Van Kleef & Vaughn, P.A.

02/02/2026

The team at Van Kleef & Vaughn is excited to welcome and announce the addition of Steve G. Higgins.
Steven G. Higgins is an Arkansas criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation attorney admitted to practice in 2011. He earned his Juris Doctor from Western New England School of Law and later completed a Master of Science degree at Arkansas Tech University. Steven has practiced law in the River Valley area for over a decade, handling high-stakes criminal cases where careful strategy and extensive courtroom experience matter most.
Steven spent ten years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District, where he participated in over 50 jury trials and accumulated thousands of hours of courtroom experience. In that role, he represented the State of Arkansas in felony and misdemeanor cases, litigated complex motions, prosecuted contested probation revocations, and prepared cases for trial at every stage of the process.
Today, Steven represents clients in criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation matters throughout Pope County and surrounding counties, bringing practical trial experience, careful case evaluation, and straightforward advice to each client he serves.
As a long-time Russellville resident, Steven is proud to serve clients throughout the River Valley.​​​​​

Please visit our website to learn more about Steve, and the dedicated team at Van Kleef & Vaughn. https://www.vkvlawfirm.com

10/12/2025

Thank you, Van Kleef & Vaughn for being a Platinum Glow sponsor for the St. John Catholic School Harvest Fest 2K and 5K race! We are thankful for your continued support!

07/04/2025

04/12/2024

The team at Van Kleef & Vaughn are so proud of Jennifer E. White. Ms. White who has been with Van Kleef & Vaughn for over five years as an assistant was officially sworn in by the Honorable Jerry Don Ramey in the Yell County Circuit Court in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She graduated from the William H. Bowen School of Law, attending the part-time program while working for the firm. Congratulations to our newest attorney at Van Kleef & Vaughn!

10/07/2023

Thank you, Van Kleef & Vaughn Law Office for being a PJs & Pancakes 5K sponsor! Thank you for supporting the children at St. John Catholic School! We are so grateful!
Register here for the 5K:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/PJsAndPancakes5K?fbclid=IwAR02GQJp_y3t3cCAZkPmvpFlrqlhfYqB2M8gWZVn8qXCX2Z72wd9ZxwYOwc

04/26/2023

At Van Kleef & Vaughn, we believe in providing the best customer service. Our team values this to the highest priority. To learn more about our team and mission, please visit our website at https://www.vkvlawfirm.com or contact us.

Van Kleef and Vaughn's law office provides you with straightforward legal advice to help you through any situation. Located in Russellville, Arkansas.

03/29/2023

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Van Kleef and Vaughn's law office provides you with straightforward legal advice to help you through any situation. Located in Russellville, Arkansas.

03/15/2023

We are ready help you through any situation. Our practice areas include trial attorney, family law, divorce, child custody, personal injury, probate, estate planning, and business formation.