Background
Baker, James L. was born on September 15, 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of J. Leonard and Elizabeth C. (Gahagan) Baker.
Baker, James L. was born on September 15, 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of J. Leonard and Elizabeth C. (Gahagan) Baker.
Bachelor, Mars Hill College, 1977. Juris Doctor, Mercer University, 1980.
Attorney, Marshall, North Carolina, 1982-1983; assistant district attorney, 24th Judicial District, North Carolina, 1983-1994; senior resident superior court judge, 24th Judicial District, Marshall, North Carolina, since 1995. Member Judicial Studies Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1997.
Member, chairman Madison County Board Education, Marshall, 1987-1990.
Married Karen Lynne Massey, October 25, 1980. Children: Anne Elizabeth, Sarah Catherine.