Judge Patricia A. Baker: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Portage County Circuit Court, Department Branch 3

Appointed By: Gov. Anthony S. Evers

Biography

Hon. Patricia A. Baker is a judge for the Portage County Circuit Court in the Ninth Judicial District of Wisconsin. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Tony Evers in 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas T. Flugaur (Ret.).


Prior to her appointment, Baker handled family law and criminal defense matters as an attorney at the Kessler & Greer Law Office (2017 to 2021). Before that, she served as the clerk of the Portage County Courts (2011 to 2017) and was an assistant city attorney for the City of Wausau (2009 to 2011) and a former assistant district attorney (2000 to 2011) for both Marathon and Waushara Counties.


Baker received a B.A. in communications from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 1982. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. Baker was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 1997.


After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as a staff attorney for Legal Action Wisconsin, Inc. (1997 to 1998).


Baker is a past president of the Portage County Bar Association and served as an elected member of the Stevens Point Area Public School District Board (past treasurer and clerk). She was also a past president of Mid-State Independent Living Choices, Inc. and the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patricia A. Baker

On December 13, 2022 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2022

On December 13, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On December 13, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On December 8, 2022 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Dec 08, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On December 5, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 29, 2022 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 29, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 28, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 21, 2022 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 21, 2022 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On October 25, 2022 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2022

On October 10, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On September 12, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On August 24, 2022 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Criminal Traffic

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On August 11, 2022 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On August 2, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On July 27, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On July 15, 2022 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Criminal Traffic

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On July 8, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Portage County. Judge Baker, Patricia presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Baker, Patricia Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Patricia

Court

Portage County

County

Portage County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

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