Magistrate Lloyd E. Keith, Ottumwa, was appointed to serve Wapello County starting in February 1999. He received his undergraduate degree from Drake University in 1977, and his law degree from Drake University School of Law in 1980. Keith has been in private practice since 1980. He currently is with Keith Law Firm, P.C. Keith is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, the Wapello County Bar Association (past President), and the Iowa Defense Council. He is married and has four children.