Sarah Bakker
About Sarah Bakker
Sarah Bakker is a lawyer based in Evanston, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sarah Bakker is recognized in the following practice area:
- Evanston, Illinois
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter PLLC
Location: Evanston, IL
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