Appointed By: Gov. Kimberly K. Reynolds
The Hon. Scott J. Beattie is a judge for the 5th Judicial District Court of Iowa in Polk County. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Kim Reynolds in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Eliza Ovrom.
The 5th Judicial District includes Adair, Adams, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Polk, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Warren, and Wayne counties.
Beattie received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Cedarville College in 1989. He then completed a J.D. at Drake University Law School in 1992.
Beattie served on active duty in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (1991 to 1998). During his civilian legal career, he worked as an assistant city attorney for the City of Des Moines (1998 to 2002) and was a partner at Peddicord Wharton, LLP (2002 to 2018).
His memberships include the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Beattie also served as a board member of the Altoona Campus, Joppa Homeless Outreach, and Bethany Christian Services.
He is a married father of three sons.
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