Judge Christopher C. Polking: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Christopher C. Polking is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Iowa. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 28, 2019, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Steven J. Oeth.

The 2nd Judicial District encompasses Boone, Bremer, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Marshall, Mitchell, Pocahontas, Sac, Story, Webster, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright counties.

Polking earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Tufts University in 1994. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School in 2001. He is licensed to practice in Iowa (2001).

After graduating from law school, Polking entered into private practice at the Polking Law Office in Carroll. He worked in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, supplementing his practice with service as a magistrate for the 2nd Judicial District Court in Carroll County.

His memberships have included the Iowa Judges Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and the Carroll County Bar Association.