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Fourth Circuit Reappoints John G. Baker as Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina

August 27, 2025

The Circuit Executive for the Fourth Circuit announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has reappointed John G. Baker to a second four-year term of office as Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina.  Mr. Baker’s second term of office begins on March 28, 2026.