Mark M. Baker

Mark M. Baker (November 20, 1947 – August 9, 2025) was an American criminal defense attorney in New York City. He was mainly known for obtaining an acquittal, with then partner Barry I. Slotnick, of New York City resident Bernhard Goetz on attempted murder and assault charges related to his shooting of four would-be muggers on a subway train in 1984.[1] As an appellate attorney, he also represented Gambino crime family crime boss John Gotti, Sr., Genovese crime family Crime Boss Vincent Gigante, and various international political figures.

Life and career

Baker held a B.S. from Syracuse University, and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.[2]

He was an adjunct professor at Touro Law School, served as an on-air legal analyst, and in the past lectured at Harvard and St. John's law schools.

Baker was the principal attorney in the Baker Law Firm for Criminal Appeals, PLLC, and of Counsel to Brafman & Associates, the law firm of attorney Benjamin Brafman.[2] 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 5½ 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 died on August 9, 2025, at the age of 77.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Goetz Seeks Reversal On Gun Conviction". The New York Times. 18 October 1988. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Attorneys: Mark M. Baker". Brafman & Associates, P.C. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Mark Baker". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
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