Iowa Access to Justice Commission
On June 27, 2016, the Iowa Supreme Court, upon recommendation of The Iowa State Bar Association, established the Iowa Access to Justice Commission to find solutions that will best serve Iowans who may encounter barriers to or difficulties with fully accessing Iowa's civil justice system.
The Iowa Access to Justice Commission serves Iowans by promoting and advancing innovative strategies for ensuring equal access to justice.
To view annual reports from the Iowa Access to Justice Commission, visit our Reports page.
“To view Iowa Supreme Court archived orders appointing commissioners to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission, visit our Orders page.”
Scroll to the bottom of this page to view Iowa Supreme Court orders establishing the Commission and appointing members to the Commission.
| Iowa Access to Justice Commission Members | Term ends |
|---|---|
| Susan Barta, Sioux City | 8/31/27 |
| Paul Berchenbriter, Cedar Rapids, Vice-Chair | 8/31/26 |
| Maria Brownell, Des Moines | 8/31/28 |
| Timothy Eckley, Ex Officio, Allen Township | **** |
| Danny Davis, Des Moines | 8/31/27 |
| Kristin Esche, Johnston | 8/31/27 |
| David Faith, Judge, Indianola | 8/31/27 |
| Karin Gregor, West Des Moines | 8/31/28 |
| Stephanie Hinz, Cedar Rapids | 8/31/26 |
| Brynne Howard, Des Moines | 8/31/28 |
| Daniel Huitink, Pella | 8/31/27 |
| Erin Lane, Des Moines | 8/31/27 |
| Matthew McDermont, Justice, W. Des Moines, Chair | **** |
| Linnea Nicol, Judge, West Union | 8/31/28 |
| Quinn O’Brian, Davenport | 8/31/27 |
| Colin Pennycooke, Des Moines | 8/31/27 |
| Ericka Petersen, Iowa City | 8/31/28 |
| Suzan Pritchett, Des Moines | 8/31/28 |
| Amy Rollinger, Des Moines, Liaison | **** |
| Beth Perkins-Scheidt, Oelwein | 8/31/28 |
| Virginia Sipes, Des Moines, Liaison | **** |
| Frank Tenuta, Sioux City | 8/31/27 |
| Daniel Van Sant, Des Moines | 8/31/27 |
| Carissa Vogel, Iowa City | 8/31/28 |
| Michael Wells, Hamburg | 8/31/27 |
| Austin Westermann, Des Moines | 8/31/27 |
Order Appointing Members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (September 17, 2025)
Order Appointing Members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (July 2, 2025)
Order Appointing Members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (December 2, 2024)
Order Appointing Members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (July 3, 2024)
Order Appointing Members to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (September 20, 2023)
Order Appointing Chair of the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (September 21, 2022)
Order Establishing the Iowa Access to Justice Commission (June 27, 2016)