Lydia J. Steele
Licensed Paralegal
About
Lydia is a Licensed Paralegal and an active member of the Oregon State Bar Association. Lydia was born and raised in Seaside, Oregon.
Education and Professional Experience
Lydia earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Portland State University. During her time at Portland State, she interned with Student Legal Services, where she gained experience assisting with family law and landlord-tenant matters.
Lydia began her legal career in 2019 and joined SKH in 2021. Since that time, she has developed extensive experience supporting high-asset divorce matters and high-conflict custody cases. She routinely drafts pleadings and declarations, manages discovery, and works directly with clients and attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
Her work includes matters involving dissolution, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and post-judgment modifications.
Lydia is also a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association.
Portland State University
Portland, OR · Criminology – 2018
Seaside High School
Seaside, OR – 2012
Interests
Outside of work, Lydia enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and discovering new restaurants, with a particular appreciation for local seafood. She enjoys visiting museums and traveling whenever she can. Lydia also has a competitive side and enjoys challenges, a trait that carries into both her personal and professional life.
"Laurel Hook and her team at SKH are amazing. After working with Laurel we were beyond pleased with the resolution of our complex, family court matter. Hands down we recommend you seek her for representation should you ever need someone. She is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, proactive, and she is the person you want to have with you for the things that matter most."
"I worked through a very difficult 2-year divorce, which resulted in trial. The managed, responsible, respectable, strategic and caring approach Joel, his team and broader firm demonstrated throughout the process, was absolutely incredible. I have never felt so confident or safe in what was a very difficult situation."
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