Experience & Accomplishments

Ron Hocevar proudly serves as the Scott County Attorney, where he leads a team of 52 legal professionals dedicated to keeping our community safe. A Minnesota native, Ron grew up in Eveleth on the Iron Range. He and his wife, Marci, are proud parents of Isabella and Dominic.

Ron earned his bachelor’s degree and J.D. from the University of North Dakota and completed the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. After law school, Ron served as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Navy, where he handled prosecution and defense in complex court-martial cases — including the high-profile DOD-IG “Tailhook” investigation — before retiring as a Navy Reservist after 20 years of service.

Ron’s public service continued when he joined the Scott County Attorney’s Office. Over the years, he has specialized in prosecuting sex crimes, domestic assaults, and high-level felonies. Elected County Attorney in 2014, Ron has worked tirelessly to strengthen public safety, implement smart policies, and maintain an active caseload to hold offenders accountable.

Education

• J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law, 1990
• B.A., University of North Dakota, 1987
• Naval Justice School, 1991

Professional Certification

• MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Leadership

• Member, Minnesota County Attorneys Association (MCAA) Board of Directors
• Executive Committee Member, MCAA
• President, MCAA Urban Board

Career Highlights

• Scott County Attorney (2015–Present): Chief legal officer; sets policies for county government and law enforcement; maintains an active felony caseload.
• Chief Deputy, Scott County Attorney’s Office (2003–2015): Led 22 attorneys and 14 staff; prosecuted felony-level cases.
• Division Head, Scott County Attorney’s Office (1997–2003): Supervised criminal and juvenile divisions.
• Assistant County Attorney (1994–1996): Prosecuted a full range of cases.
• Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy (1991–2015): Prosecuted and defended military court-martial cases, provided legal services, and advised commands.
• Attorney, Hanson, Lulic & Krall (1996–1997): Insurance defense with a focus on fire loss cases.

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota
• North Dakota
• U.S. District Court
• U.S. Court of Military Appeals
• Supreme Court of the United States

Community Involvement

• Instructor & presenter for national and local legal trainings
• Speaker’s Bureau, Arthritis Foundation
• Youth hockey, soccer, and baseball coach
• Private pilot