Document - Judicial Selection in the States

Judicial Biographies
District 8B
Michael G. Dieterich
District Associate Judge
Year of Appointment: 2000
Background and Education: A
proud farm kid, Judge Dieterich
was born in Mason City, Iowa,
one of three boys in the family.
In high school, he was student
body president and received
the Bar Association Award. He
received his bachelor’s degree,
Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta
Kappa, and Phi Eta Sigma, from
the University of Iowa in 1973.
He received his law degree from
the same institution in 1976.
Community Activities: Judge Dieterich has been involved
in his church’s council and has provided children’s
sermons.
Professional Activities: Judge Dieterich is a member of
the Des Moines County Bar Association and The Iowa State
Bar Association and presides over the Juvenile Drug Court
in Judicial District 8B.
Family and Hobbies: Judge Dieterich and his wife have
two sons. Judge Dieterich enjoys traveling, visiting the
elderly, reading, and sports.
Career: From 1972 to 2000, Judge Dieterich was in the
private practice of law in Burlington, Iowa, working in
family law and trial work.
Mark Kruse
District Associate Judge
Year of Appointment: 1997
Background and Education:
Born in Little Rock, Iowa, Judge
Kruse attended Morningside
College, where he received
his bachelor’s degree in 1980.
He attended law school at
the University of Iowa and
graduated in 1983.
Professional Activities: Judge Kruse is a member of
The Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Judges
Association.
Family: Judge Kruse is married and has one child.
Career: Judge Kruse served
as Appanoose County Attorney
and assistant Wapello County
attorney. He also worked with
Child Support Recovery from 1984 to 1987.
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