Harold Albert Baker

Background

Baker, Harold Albert was born on October 4, 1929 in Mount Kisco, New York, United States. Son of John Shirley and Ruth (Sarmiento) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Illinois, 1951; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1956.

Career

Practiced in, Champaign, Illinois, 1956-1978; partner firm, Hatch & Baker, 1960-1978; chief judge, United States District Court (central district) Illinois, Danville, 1978-1994; senior judge, United States District Court (central district) Illinois, Danville, since 1994. Adjunct member of faculty College Law, University of Illinois, 1972-1978. Senior counsel Presidential Commision on Central Intelligence Agency Activities within United States, 1975.

Achievements

• Harold Albert Baker has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Champaign Board Education, 1967-1976, president, 1967-1976. Served to Lieutenant j.g.USN, 1951-1953. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association.

Connections

Married Dorothy Ida Armstrong, June 24, 1951. Children: Emily, Nancy, Peter.

Father:

John Shirley Baker

Mother:

Ruth (Sarmiento) Baker

Spouse:

Dorothy Ida Armstrong

child:

Emily Baker

child:

Peter Baker

child:

Nancy Baker