Judge Chandra W. Baker-Robinson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 603

Biography

The Hon. Chandra W. Baker-Robinson is a judge for the Third Circuit Court in Michigan. She was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020.

Prior to her election, Baker-Robinson was an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. During her tenure there, she led the Wayne Arson Reduction Unit, a group that prosecutes arson for-profit crimes.

Baker-Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. She then completed a J.D. at Wayne State University Law School in 2003.

After graduating from law school, Baker-Robinson began her legal career as an associate at Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone. She was assigned to the Labor and Employment Discrimination Section.

She is a recipient of the Prosecutor of the Year Award from the International Association of Arson Investigators (2017).

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Baker-Robinson attended Cass Technical High School. Her favorite book is “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah.

About

Chandra W. Baker-Robinson
Current Appointment 3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 603	3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 603
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Third Circuit Court	November 3, 2020 - Third Circuit Court
Education J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 2003 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan	J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 2003 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 3rd Circuit Court of Michigan
Clerk phone:	+1 (313) 224-2275

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Third Circuit Court of Michigan	Wayne County, Michigan
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Wayne County Prosecutor	Wayne County, Michigan
Associate	Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone	Wayne County, Michigan