Charlie Baird

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Charlie Baird
Charlie Baird
Associate Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
In office January 2, 1991 – January 1, 1999
Succeeded by	Michael Keasler
299th Criminal District Court Judge of Travis County, Texas
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
Preceded by	Jon Wisser
Succeeded by	Karen Sage
Personal details
Born	1955 (age 68–69) Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University Of Texas, South Texas College Of Law
Occupation	Lawyer

Charlie Baird, an Austin, Texas criminal defense attorney and retired state district court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals associate judge, is best known for his efforts at promoting restorative justice during his time on the bench. He is the only judge in the state of Texas to have exonerated a deceased individual, which he did in the case of Tim Cole.^{[citation needed]}