Judge Stephen P. Carroll: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of Iowa,

Appointed By: Gov. Terry E. Branstad

Biography

The Hon. Stephen P. Carroll (Ret.) served as a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Iowa. Carroll was appointed to the bench by former Governor Terry Branstad in 1985. He retired in 2012 and assumed senior status.


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.


Carroll earned a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College in 1968. He then completed a J.D. at Drake University Law School in 1977. He is licensed to practice in Iowa (1977).