About John
John Baker is a criminal defense attorney at Baker Williams Law Firm in Maplewood, Minnesota. He has been practicing law in Minnesota since 2003. The firm, located at 2097 E. County Road D, Suite C-200, Maplewood, MN 55109, handles cases in criminal law, employment law, military law, and business law.
He earned his Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from St. Cloud State University. Before entering private practice, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. During his military career, he was involved in various infantry, artillery, and administrative roles both domestically and internationally.
In his legal practice, he represents clients in criminal defense, employment disputes, military law matters, and business-related legal issues. He has been recognized for his contributions to veterans' legal services, including chairing the initiative to establish Veterans Courts in Minnesota and assisting in their nationwide implementation. He also provides training to law enforcement on handling veterans in crisis situations. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and has been recognized as an Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer in 2010.
He is also a member of the Military Action Group at the Minnesota legislature. He is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of Spanish.
