Upholding Justice at the Highest Level
The Iowa Supreme Court is the highest court in the Iowa state court system and serves as the court of last resort for questions of Iowa law. Through its opinions and orders, the court provides statewide guidance and ensures consistent interpretation of law across Iowa.
The court is made up of seven justices, including a chief justice. All appeals are filed with the Iowa Supreme Court, which may keep a case for decision or transfer it to the Iowa Court of Appeals, depending on the issue and legal significance involved.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
📍 Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 348-4700
Official Website:
🔗 iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court
Jurisdiction & Responsibilities
The Iowa Supreme Court has jurisdiction and responsibilities over:
• Final appellate authority in Iowa, with opinions binding on all other Iowa state courts
• Screening appeals and deciding whether to retain cases or transfer them to the Iowa Court of Appeals
• Attorney licensing and discipline, including admitting persons to practice law and supervising attorney conduct
• Promulgating statewide rules of procedure and practice used throughout Iowa courts
• Supervisory and administrative control over the Iowa Judicial Branch, including judicial officers and court employees
Location Coordinates
Iowa Supreme Court Building:
📌 Latitude: 41.5911° N
📌 Longitude: 93.6050° W
Hours of Operation
⏰ Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For court rules, filings, opinions, and general procedures, visit the Iowa Judicial Branch official website.For additional appellate court resources and related guides, visit Brownstone Law.
