Document - Judicial Selection in the States

Judicial Biographies
District 2A
Rustin Davenport
District Judge
Year of Appointment: 2010
Background and Education:
Judge Davenport earned his
undergraduate degree from
Drake University in 1982 and his
law degree, with distinction,
from the University of Iowa in
1985.
Professional Activities: Judge Davenport is a member of
the Cerro Gordo County, Judicial District 2A, Iowa State,
and American Bar Associations.
Career: From 1985 to 1986,
Judge Davenport was a law
clerk for the Second Judicial
District. From 1986 to 1988, he
was a law clerk for the Honorable Judge David R. Hansen,
United States District Court Judge for the Northern
District of Iowa. From 1988 to 2010, Judge Davenport was
in the private practice of law.
James M. Drew
District Judge
Year of Appointment: 1999
Background and Education:
Judge Drew earned his
bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Arizona
State University in 1982. He
received his law degree, with
distinction, from the University
of Iowa in 1985.
Professional Activities: Judge Drew is the assistant chief
judge for the Second Judicial District. He is a member of
the Iowa Judges Association and has served on the board
of directors since 2010. He is also a member of The Iowa
State Bar Association.
Career: From 1986 to 1999,
Judge Drew was in the private
practice of law, also serving as
the Franklin County Attorney from 1988 to 1994.
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