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Rocky Coss, of Hillsboro, has been appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland to the Highland County Court of Common Pleas.
Coss begins his term on Aug. 25 and replaces Judge Jeffrey Hoskins who was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Ohio on July 3.
“Rocky has served Highland County for more than three decades as a respected attorney and active community member,” Strickland said. “I have no doubt that he will be an excellent judge.”
To retain his seat, Coss must run in the November election.
“As a life-long resident of Highland County, I am deeply honored by this appointment and look forward to serving my community in this role,” Coss said.
Coss served as Highland County prosecuting attorney from 1977-2001 and as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Adams County since 2001. He has served in private practice in Hillsboro since 1976. He also served as a faculty instructor for criminal investigations and constitutional law at Southern State Community College.
Among his community activities, Coss serves as a member and past president of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, board member and past president of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults and a member of the Highland County Children’s Services Board.
Coss received his bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1973 and his law degree from Ohio State in 1975.