Riley Stheiner attended Grand Valley State University for her undergraduate studies, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies & Criminal Justice. Riley then attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School to obtain her Juris Doctor. While attending, Riley was a member of multiple student organizations including the Student Bar Association, the Organization of Women Law Students, Moot Court, and Law Review. She also served as a teaching assistant and a research assistant.

Riley graduated in 2022 receiving various awards for some of her biggest achievements, including a Distinguished Student Award, a Leadership Achievement Award, and multiple awards as a member of the Student Bar Association.

Upon completing law school, Riley worked in the 30th Circuit Court in Lansing, working under Judge Cole as a law clerk and court officer. She worked in the family division and always enjoyed seeing the adoption hearings while working in the court. Riley joins Fausone & Grysko, PLC, focusing on criminal law serving at the 18th District Court in Westland. In her free time, Riley enjoys spending time with her family and her cat, she also loves hiking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors.