James Wheeler

Full Name

James Wheeler

Portrayed by

Brian d’Arcy James

First Appearance

"Pilot"

Last Appearance

"Pilot"

Status

Alive

Occupation

Assistant District Attorney

Residence

New York, NY, USA

Family

Henry Wheeler - Son
Ex-wife
Diane Hansen - Ex-girlfriend

James Wheeler is an Assistant District Attorney, and Diane Hansen's ex-boyfriend and co-counsellor.

BiographyEdit

James Wheeler worked with Diane Hansen as an Assistant District Attorney. Follow his divorce from his wife and his son's mother, Wheeler dated Hansen, though the two broke up. ("Pilot")

After the framing of Lawrence Pope by Diane Hansen's ring, Wheeler started to suspect Hansen's involvement in the crime. He attempted to meet with her privately, and even broke into her office to print details regarding Pope's younger brother, Michael Pope, who was the only witness to the crime his brother was framed for. ("Pilot")

Following Lawrence Pope's murder, Hansen tasked Stills and his men to murder Wheeler. Bringing along an ex-con Wheeler put away to frame for the murder, Stills was notified that Wheeler's son was with him. John Reese, who at first believed Hansen was in danger yet later learned of Wheeler's upcoming attack, intervened and held one of Stills' men hostage. Wheeler and his son left the building with no knowledge of their intended murder. ("Pilot")

In court the next day, Reese planted a recording of Hansen ordering Stills to "take care of Wheeler," with the entire court, including Wheeler, learning of her true nature. ("Pilot")