AttorneyLance Baker
The Baker Law Firm
800 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37929
Fighting for Civil Rights Victims
Lance Baker is a civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with a practice focused on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government officials. He has dedicated a significant portion of his legal career to holding police departments and municipalities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other civil rights abuses.
Baker has represented clients in federal civil rights cases brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, pursuing justice for victims of police brutality, unlawful detention, and other misconduct. His work in the Northern District of Illinois has allowed him to develop substantial experience navigating the procedural and substantive complexities of civil rights litigation against government entities and their employees.
His practice reflects a commitment to advocacy on behalf of underrepresented individuals who have faced abuse of power by those in positions of authority. Baker's work in civil rights law places him among attorneys in the Chicago area who focus on ensuring that victims of police misconduct have meaningful access to legal representation and recourse through the courts.
Notable Results
- Proven track record of negotiating high-value settlements for residents who have suffered from police brutality, jail neglect, and unconstitutional stops
Key Characteristics
- Focuses his practice on federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against law enforcement officers and municipalities.
- Has represented victims of police misconduct and excessive force in courts within the Northern District of Illinois.
- Committed to providing legal representation to individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by government actors.