Joseph Van Amburg

Joe, a graduate of West Platte, was admitted to the Missouri bar in 2011 after attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Prior to that, he received a bachelor of science degree from Truman State University in political science. Joe previously worked for the Jackson County and Cass County Prosecutor’s Offices prosecuting a variety of cases including homicides, assaults, and robberies. Joe resides in Kansas City.

Bar Admissions

• Missouri, 2011

• United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 2011

Education

• University of Missouri School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri

  • J.D. – 2011

• Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri

  • B.S. 2008

  • Major: Political Science

Past Employment Positions

• Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, 2016-2022

• Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, 2011-2015

Other Activities

• Play-by-Play Broadcaster for Avila University football and basketball, 2019-present

• Play-by-Play Broadcaster for NorN Productions 2006-2011, 2015-present

  • Currently Play-by-Play broadcaster for Summit Christian Academy High School

  • Previously Play-by-Play broadcaster for West Platte High School

Awards

• Order of Barristers – 2011

• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Digital Media Production Contest: Call of the Year 6th place – 2019-20

Languages

• English