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Matthew McDermott

Justice
Iowa

Matthew McDermott is a judge of the Iowa Supreme Court. He assumed office on April 3, 2020. His current term ends on December 31, 2030. McDermott first became a member of the court by appointment. He was appointed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on April 3, 2020, to succeed Justice David Wiggins. As of September 2022, McDermott was one of seven judges on the court appointed by a Republican governor.

Background

Profession
Attorney
Education
  • The University of Iowa, 2000
  • University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2003

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Appointed By
Kim Reynolds

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