Mark M. Baker (attorney)
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Mark M. Baker is a New York criminal defense attorney, in part known for obtaining an acquittal with then partner, Barry I. Slotnick, of the New York City resident Bernhard Goetz on attempted murder and assault charges related to his shooting of assailant Darrell Cabey in 1984.
As an appellate attorney, Baker has been involved in high-profile criminal cases that garnered national media attention. In addition to defending Bernard Goetz he has also represented Gambino crime boss John Gotti, Sr., Geneovese Crime Boss Vincent Gigante, and various international political figures.
Currently, Baker is of Counsel to Brafman & Associates, the law firm of renowned attorney Benjamin Brafman. Before joining that firm, Baker was a partner with Barry I. Slotnick at what was then known as Slotnick and Baker, LLP where he began his private practice after five years with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and another 5 1/2 as a New York State Special Assistant Attorney General in the then Office of the Special Prosecutor Investigating the New York City Criminal Justice System.
Baker is a former adjunct professor at Touro Law School, has served as an on-air legal analyst, and lectures annually at Harvard and St. John's law schools.
Mark M. Baker holds a B.S. from Syracuse University, and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.
