--- title: "Mark Fisher | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/mark-fisher-district-court-judge-iowa-judicial-district-6-district-court-ia" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Mark Fisher Iowa Judicial District 6 District Court ยท District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Iowa Judicial District 6 District Court - State: Iowa - Role: District Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording photography streaming Scope: statewide Iowa prohibits broadcasting, recording, photographing, texting, blogging, or tweeting real-time courtroom coverage unless the presiding judicial officer permits it in advance. Evidence excerpt: prohibited unless the presiding judicial officer expressly permits coverage in advance [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### presiding judge discretion Scope: statewide Iowa's expanded news media coverage framework requires approval, but the judge should allow coverage unless it would materially interfere with protected interests or the proceeding. Evidence excerpt: The judge shall allow expanded news media coverage unless the judge concludes [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic devices for media Scope: statewide Iowa Chapter 25 requires approval before using electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video in a courtroom. Evidence excerpt: Electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video may not be used [Chapter 25 Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/25_2_44097B6A827DC.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-6/judges-and-magistrates) - [Official roster](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-6/judges-and-magistrates) - [Iowa Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-6/judges-and-magistrates) - [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) - [Chapter 25 Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/25_2_44097B6A827DC.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/mark-fisher-district-court-judge-iowa-judicial-district-6-district-court-ia", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/mark-fisher-district-court-judge-iowa-judicial-district-6-district-court-ia", "name": "Mark Fisher | KnowJudges", "description": "Mark Fisher, Iowa Judicial District 6 District Court. 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Fisher joined the 6th Judicial District Court of Iowa by Governor Kim Reynolds on February 21, 2024, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Sean McPartland - Associate of Science in Business Administration โ€” Des Moines Area Community College 2002 ### Education - Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies โ€” Arizona State University 2004, graduating summa cum laude ### Additional information - Prior to his appointment, Fisher held the role of a Linn County Magistrate from December 2018 until 2024 Iowa Judicial Branch - He then completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Iowa College of Law in 2007, graduating with high distinction After law school, Fisher practiced law in private firms, including Nidey, Erdahl, Fisher, Pilkington & Meier and later Howes Law Firm P.C., where he held a position as both an associate and partner - His legal career was complemented by his service as a magistrate, providing him experience in judicial proceedings before his district court appointment ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, official September 30, 2026 collection](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0095feb1b1da55bd07a559b3) โ€” Civil proceedings in Iowa District Courts; specialized proceedings and statutory exceptions remain applicable. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CourtRulesChapter/09-30-2026.1.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.