Baker v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

On July 8, 1998, attorney DeeNita Moak was appointed by the chancery court to represent Appellant Nakia Baker in a termination of parental rights case. The order of appointment specifically required Ms. Moak to represent Appellant through all stages of the proceedings, including the appeal. Appellant’s parental rights were ultimately terminated, and that decision was affirmed by this court in Baker v. Ark. Dep’t Human Servs., 340 Ark. 42, 8 S.W.3d 499 (1999). During the pendency of this appeal, Ms. Moak filed a motion for attorney’s fees with the chancery court. The chancery court granted her…