Philip N. Hogen Explained

Philip N. Hogen
Office:34th United States Attorney for the
District of South Dakota
Term Start:1981
Term End:1991
President:Ronald Reagan
Successor:Kevin Schieffer
Party:Republican
Spouse:Maryland Hogen
Profession:Attorney
Residence:Black Hills, South Dakota
St. Paul, Minnesota
Children:Vanya Hogen and Herbert Hogen

Philip N. Hogen is an American attorney who was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to become the United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. He served as U.S. Attorney from 1981 to 1991, the longest serving U.S. Attorney in South Dakota's history. He is an Oglala.

Early life and education

Hogen graduated from Augustana College in 1967 and the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1970.

Career

He was nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, to be the United States Attorney. He returned to private practice[1] and today maintains offices in the Black Hills, South Dakota and St. Paul, Minnesota in 1991. He specializes in American Indian law. He has served as the Commissioner of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Janklow questions choice of Schieffer. 19 October 1991 . Argus Leader.