Trent Walker is a native of Brandon, MS. He attended Jackson State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in public policy and administration. He earned his law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. After law school, Trent clerked for Justice James W. Smith at the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Trent Walker has served as a public defender in Yazoo County, Trent also served as an Assistant Hinds County prosecutor. He was appointed special Circuit Court Judge in Hinds County, also served as a referee and prosecutor in Hinds County Youth Court and Youth Drug Court. Currently, Trent is the public defender for the city of Lexington, Hinds County Justice Court and special master for commitment hearings. He has over 20 years of law experience.