District court, Judicial District 2
Blake Norman
District Court Judge · District 2A
About
Judge Norman was appointed to the bench in January 2023. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Northern Iowa in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. In 2012, he earned his law degree from Drake University Law School, graduating with High Honors. Judge Norman served as…
Retention votes
| Election | Yes | No | Kept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | 42,213 | 14,464 | 74.5% 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
89.5% of 38 responding lawyers said to keep the judge (2024).
| Question | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and use of the law | 4.1 |
| Sees the facts of a case clearly | 4.1 |
| On time for court | 4.6 |
| Listens to arguments and testimony | 4.5 |
| Runs the courtroom well | 4.5 |
| Temperament and manner | 4.5 |
| Clear, well-written decisions | 4.3 |
| Rules promptly | 4.5 |
| Uses technology to improve the courts | 4.5 |
| Avoids needless personal criticism | 4.6 |
| Decides on the law and facts, not outside pressure | 4.5 |
| Courteous and patient | 4.6 |
| Treats people equally | 4.6 |
| Fair to people without a lawyer | 4.4 |
| Said to keep the judge | 89.5% |
| Lawyers responding | 38 |
Source: Iowa State Bar Association Judicial Performance Review: 2024 (page 28).
Appeals from this judge’s cases
1 appeal on record; 0 reversed or vacated at least in part.4