Southern District of Iowa / Appointed 1997 / Served to 2026
Robert W. Pratt
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert W. Pratt was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He earned a law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 23, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Loras College 1969 · Creighton Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Harold Duane Vietor
- Succeeded by
- Stephanie Marie Rose
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Southern District of Iowa · succeeded Harold Duane Vietor | Clinton (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Iowa Lakes Community College | A.A. | 1967 |
| Loras College | B.A. | 1969 |
| Creighton University School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
28 years on the Southern District of Iowa. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).