Atty. John Benjamin Baker

Atty. John Benjamin Baker

John Benjamin Baker is a lawyer practicing civil rights. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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About John Benjamin Baker at a glance

John Benjamin Baker is a V.P. & Gen. Coun. based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (2001), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2001), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2001). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Benjamin Baker is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Benjamin Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Cruz are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Benjamin Baker's law office located?
John Benjamin Baker's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benjamin Baker handle?
John Benjamin Baker focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Benjamin Baker practiced law?
John Benjamin Baker has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Benjamin Baker go to law school?
John Benjamin Baker earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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