Huitink retires from Iowa appeals court

Judge Terry Huitink

Iowa Court of Appeals Judge Terry Huitink has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2008.

Huitink was appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1994. Prior to joining the court, Huitink served as a district court judge from 1988 to 1994. He also served as a part-time juvenile court referee from 1981 to 1987.

Huitink is a graduate of the University of Iowa, earning his bachelor of arts degree in 1974 and Drake University Law School in 1976.

He practiced law in Ireton and Sioux Center until his appointment to the trial bench in 1988.

Huitink is a member of the Iowa Judges Association, Iowa Bar Association, and Sioux County Bar Association.

He has served on numerous committees, including the Iowa Supreme Court's appellate restructuring and case processing committees, the judges association's board of directors, and legislative policy, judicial administration, and family law committees.

Huitink has also served on the Iowa Bar Association's bench bar committee, judicial administration committee, criminal law section, and, along with Iowa Bar leadership, initiated organization of the appellate practice committee.

Huitink resides with his family in Ireton.

The Sioux County Bar Association has announced a public reception to celebrate Huitink's retirement.

It will be held in the main courtroom at the Sioux County Courthouse, from 2-4 p.m. January 8, 2009 in Orange City.

A short program will be conducted beginning at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.