About Justin McKinzie

Professional Background

• Legal Practice: Admitted to the Indiana bar on October 24, 2025. His practice is based in Marion, Indiana, and he is a proud member of the Grant County Public Defender family.

• Business Experience: Before practicing law, Justin spent nine years (2016–2025) as the Vice President of Sales at Preferred Global in Noblesville, Indiana. In this position he negotiated multi-million dollar contracts involving national brands and corporations.

• Public Service & Politics: His early career included roles for the United States Congress as a Constituent Liaison & District Scheduler for the office of U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman and a Campaign Manager for Indiana State Senate races.

Education & Honors

Juris Doctor (J.D.): Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Indiana Institute of Technology Law School in 2016, where he also served as a Research Assistant to the Dean.

Undergraduate: Earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, NJ.

Community & Media

Justin previously hosted a live call-in radio talk show on WLYV 1450 AM in Fort Wayne. Additionally, he paid his way through law school by DJ’ing for hundreds of weddings, high school reunions, and corporate events. It has been rumored that Justin may occasionally still grace the stage in theatrical performances, improv, and stand-up comedy.

In his free time, Justin enjoys taking his dog (Rosie) to pet friendly restaurants, participating in 5k’s, and hanging out with his daughter (when she’s not sick of the dad jokes).