James Addison Baker

James Addison Baker may refer to:

  • James Addison Baker the elder (1821–1897), American jurist & politician
  • James A. Baker, Sr. (1857–1941), American jurist
  • James A. Baker, Jr. (1892–1973), American jurist
  • James Baker (born 1930), American jurist, politician & diplomat

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