Judges · District court, Judicial District 5
Gregory D. Brandt
District Associate Judge · District 5C · Polk County
About
Judge Brandt, Polk County, was appointed District Associate Judge in March 1997. He graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s degree in 1984 and earned his law degree from the same institution in 1987. After graduation, Judge Brandt worked as a law clerk for the Eighth Judicial District until 1988.…
Retention votes
| Election | Yes | No | Kept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | 106,069 | 55,862 | 65.5% 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
84% of 75 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 | 4.0 |
| On time for court | 4.2 |
| Listens to arguments and testimony | 4.0 |
| Runs the courtroom well | 3.9 |
| Temperament and manner | 3.4 |
| Clear, well-written decisions | 4.1 |
| Rules promptly | 4.0 |
| Uses technology to improve the courts | 4.1 |
| Avoids needless personal criticism | 3.5 |
| Decides on the law and facts, not outside pressure | 4.0 |
| Courteous and patient | 3.4 |
| Treats people equally | 4.0 |
| Fair to people without a lawyer | 3.8 |
| Said to keep the judge | 84% |
| Lawyers responding | 75 |
Source: Iowa State Bar Association Judicial Performance Review: 2024 (page 35).
Appeals from this judge’s cases
1 appeal on record; 0 reversed or vacated at least in part.4
- Criminal appeal No. 25-1833AI summary The driver challenged a conviction for operating while intoxicated, arguing that the police violated his rights by not allowing him to speak with an attorney before a breath test and after his arrest. The court decided that the driver was given a reasonable op…