About Attorney Stephanie Steele

Stephanie L. Steele is a professional estate planning attorney in Marietta, GA, with a long-standing commitment to helping families protect what matters most. With nearly two decades of experience in estate planning and probate law, Stephanie has built a reputation for compassionate, knowledgeable, and community-centered legal service.

Since beginning her legal career in Marietta in 2006, Stephanie has dedicated her practice to guiding individuals and families through complex and emotional legal matters. As the founder of Steele Law Firm, she focuses on personalized estate planning that reflects each client’s unique values, goals, and legacy. Whether creating wills and trusts, administering estates, or providing legal support during probate, she brings a calm, clear, and steady presence to every situation.

Stephanie’s legal career is rooted in service. She has significant experience as a Guardian ad Litem in both Superior and Probate Courts in Cobb County, where she advocates for the best interests of vulnerable individuals and families. In addition to her private practice, Stephanie has handled a wide range of matters including guardianship and conservatorship, contested estate litigation, fiduciary disputes, and appellate work. Her courtroom experience and strong negotiation skills make her a trusted advocate, especially when stakes are high and emotions are heavy.

Stephanie’s commitment to the legal profession and the Marietta community is reflected in her extensive leadership and volunteer service. She is a long-time member of the Cobb County Bar Association, having served as President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and currently a Board of Trustees Member. She’s chaired numerous committees, including Law Week and Community Service Fund efforts, and actively participates in the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee.

Beyond the courtroom and the conference table, Stephanie believes in giving back. She’s volunteered for more than a decade with Sleighbells on the Square, a charity 5K supporting children in need, and has supported local efforts with Marietta Tree Keepers, Aloha to Aging, and the American Heart Association. She is a proud graduate of Leadership Cobb (Class of 2017) and has continued her involvement through committee work aimed at supporting nonprofits and community outreach.

Stephanie is also recognized for her excellence in the legal field. She has been named a SuperLawyers Rising Star by Atlanta Magazine for eight consecutive years and earned full SuperLawyers recognition in 2020. In 2019, she received the prestigious Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, honoring her meaningful impact both inside and outside the legal profession.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has led continuing legal education seminars, served as a panelist and presenter on issues ranging from guardianship law to nuptial agreements, and remained active in statewide professional associations, including the Georgia Bar’s Fiduciary Law and Family Law Sections.

What sets Stephanie apart as a professional estate planning attorney in Marietta, GA, is her dedication to building long-term relationships with clients. She sees each legal plan not as a transaction, but as a personal collaboration to safeguard a client’s values, assets, and peace of mind. Her clients appreciate her warmth, her attention to detail, and her ability to make even the most complex legal processes feel manageable and approachable.

When she asks, “What can we build together?”—she means it. Stephanie is not only a legal advisor; she’s a trusted guide and a deeply invested member of the Marietta community.