Mr. Sutton grew up in Flandreau, South Dakota and attended Augustana College, where he received a Bachelor of the Arts in History, with a minor in Business Administration. Mr. Sutton received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota, graduating with honors.

 

Following law school, Mr. Sutton moved out West River, where he served as a clerk for the judges of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, primarily in Pennington County, and worked for several years as an attorney at the firm of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore. Mr. Sutton joined the Pennington County Public Defender's Office in September of 2020 and is currently assigned to handle misdemeanor files.

 

Outside of his practice, Mr. Sutton is an avid sports fan, particularly when it comes to Notre Dame football or Minnesota Twins baseball. Mr. Sutton enjoys playing golf in his down time, and loves exploring the beautiful Black Hills through hiking or hitting the lake with friends