Justice Michael J. Streit 

  

Justice Streit, Johnston, was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2001. Born in Sheldon, Iowa, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 1972. In 1975, he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. He then practiced law in Chariton until 1983. He also served as assistant Lucas County attorney and Lucas County attorney before being appointed as a district court judge in 1983.  Justice Streit was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 1996. 

  

Justice Streit is a member of the Supreme Court Education Advisory Committee, Judges Association Education Committee, Iowa Judicial Institute, Supreme Court Judicial Technology Committee, and Bencher, Blackstone Inn of Court. He is married and has one son.  

  

His current term expires December 31, 2010.