Trellis Law, Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Nina received a bachelor's degree from Converse College and a law degree at Mississippi College School of Law. She resides in LaGrange with her husband and two children.

Nina has experience as the Troup County Solicitor-General, as an attorney, and as an associate municipal judge.

Nina Markette Baker was appointed as Superior Court Judge in Coweta Judicial Circuit in 2019.

As a former prosecutor at Whatley, Baker & Baker, P.C., practiced bankruptcy and family law.

She is a member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.

Has practiced both civil and criminal law.

- As a former prosecutor at Whatley, Baker & Baker, P.C., practiced bankruptcy and family law.
- She is a member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.
- Has practiced both civil and criminal law.

Legal Experience

Has membership with the State Bar of Georgia's Seeking Equal Justice and Addressing Racism and Racial Bias Committee.

- Has membership with the State Bar of Georgia's Seeking Equal Justice and Addressing Racism and Racial Bias Committee.

Ethics & Conduct

Swindle Law

Said, "I may not make a decision that day. In order to make a ruling that I believe is just, I will take the time necessary to be certain that my decision was made to the absolute best of my ability."

- Said, "I may not make a decision that day. In order to make a ruling that I believe is just, I will take the time necessary to be certain that my decision was made to the absolute best of my ability."

Judicial Administration

In an interview, said she "views her role as that of an umpire in a baseball game. She calls balls and strikes. She does not believe in judicial activism."

- In an interview, said she "views her role as that of an umpire in a baseball game. She calls balls and strikes. She does not believe in judicial activism."

Judicial Philosophy

Named Georgia Solicitor-General of the Year and was recognized by Georgia Trend's Top 40 Under 40.

- Named Georgia Solicitor-General of the Year and was recognized by Georgia Trend's Top 40 Under 40.

Community Involvement

Nina Markette Baker

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 