Governor Rhoden Appoints Annie Hoffman as Second Circuit Judge
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 16, 2025
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us, 605.773.2031
Governor Rhoden Appoints Annie Hoffman as Second Circuit Judge
Gov. Larry Rhoden today announced the appointment of Annie Hoffman as a circuit judge in the Second Judicial Circuit, a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Douglas Hoffman.
“Annie is an exceptional lawyer who is concise, thoughtful and possesses deep intellect. The people of South Dakota will be well-served by her,” said Gov. Rhoden. “I am confident she will instill faith in the due process and honor justice in her courtroom.”
Annie Hoffman grew up in rural Lennox. She graduated from Luther College in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2008 with a juris doctor and an emphasis in international and comparative law.
Hoffman began her career in public service by working for the general counsel of the Secretary of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. In 2010, Hoffman moved back to South Dakota to join the law firm of Myers & Billion in Sioux Falls, where she practiced civil litigation and criminal defense. In 2012, Hoffman became an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of South Dakota, where she handled a wide range of cases, including complex financial crimes and violent crimes in Indian country.
“I am humbled and deeply honored to accept Governor Rhoden’s appointment, and I am very grateful to him,” said Annie Hoffman. “I am committed to the rule of law and will apply the law fairly and impartially. I look forward to continuing my career in public service and serving the people of South Dakota in this role.”
The Second Judicial Circuit covers Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.
You can find a photo of Annie Hoffman here.
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