Lara M. Baker
About Lara M. Baker
Lara M. Baker is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Lara M. Baker is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
Current Firm: Recht Kornfeld PC
Education: University of Virginia, Juris Doctor, graduated 2005 and University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum laude, graduated 1999
Location: Denver, CO
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