Madison, IN – On Monday, January 4, 2021, Jefferson County Prosecutor David Sutter announced he has hired a new Chief Deputy Prosecutor. Southern Indiana native and veteran prosecutor, Melissa Campbell, has been selected to help lead the office and was sworn in on Monday.
In her new role, Campbell will handle major felony cases and crimes against persons or property in Circuit Court. Ms. Campbell’s experience has concentrated in criminal law for the past 20 years. She has tried hundreds of bench trials and over fifty jury trials, including every level of felony.
Campbell comes to this new role with a vast amount of experience working with prosecutors. She served for eight years at the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office and two years at the Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office as the lead felony deputy. She has also served as a public defender and previously worked with a private firm.
