District court, Judicial District 2
Ashley M. Beisch
District Associate Judge · District 2B
About
Judge Beisch was appointed to the bench in 2023. She earned her undergraduate degree from Drake University in 2013 and her law degree from Drake University Law School in 2016. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Beisch was in private practice at Wild, Baxter & Sand, P.C. in Guthrie…
Retention votes
| Election | Yes | No | Kept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | 71,987 | 27,355 | 72.5% yes |
What lawyers said
Before each retention vote, the Iowa State Bar Association asks lawyers who’ve appeared before the judge to rate them from 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent), and whether the judge should be kept.3
93.8% of 32 responding lawyers said to keep the judge (2024).
| Question | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and use of the law | 4.4 |
| Sees the facts of a case clearly | 4.4 |
| On time for court | 4.4 |
| Listens to arguments and testimony | 4.4 |
| Runs the courtroom well | 4.3 |
| Temperament and manner | 4.5 |
| Clear, well-written decisions | 4.2 |
| Rules promptly | 4.4 |
| Uses technology to improve the courts | 4.4 |
| Avoids needless personal criticism | 4.5 |
| Decides on the law and facts, not outside pressure | 4.5 |
| Courteous and patient | 4.6 |
| Treats people equally | 4.4 |
| Fair to people without a lawyer | 4.4 |
| Said to keep the judge | 93.8% |
| Lawyers responding | 32 |
Source: Iowa State Bar Association Judicial Performance Review: 2024 (page 29).
Appeals from this judge’s cases
1 appeal on record; 0 reversed or vacated at least in part.4