Iowa Court of Appeals
The Iowa Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Iowa, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Iowa Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Iowa uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Bruce M. Snell Jr. | 1976 |
| Anuradha Vaitheswaran | 1999 |
| Mary Ellen Perkins | 2001 |
| Richard Doyle | 2008 |
| Amanda Potterfield | 2008 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Larry J. Eisenhauer | 2001–2013 |
| John J. Miller | 1999–2009 |
| Terry L. Huitink | 1994–2008 |
| Maynard Hayden | 1983–1990 |
| Dick Schlegel | 1983–1999 |
| Leo Oxberger | 1969–1994 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Iowa Court of Appeals are appointed by the governor to 8-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).