John Starbuck

John Starbuck is the founder and owner of Starbuck Law Firm LLC in Lafayette, Indiana. He represents individuals and families navigating challenging legal matters, drawing on his experience in prosecution, public defense and civil litigation. His background in multiple areas of law provides him with a broad perspective on the legal issues that affect individuals, parents and children.

Mr. Starbuck focuses his practice on family law, divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, personal injury and motor vehicle accidents. He is committed to helping clients understand their legal options and navigate complex proceedings with a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Through his work, he strives to provide practical guidance tailored to each client's circumstances and objectives.

Before establishing his firm, Mr. Starbuck served as a prosecutor, handling child support matters, juvenile delinquency cases and various felony proceedings. This experience allowed him to develop a detailed understanding of criminal proceedings and the responsibilities involved in representing the interests of the public. He later worked as a public defender, representing parents in cases involving children in need of services (CHINS), termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings and appeals. His work in these roles gave him valuable insight into the challenges families face when navigating the legal system.

Mr. Starbuck's academic background spans anthropology and law. He earned his bachelor's degree in anthropology from Indiana University before pursuing graduate studies at The Pennsylvania State University, where he received a master's degree and a Ph.D. in anthropology.

Mr. Starbuck subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, combining his interdisciplinary education with professional legal training. Admitted to practice law in Indiana in 2022, he maintains professional affiliations with the Tippecanoe County Bar Association, the Cass County Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association.