BARRON COUNTY — Assistant District Attorney John O'Boyle will retire on May 2, 2025, after nearly a decade of service in Barron County and a distinguished career in prosecution spanning over 30 years, according to a press release from the Barron County District Attorney’s Office.
PRESS RELEASE
Assistant District Attorney John O'Boyle will be retiring on May 2, 2025. Mr. O'Boyle joined the Barron County District Attorney's office in January 2016. Prior to joining the Barron County District Attorney's office, Mr. O'Boyle was the elected district attorney in Pierce County for 20 years. Mr. O'Boyle is a graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law.
In the almost 9 ½ years that Mr. O'Boyle has worked as an assistant district attorney in Barron County, he has prosecuted felony level cases ranging from possession of controlled substances to first degree intentional homicide. "Mr. O'Boyle has distinguished himself time and time again as being an exceptional trial attorney and advocate for the pursuit of justice."
"I am very grateful to have worked with Mr. O'Boyle since becoming Barron County District Attorney in 2018. Mr. O'Boyle's experience, which he has shared with other prosecutors, and, above all, his character, will be lasting influences in the District Attorney's office and Barron County."
Related: Experienced Attorney Dustin Rockow Joins Barron County DA’s Office
Mr. O'Boyle's position will be filled with the hiring of Holly Rockow. Ms. Rockow graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2017. Ms. Rockow is an experienced prosecutor. She will be leaving the Burnett County District Attorney's office to join the Barron County District Attorney's office. Ms. Rockow's start date will be May 5, 2025.
-- Per Brian H. Wright, Barron County District Attorney
Last Update: Apr 08, 2025 10:13 am CDT
