About Stephen

Stephen P. Griebel is a attorney based in Churubusco, Indiana, with over 35 years of experience in the legal field. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan in 1987 and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Indiana University in 1982. Admitted to the Indiana State Bar on September 25, 1995, he holds the attorney number 18504-02 and is in good standing.

In 2007, Stephen became a partner and owner at Griebel Law Office LLC, located at PO Box 203, Churubusco, Indiana 46723. The firm specializes in government and administrative law, serving clients across Whitley County. Prior to this, he served as an associate attorney in 2002 and began his legal career as a lawyer in 1998. Stephen is licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois.

He is also a registered Domestic Relations Mediator in Indiana, reflecting his commitment to alternative dispute resolution methods. Active in professional organizations, Stephen is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Allen County Bar Association, participating in various sections of each. He also serves as a director and secretary of the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating his dedication to the local community. In March 2025, Stephen will transition to a role as a Staff Attorney with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) in LaGrange, Indiana.

Stephen's experience and active community involvement underscore his dedication to both his clients and the Churubusco area. {

Education

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

J.D.

1987

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A. | History

1982

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Partner/Owner

Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
2007

Associate

Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
2002

Lawyer

State of Indiana - Allen County Office
1998

Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois
Indiana

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Government and Administrative Law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation

Certifications & Awards

Registered Domestic Relations Mediator

Indiana Supreme Court

Professional Associations

Indiana State Bar Association - various sections

has membership 2008 - Current

Allen County Bar Association-various sections

has membership 1998 - Current

Churubusco Chamber of Commerce

Director (Secretary 2019) 2017 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association

has membership 2008 - 2019

Churubusco Chamber of Commerce

Director 2010 - 2015