Shannon V. Baker

Partner

Ms. Baker’s practice emphasizes defending licensed professionals in administrative hearings and investigations before various state agencies, including the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Medical Board, Board of Registered Nursing, Department of Insurance, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Accountancy, Veterinary Medical Board, Board of Psychology, Board of Pharmacy, and other professional agencies. Ms. Baker represents teachers and administrators through the California Teachers Association Group Legal Services Program throughout California.

Ms. Baker has also represented those accused of crimes in adult and juvenile courts in Sacramento and Northern California counties. She has defended individuals, businesses, and public officials against a wide array of criminal allegations, ranging from white-collar crimes and regulatory offenses to theft, crimes of violence, and vehicular homicide. Ms. Baker has extensive experience representing individuals accused of sex crimes. She has also represented victims of crimes pursuant to the California Victims’ Bill of Right Act of 2008 (Marsy’s Law). Ms. Baker’s background in criminal law provides a unique benefit to licensed professionals accused of misconduct that has led or could lead to criminal prosecution.

Ms. Baker joined our firm in 2001. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from San Diego State University and earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Prior to joining Rothschild Wishek & Sands LLP, Ms. Baker worked at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office and the San Diego Office of the Alternate Public Defender.

Ms. Baker was selected as a “Rising Star” by the peer-reviewed publication Northern California Super Lawyers. She is a member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Board of Governors and has served as a presenter on a variety of topics in the areas of criminal defense and professional licensing. Ms. Baker frequently provides training to members of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and Defense Investigators Association (DIA).