Joshua Hjelmaas
Position
- Agricultural Law Research Specialist
Joshua is an Agricultural Law Research Specialist with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. His work focuses on researching and communicating legal issues affecting agriculture, with an emphasis on real property, taxation, environmental law, and business entities.
Prior to joining Iowa State University, Joshua served on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force. In that role, he advised military units and commanders on a broad range of legal matters, spanning criminal justice, government ethics, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, and national security law. His military service included assignments in Little Rock, AR, and Lompoc, CA, as well as a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Joshua continues to serve as a Judge Advocate in the Iowa Air National Guard, providing legal counsel for the Guard’s state and federal missions.
Joshua received a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Masters of Science in Business Analytics from the Tippie College of Business. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His interdisciplinary background in law, analytics, and public service informs his approach to agricultural law research and education.
Prior to joining Iowa State University, Joshua served on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force. In that role, he advised military units and commanders on a broad range of legal matters, spanning criminal justice, government ethics, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, and national security law. His military service included assignments in Little Rock, AR, and Lompoc, CA, as well as a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Joshua continues to serve as a Judge Advocate in the Iowa Air National Guard, providing legal counsel for the Guard’s state and federal missions.
Joshua received a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Masters of Science in Business Analytics from the Tippie College of Business. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His interdisciplinary background in law, analytics, and public service informs his approach to agricultural law research and education.
Education
- J.D., The University of Iowa
- M.S., Business Analytics, The University of Iowa
- B.B.A., Business Analytics and Information Systems, The University of Iowa