Judge Rocky A. Coss - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Rocky A. Coss is a judge for the General Division of the Highland County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Ted Strickland on August 25, 2008.

Over the course of his judicial career, Coss helped establish the New Way to Recovery Drug Court Docket, a specialized docket certified by the Ohio Supreme Court. He also sat as Chair of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Improving Court Operations Using Remote Technology Task Force as well as a member of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct.

Coss earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the Ohio State University in 1969. He then completed a J.D. at the Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law in 1975.

After graduating from law school, Coss entered into private practice, handling civil litigation, corporate, personal injury, domestic relations, real estate, and probate matters until his appointment to the bench. During this time, he supplemented his practice with service as prosecuting attorney for the Highland County Prosecutor’s Office (1977 to 2001) and assistant prosecuting attorney for the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office (2001 to 2008).

His memberships have included the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association (president) and the Board of Trustees of the National District Attorneys Association. He has also been involved with the Hillsboro Rotary Club, the Hillsboro Elks Club, and the Highland County Society for Children and Adults.

Cross and his wife, Gayle, reside on an 84-acre farm in Union Township, which they share with their five horses, two dogs, and four cats.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC vs. COOK, CHRISTIAN RAC

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

STADTMILLER, EMILY et al vs. BROWN, ADAM et al RAC

On April 22, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024

MCNEAL, ROSEANNA and MCNEAL, BRENT A RAC

On April 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

NEWMAN, RITA NEWMAN, RICHARD D

On April 19, 2024 a divorce /domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 20, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. TALBOTT, TYLER M. RAC

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Apr 19, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. FROST, MARY J. RAC

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Apr 19, 2024

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC. vs. WURTZLER, RICHARD A. RAC

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Apr 19, 2024

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. PITCHER, LANCE et al RAC

On April 18, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 18, 2024

BOGGS, REBECCA N BOGGS, ADAM D

On April 18, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. FELTS, DAWN RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. CROUCH, NATHAN P. RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. BUTLER, JUSTIN RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

HOMELAND CREDIT UNION vs. INGLES, MATTHEW M. RAC

On April 17, 2024 a certificate of judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 18, 2024

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. vs. HOWARD, LUNDY RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

VILLAGE OF GREENFIELD, OHIO vs. WHEATON, WILLIAM T RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

HIGHLAND COUNTY CSEA et al COMBS, JESSE

On April 17, 2024 a divorce /domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

VILLAGE OF GREENFIELD, OHIO vs. HARVEY, JEREMY M. RAC

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Apr 18, 2024

WEBB III, WILLIAM D and WEBB, BROOKE RAC

On April 17, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC vs. WURTZLER, RICHARD A. RAC

On April 16, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

CAPITAL ONE N A vs. MEDDOCK, TRUDY L RAC

On April 15, 2024 a certificate of judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Highland County. Judge COSS, ROCKY A presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

MARTIN, KEVIN et al vs. MILLER, TYLER RAC

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Apr 15, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. RENO, DUSTIN RAC

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Apr 16, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. MAYNARD, LINDA L RAC

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Apr 16, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. TREFZ, ERIC M RAC

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About

Rocky A. Coss
Current Appointment Highland County Court of Common Pleas	Highland County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020	November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020
Education B.A., The Ohio State University - 1969 J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1975	B.A., The Ohio State University - 1969 J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1975

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Highland County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (937) 393-2422
Fax:	+1 (937) 393-2989

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Highland County, Ohio
Prosecuting Attorney	Highland County Prosecutor's Office	Highland County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Adams County Prosecutor's Office	Adams County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Highland County, Ohio