Steven Baker is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, where he represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Texas. With a legal career dedicated exclusively to criminal law, Mr. Baker brings extensive experience in trial advocacy, appellate litigation, and criminal defense strategy to clients facing some of the most serious allegations in the justice system.
Mr. Baker earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he distinguished himself academically as Articles Editor for the Texas Tech Law Review's Executive Board. His legal training was further strengthened through a prestigious judicial clerkship with the Honorable Robert Junell of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. This experience provided him with valuable insight into federal court procedures, judicial decision-making, and the legal analysis that shapes criminal litigation.
Following his clerkship, Mr. Baker dedicated his practice to criminal law, developing experience at both the trial and appellate levels. His background includes service as an appellate prosecutor, where he handled complex legal issues and criminal appeals. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how appellate courts evaluate trial court decisions, constitutional claims, evidentiary rulings, and legal challenges raised in criminal cases.
Throughout his career, Mr. Baker has represented clients accused of a wide range of criminal offenses, from Class C misdemeanors and traffic-related offenses to serious felony allegations carrying the possibility of substantial prison sentences. His practice includes defending individuals accused of DWI offenses, drug crimes, assault charges, theft offenses, probation violations, and other misdemeanor and felony criminal matters.
In addition to his trial court experience, Mr. Baker has argued cases before the Texas Court of Appeals and has developed substantial knowledge of the appeals process, post-conviction issues, and complex legal research and writing. His appellate background allows him to identify legal issues that may affect a case long before they become obstacles in the courtroom, helping him develop comprehensive defense strategies for his clients.
Mr. Baker has represented clients in criminal courts throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has experience practicing in both state and federal courts. He is licensed to practice before all four United States District Courts in Texas, including the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. This broad admission authority reflects his extensive familiarity with both state and federal criminal proceedings.
Clients benefit from Mr. Baker's combination of courtroom experience, appellate insight, and meticulous legal analysis. He is known for his thorough preparation, attention to detail, and commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of every client he represents.
