Robert D. Tiefenthaler at a glance
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Robert D. Tiefenthaler
Biography
Professional career
- District 3B Judge of Iowa’s 3rd Judicial District Court, appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds on July 6, 2022
Education
- B.S in Political Science & Criminal Justice — University of South Dakota — 1991
Additional information
- After law school, Tiefenthaler worked in Sioux City with a local firm (1994–1999), then opened Tiefenthaler Law Office, P.C. as a solo practitioner.
- Joined fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon.
- His practice included civil torts, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, juvenile law, and family law
- 3rd Judicial District Court of Iowa, Department – District 3B, which covers 16 counties including Sioux, Woodbury, Osceola, Lyon, and others.
- Recognized by the University of South Dakota for his legal service and leadership
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Iowa prohibits broadcasting, recording, photographing, texting, blogging, or tweeting real-time courtroom coverage unless the presiding judicial officer permits it in advance.
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Presiding Judge Discretion
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.
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Electronic Devices For Media
Statewide
Iowa Chapter 25 requires approval before using electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video in a courtroom.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, official September 30, 2026 collection
Iowa Judicial District 3 District Court
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.
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Iowa Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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