Chad A. Baker

Attorney

Chad A. Baker is an associate attorney at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC where he practices family law, criminal law, and other civil litigation. Chad has an extensive background in Business and Financial aspects of the law and obtained his Master's in Business jointly with his Juris Doctorate. Chad's extensive family background is coupled with an extensive background in Criminal Law and Orders of Protection. Prior to joining Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC in August of 2022, Chad worked in the public sector and litigated in the felony, misdemeanor, and traffic divisions.

Chad graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2012, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Chad went on to obtain his law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2019. While at Northern Illinois University, Chad completed the dual degree program which earned him a Law Degree and a Masters of Business Administration. While in Law School, Chad was awarded the Clover Family Award for his accomplishments for achieving the most Pro Bono hours in his law school class and was also named to the Dean’s List. Chad volunteered at Kane County Public Defender’s Office as a 711 licensed student and at Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office as a 303 licensed student.

After graduation from Law School, Chad accepted a position at the City of Rockford’s Legal Department as an Assistant City Attorney. While there, Chad advised the Code and Regulations Committee of the City Council, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Community Relations Committee, and the Liquor Advisory Board. Chad prosecuted Building, Zoning, Sanitation, and General Ordinance violations. He handled City Foreclosures, Demolition, Small Claims, and Petitions for Administrative Review. Chad advised the Rockford Police Department and Neighborhood Standards divisions in regard to problem properties.

Chad lectures at Northern Illinois University as an Adjunct Professor. He exclusively lectures on the topics of The Legal Environment in Business. Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter. He is also an avid golfer and enjoys watching football on Sundays with his family and friends.