Judge Heidi Hovis

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on February 10, 2026. Current term expires January 2029.

Education:

J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law

B.A., Winona State University, Social Work

Employment:

Assistant Public Defender, Seventh Judicial District

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency

Staff Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Staff Attorney, White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Enforcement Officer, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Program at North Hennepin Community College

Professional Memberships:

Stearns-Benton Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Professional and Community Activities:

Board member, Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity

Advisory board member, The Wirth Center for the Performing Arts

Former board member, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Central Chapter

Former member, Stearns County Treatment Court

Former volunteer conciliation court referee, Wright County