Judge Strausser was appointed District Associate Judge in 2005. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Towson State University and his Law Degree from Drake University Law School. He also earned his Master’s Degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Drake University. After graduating from law school, he served as an Assistant Clinton County Attorney from 1992-2005 and was first assistant from 1999-2005. Judge Strausser is married and has one son.