David Baker

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David L. Baker is the latest addition to the Iowa Supreme Court. He was appointed to the court in 2008, and his term expires on December 31, 2010.[1]

Biography

Justice David Baker

Justice Baker is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1975 and law degree in 1979. He is now married and has two children.[1]

Legal career

Justice Baker worked in Cedar Rapids in the private practice of law for 25 years, until he was appointed as a district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District in 2005. Justice Baker was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2006 where he served until his appointment to the supreme court.[1][2]

Associations and Awards

Justice Baker is a member of the:

  • Linn County Bar Association
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • American Bar Associations
  • Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
  • Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • American Inns of Court-Mason Ladd Inn
  • Merit Selection Panel for the Northern District of Iowa

External links

References

The Iowa Project on Judgepedia