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John Starbuck

John Starbuck

  • Family Law, Divorce, Personal Injury ...
  • Indiana
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Biography

Dr. John Marlow Starbuck is the founder and owner of the Starbuck Law Firm. Starbuck holds numerous degrees including a B.A. from Indiana University Indianapolis, an M.A. from Penn State, a Ph.D. from Penn State, and a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Prior to beginning his legal career as an attorney, Starbuck was a researcher at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, a lecturer at Indiana University Northwest, and a professor at the University of Central Florida.

Before starting the Starbuck Law Firm, Starbuck worked as a prosecutor and focused on child support, juvenile delinquency, and felony cases. Starbuck also worked at a large law-firm that specialized in insurance defense. These positions provided Starbuck with first-hand knowledge and experience in understanding criminal, family law, and personal injury cases. Starbuck uses the comprehension and understanding gleaned from his prior experiences to benefit his clients.

Education
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Post-Doctoral Research (2014) | Craniofacial Morphometrics
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Honors: Numerous publications.
Activities: Supervised lab personnel and conducted research.
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Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Ph.D. (2012) | Biological Anthropology
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Honors: National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Award
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Pennsylvania State University - University Park
M.A. (2009) | Anthropology
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Honors: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
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Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
B.A. (2005) | Anthropology
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Honors: Dean's List and Anthropology Academic Achievement Award.
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Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Kightlinger & Gray
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Focused on insurance defense law and personal injury law.
Deputy Prosecutor
Cass County Prosecutor's Office
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Prosecuted and worked Juvenile law, Title IV-D and child support, F6/F5 Nonsupport of Dependents, and several other higher level felony cases including an attempted murder and several drug dealing cases.
Professor
University of Central Florida
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Taught anthropology and statistics courses.
Visiting Lecturer
Indiana University - Indiana University-Northwest
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Taught Anthropology undergraduate classes.
Awards
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Award
National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
Indiana Supreme Court
ID Number: 37588-79
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Consultation is free. Most cases retainer-based.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingent fee arrangement on personal injury cases.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Payment via check, credit, or debit cards is available through StarbuckLawFirm.com
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Starbuck Law Firm, LLC
Contact & Map
Starbuck Law Firm LLC
136 N. 3rd St.
Lafayette, IN 47901
Telephone: (765) 570-5015