John Starbuck

John M. Starbuck joined the Cass Prosecutor’s office as the Juvenile/Title IV-D Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Starbuck earned a B.A. from IUPUI in Anthropology in 2005, an M.A. from Penn State in Anthropology in 2009, a Ph.D. from Penn State in Biological Anthropology in 2012, and a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2022. Before attending law school, Starbuck was a Post-Doctoral Researcher for two years at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in the Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, a Visiting Lecturer for one year at Indiana University Northwest in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and an Assistant Professor for four years at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Anthropology. During law school, Starbuck completed internships at Indiana Legal Services, Inc. – Medical-Legal Partnership, the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General – Licensing Enforcement. As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Starbuck will focus on juvenile delinquency and child support cases.
Said Schafer of the new additions: “We’re very excited to be adding Lisa, Jake and John to our team.  Each of them brings something unique to the office, but they all share the same enthusiasm and professionalism that we value.”