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Laura Van Buskirk

Director,
Department of Child Support Services,
Placer County Child Support Services

Contact Details

Placer County Child Support Services
1000 Sunset Blvd Ste 200
Rocklin, CA
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Bio

I am a Kansas native living in the Golden State. In May of 2020, I had the honor of being appointed Director of the Placer County Department of Child Support Services.

Before moving to California, from 2014 through April of 2020, I served as the Project Manager for five judicial districts operated by YoungWilliams in the State of Wyoming. Before moving to Wyoming, I worked for YoungWilliams as a child support attorney in their Olathe, Kansas office for one year. I joined YoungWilliams in 2013 after working for nine years as a child support attorney for the State of Kansas. 

I am a proud class of 2016 NCSEA U graduate, co-chair of the NCSEA Connects Subcommittee, and co-facilitator of the NCSEA Connects Training group. 

I graduated from the University of Kansas in 1998 with highest distinction and with departmental honors in both my undergraduate majors. I attended the University of Kansas Law School where I was a Rice Scholar, and I graduated in 2001. I am licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, and Wyoming. 

In my free time, I am a total science nerd and literature geek. I love to read, cook, shop, and spend time with my husband, Jason. I have one well-loved and spoiled, almost 18-year old cat, Witty, upon whom I have doted since she claimed me as her human (and servant) when she was two years old.

Education

University of Kansas School of Law
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
J.D., 2001
Law
1998 To 2001

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
B.A., 1998
English & Women's Studies
1994 To 1998

Job History

Placer County Dept of Child Support Services
Director
Rocklin, CA, United States
May 2020 - present

YoungWilliams
Project Manager - Child Support Services of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY, United States
November 2014 - April 2020

YoungWilliams
Attorney - Child Support Services of Kansas
Olathe, KS, United States
September 2013 - October 2014

State of Kansas Department for Children and Families
Staff Attorney
Kansas City & Leavenworth, KS, United States
December 2004 - September 2013