Judges · District court, Judicial District 5
Scott D. Rosenberg
District Court Judge · District 5C · Polk County
About
Judge Rosenberg, Polk County, was appointed to the bench in January of 1997. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1976 and his law degree from Drake University Law School in 1979. He has experience in private law practice and private business, as well as experience…
Retention votes
| Election | Yes | No | Kept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2022 | 77,794 | 37,796 | 67.3% 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% of 163 responding lawyers said to keep the judge (2022).
| Question | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and use of the law | 4.43 |
| Sees the facts of a case clearly | 4.47 |
| On time for court | 4.50 |
| Listens to arguments and testimony | 4.48 |
| Runs the courtroom well | 4.50 |
| Temperament and manner | 4.50 |
| Clear, well-written decisions | 4.44 |
| Rules promptly | 4.40 |
| Uses technology to improve the courts | 4.45 |
| Avoids needless personal criticism | 4.63 |
| Decides on the law and facts, not outside pressure | 4.59 |
| Courteous and patient | 4.57 |
| Treats people equally | 4.65 |
| Fair to people without a lawyer | 4.58 |
| Said to keep the judge | 93% |
| Lawyers responding | 163 |
Source: Iowa State Bar Association Judicial Performance Review: 2022 (page 35).
Appeals from this judge’s cases
1 appeal on record; 1 reversed or vacated at least in part.4
- Enterprise Products Operating, LLC v. Iowa Utilities CommissionAI summary A pipeline company challenged a $1.8 million fine imposed by the Iowa Utilities Commission for permit violations. The company argued that the fine was too high and that the violations should not have been counted as multiple separate offenses. The court revers…