Patricia Lynn Steele - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at The Steele Law Firm
Family Law Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
950 Pacific Ave Ste 900 Tacoma, WA 98402
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Tacoma Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Patricia Lynn Steele graduated with her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2014. Before that, she spent 10 years working as a family law paralegal. During law school, Ms. Steele worked as a Rule 9, a licensed legal intern who practices law under the supervision of an attorney with at least three years of active legal experience. As a Rule 9, she handled contested cases and gained experience in complex custody trials, even sitting as second chair. Additionally, she had the opportunity to gain criminal law experience with a previous firm.
In 2015, attorney Patricia Lynn Steele obtained her full license and started practicing family law. Her extensive client base attests to her exceptional reputation, and for good reason. She firmly believes that clients are not mere "cases," but individuals with intricate lives. Patti skillfully combines persuasive advocacy, proficient guidance, and empathetic client support to achieve optimal outcomes and deliver a favorable and tailored experience.
Patricia Lynn Steele is a distinguished member of several esteemed associations, including the Washington State Bar Association, The Federalist Society and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
Patricia Lynn Steele hails from Washington State and has a deep-rooted connection to her birthplace. She derives immense pleasure from indulging in activities like immersing herself in Notre Dame football, nurturing her garden, embarking on exciting journeys, and relishing weekends by the beach with her beloved family, consisting of three children, a loyal canine companion, and a loving husband.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, 2021-2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Patricia Lynn Steele
Included on the 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2014
J.D.
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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Central Washington University,
Ellensburg,
Washington
B.A.
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Central Washington University,
Ellensburg,
Washington
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Helland Law Group, Associate Attorney, 2017 - 2023
- Benjamin & Healy, Associate Attorney, 2015 - 2017
Languages
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English (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Federalist Society (Member)
- Washington State Bar Association (Member)
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association (Member)
Contact
950 Pacific Ave
Ste 900
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-697-0421
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.steelelawtacoma.com
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