Jefferson Co. Prosecutor Hires New Chief Deputy

In her new role, Campbell will handle major felony cases and crimes against persons or property in Circuit Court.

Melissa Campbell. Photo Provided

(Madison, Ind.) – On Monday, January 4 the Jefferson County Prosecutor David Sutter announced he has hired a new Melissa Campbell as the new Chief Deputy Prosecutor.

Campbell is a southern Indiana native and veteran prosecutor and has been selected by Prosecutor Sutter to help lead the office and was sworn in on Monday.

“Melissa adds a powerful level of experience and trial skill to our office.  With her on board, we will be able to continue the high level of commitment to crime victims and community safety that the people of Jefferson County expect and deserve," said Jefferson County Prosecutor, David Sutter.

In her new role, Campbell will handle major felony cases and crimes against persons or property in Circuit Court. For the past 20 years, she has focused on criminal law and 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.

Regarding her appointment as Chief Deputy, Campbell said, "It is an honor to serve the people of Jefferson County in this role. I will work hard every day to uphold the excellent reputation of the Prosecutor's Office established by Mr. Sutter over the last few years."

Campbell received her bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Indiana University Southeast and her Juris Doctor from Drake Law School.