Our Attorneys

Meet the Skilled Attorneys of Wiesneth Law Offices

James Wiesneth

James Wiesneth, originally from Eminence, Indiana, is a graduate of Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. In addition, he has two minors in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana State. James studied law and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 2003. Admitted to practice law in Indiana in 2003, James is a member of the United States District Court for Southern Indiana, United States District Court for Northern Indiana, United States District Court for Southern Illinois, and the United States District Court for Central Illinois. He is also a current member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Terre Haute Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Evansville Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).

Darin Higgs

Darin Higgs is originally from Brookville, Indiana. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 2001. He attended Indiana University where he obtained a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He studied law at The University of Toledo. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Bar. Darin’s previous work experience includes the Franklin County Circuit Court, The University of Toledo Athletic Department, The University of Toledo Legal Clinic, Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Most recently, Darin practiced with the law firm of Sacopulos Johnson & Sacopulos in Terre Haute where he primarily dealt with creditor’s rights/collections and landlord-tenant cases.

Stephanie Brinkerhoff Riley

Stephanie Brinkerhoff Riley, an Evansville, Indiana native, is a graduate of The University of Evansville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Administration. Stephanie studied law at the Indiana University School of Law where she earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1999. Stephanie's primary focus is family law, and she is one of four Certified Family Law Specialists in the Evansville area. She is also a collaboratively trained professional and registered Civil and Domestic Relations Mediator. From July 2009 to July 2010, Stephanie served as the family law section chair for the Evansville Bar Association. In addition to working and raising a family, Stephanie is committed to the community. She is a member of the Evansville City Council, and serves as the Councilperson for the Third Ward. She serves as a Precinct Committeeperson for the Democrat Party. She is Vice President of the Vanderburgh County Democrat Club and served as President the last three years. Stephanie also serves on the YWCA Board, and is active in several Third Ward organizations such as the Jacobsville Area Community Corporation and the Dream Center. Stephanie is licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana as well in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Before joining Wiesneth Law Office, P.C., Stephanie practiced law for five years at Gerling Law as well as operating her own practice, Brinkerhoff Riley, LLC.