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JaDawnya earned her bachelor's degree from Spelman College and her law degree from the University of Florida.

JaDawnya C. Baker

Before her appointment to the bench, JaDawnya ran her own law firm, The Butler Law Group, LLC. She later worked as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County.

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JaDawnya is currently a judge on the Municipal Court of Atlanta. She was appointed in 2015 and re-elected in 2021. 

As a senior assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a senior assistant district attorney, prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a municipal court judge, Baker oversees general traffic cases.

As a municipal court judge, oversees general traffic cases.

Current president of the Georgia Council of Municipal Court Judges.

- As a senior assistant district attorney, prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a municipal court judge, oversees general traffic cases.
- Current president of the Georgia Council of Municipal Court Judges.

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As of September 8, 2025, JaDawnya C. Baker did not have a website or any information online.

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Judicial Administration

Reprimanded by the Georgia Supreme Court in 2022 for improperly dismissing cases that came before her.

- Reprimanded by the Georgia Supreme Court in 2022 for improperly dismissing cases that came before her.

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Before her appointment to the bench, JaDawnya ran her own law firm, The Butler Law Group, LLC. She later worked as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, handling both non-complex and complex trials, as well as cases in community prosecution, public integrity, and the crimes against women and children divisions.

As of September 8, 2025, Jadawnya C. Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Jadawnya C. Baker

Buket Urgen

- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues. 
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors