Mr. Gamble’s judicial career is a testament to fairness, diligence, and a deep commitment to justice. Over his 35 years as a trial judge, he presided over a wide variety of cases, including: 

• family law disputes
• business litigation
• personal injury claims
• medical malpractice cases
• employment law matters

As Chief Judge of Iowa’s Fifth Judicial District for 23 years, he oversaw a bustling court system, emphasizing collaboration with attorneys, litigants, and community stakeholders to improve court services and accessibility.

As a senior judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals for six years, he heard appeals in civil, family law, criminal, and juvenile cases.

Now, as a mediator trained by Northwestern University, Hon. Arthur E. Gamble (Retired) leverages his unparalleled legal expertise and hands-on courtroom experience to help parties resolve disputes through arbitration and mediation. His goal is simple yet impactful: to empower individuals and businesses to find fair and efficient resolutions outside the courtroom.

• University of Iowa College of Law, 1975-78, J.D. with distinction
• University of Iowa, 1971-75, B.A., Political Science and History
• Northwestern University School of Professional Development, Certificate of Mediation Skills, 2016.
• Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association, 2025.

• Judge in Residence Drake University Law School, 2019-2025
• NYU School of Law, Civil Jury Project, Judicial Advisor, 2017-present
• Iowa Judicial Council, 1995-2019
• Chair of the Judicial Branch Court Security Task Force, 1999
• Chair the Iowa Judgeship Formula Assessment Committee, 2007
• Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services, 1995-2019
  • Board of Directors and Executive Board
• Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 2009-2019 Vice-Chair
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• National Working Group on Sexual Offenses by Police Officers, 2010
• Iowa Judges Association, President, 1997-1998
• C. Edwin Moore American Inn of Court, President, 1996-1998
• Iowa State Bar Association:
  • Court Security Task Force, 2005
  • Judicial Administration Committee, 2000-2003
  • Co-Chair Bench Bar Conference Committee, 1994-1996
  • Co-Chair Litigation Section Rules Committee, 1993-1995
  • Uniform Court Instruction Committee, 1986-1993, 1998
  • Criminal Law Committee, 1984
• Polk County Bar Association:
  • Building For Justice Committee, 2009
  • Family Law Committee, 2005
  • Bench Bar Committee 1987 

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