David K. Baker
Democratic · NC · Judge, North Carolina District Court (Wake County)
David Baker has been a Wake County district court judge since 2019, after running his own law office from 2010. He says a judge must be fair and unbiased, treat everyone in court with respect, and rule by the law and the constitution.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Wake County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council roster listed Baker for a judicial designee seat with a term beginning May 5, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Source: wake.legistar.com
Judge Baker dismissed a Raleigh landlord’s eviction complaint and awarded a tenant damages under debt-collection law; the Court of Appeals later reversed after finding the landlord’s well-water charge lawful and no proven injury.
October 13, 2022
Source: law.justia.com
David K. Baker took office as a Wake County district court judge after appointment by Governor Roy Cooper.
June 7, 2019
Source: wakecountybar.org
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Judge Baker set child support after evaluating disputed business income in a Wake County family case; the Court of Appeals affirmed the order.
April 30, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com
Past race David K. Baker ran in:
- NC District Court Judge District 10B Seat 01 · November 3, 2026 · Wake County, North Carolina · incumbent