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# Thomas W. Baker

Lee Circuit Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Lee Circuit Court
- State: Virginia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: statewide

Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.

Evidence excerpt: Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.

[Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Thomas W. Baker has a career in law that spans both private practice and judicial service
- Judge Baker’s professional contributions include participation in the administration of justice at the state level and engagement with the legal community through his attorney practice

### Education


### Additional information

- Has served in the Virginia court system, including assignments in circuit courts such as Wise and Lee counties.
- These courts handle civil and criminal cases, with procedures including grand juries, term days, and case scheduling by praecipe or court conference.
- Listed as an attorney in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has provided legal services and maintained a professional profile including peer reviews and contact information on.
- His legal expertise covers a range of civil and criminal matters, reflecting his experience in courtroom proceedings and legal practice.
- While specific case rulings or tenure details are not publicly listed, his role involves presiding over trials, managing court proceedings, and ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- His profile on highlights his career achievements and legal expertise, though detailed biographical information such as education or notable cases is limited.