. Atmos Energy Corp., Ky., 989 S.W.2d 577 (1999)
    Farml
    Mut. Ins. Co. v. Johnson. Ky., 36 S.W.3d 368 (2000)
    Board of Educ. of Estill County, Kentucky v. Zurich Ins. Co., 180 F.Supp.2d 890 (E.D.Ky. 2002)
    LaFleur v. Shoney's, Inc., Ky. 83 S.W.3d 474 (2002)
    Nordike v. Nordike, Ky., 231 S.W.3d 733 (2007)
    Baker v. Jones, Ky.App., 199 S.W.3d 749 (2006)
    Hill v. Petrotech Resources Corp., Ky., 325 S.W.3d 302, 38 Media L.Rep. 2580, (2010).
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Kentucky
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
    U.S. Court of Military Appeals
    Memberships
    Bowling Green-Warren County (Member, Board of Directors), Kentucky, American and Federal (Secretary, Kentucky Chapter, 2002) Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Kentucky
    Class of 1983
    B.A.
    English

    University of Kentucky
    Class of 1983
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Military Service
    Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps, 1987-1990
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Tempe, Arizona, July 5, 1961
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Matthew J. Baker was admitted in 1986 to the State of Kentucky.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Matthew J. Baker is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Matthew J. Baker has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Matthew J. Baker attended Wake Forest University.