Attorney At Law

Darin Higgs is a native of Southern Indiana, where he was raised, and he is a proud graduate of Indiana University, having completed his studies there in 2005. Following this achievement, Darin furthered his education by attending the University of Toledo School of Law, where he pursued his legal degree and graduated in 2009.

Since then, Darin has consistently maintained his legal practice in the states of Indiana, starting in 2009, and in Kentucky, where he expanded his practice in 2013. In addition to holding qualifications in these states, Darin is also authorized to represent clients in the federal court system, specifically within the regions of Western Kentucky, Middle District Tennessee, Northern Indiana, and Southern Indiana. Darin began his legal career focused primarily on debt collection and landlord-tenant matters. Over time, he successfully transitioned to a broader range of practices including bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense, mainly to serve the needs of his private clients. Most recently, Darin provided criminal defense services with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

When not in the office attending to his legal responsibilities, Mr. Higgs truly enjoys spending quality time with his beloved wife and children. He spends the majority of his free time at the soccer and baseball fields, supporting his kids and engaging in their various activities. Additionally, he takes on the role of a soccer referee during his spare moments, which allows him to contribute to the local sports community while staying active himself.

Administrator/Researcher

Melissa Coronado-Higgs is a native of Miami-Dade County, and has now called the Fort Campbell area her home. Melissa received an Associates of Applied Science from both Hopkinsville Community College and Brown Mackie College Occupational Therapy Assistant program in 2006 and 2012 respectively. She takes pride in being a graduate of Belmont University in 2017, where she not only earned a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy but also achieved the prestigious honorary distinction of a lifetime membership with the Phi Theta Epsilon honor society. Currently, Melissa is diligently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands. This decision is fueled by her deep passion for general research and a strong commitment to furthering her educational journey and contributing to the field of leadership.

Melissa Coronado-Higgs is the dedicated office administrator for Higgs Law Office, where she expertly manages all office overhead matters and ensures smooth operational functionality. In addition to these responsibilities, Melissa conducts thorough research and internal auditing on all matters pertaining to case management, providing invaluable support to the legal team.