Steven Lee August

Steven Lee August

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Beachwood, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

3201 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite #130, Beachwood, OH

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

34 years

20%
Child Support 20%

34 years

20%
Juvenile Law 10%

34 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Steven L. August Co., LPA

3201 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite #130, Beachwood, OH, 44122-7320

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Steven Lee August's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A wonderful and caring, divorce attorney who gets the job done!

I worked with Steve on my divorce for many years. Throughout the entire time he was always on top of things and always felt like he had my best interest in mind. When things were complicated, he always seemed to figure them out in a way that made me feel incredibly comfortable with the plan, which t...hen resulted in a great outcome. His assistant Jo was a pleasure to communicate with, and she always seemed to get things done in a timely fashion. I feel very fortunate that I used Steve and his staff for my lengthy divorce and I’m very happy with the outcome. I would recommend Steve without any hesitation to anyone who is looking for a divorce lawyer.

Posted by Nancy | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The BEST!

I had post decree issues that arose and Steve was the perfect choice. Steve exudes professionalism coupled with kindness. In addition, he never wavered in his commitment to my case. He remained calm, confident and never let a detail slip by. Most importantly, he prioritized my children's needs. ...Jo is amazing and just her voice let's you know all is ok and handled. Steve is extremely intelligent yet not arrogant. In the end, Steve and Jo were the perfect strategists and I had a favorable outcome.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Enthusiastically Recommended

After consultations with several recommended attorneys, I chose Steve because of his calm demeanor, clarity and attentiveness; I know now that made a very good choice. It is with great gratitude that I write this review, enthusiastically recommending this good man as an advocate, should you have the... misfortune of needing a divorce. Steve and his kind, competent paralegal, Jo Ellen, very patiently supported and guided me through times of fear and confusion, answering my many questions as I processed through my divorce. I am eternally grateful to both of them. Steve remained calm and respectful at all times— to everyone; his respectful manner is constant and noteworthy. His steady peacefulness kept me calm and gave me confidence, knowing that he was in my corner. Steve is an intelligent strategist who is focused and dedicated to his client’s best interests; his attention to detail and evident effort in preparation are sublime and translate to a favorable outcome in court. As I watched him work on the day of my trial, it was clear that Steve loves what he does and he does it very well. I was stunned and pleasantly surprised with the outcome of my divorce--I never expected such generously positive results! Thank you, Steve, for advocating for me.

Posted by Charles | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Steve came recommended on an anonynous source on an internet forum. I'm so glad I called him. He stepped after I decided that the first attorney I hired just wasn't competent. When I hired Steve, the difference was night and day. Steve asks questions to make sure he knows what your concerns are. He e...xplains clearly and concisely what you need to know, how the system works, what the OTHER attorney is probably thinking. Long story short, he knows what he's doing. Also his assistant Jo Ellen is excellent as well. Communication happens quickly and clearly. Steve and Jo allowed me to relax and trust that things were being handled as best they could. Their excellence took a lot of the anxiety about divorce out of the equation for me. My wife's attorney was at a large firm in downtown Cleveland. So was my first attorney. Both of them were (relatively) incompetent especially when compared to Steve. Don't believe that because an attorney is part of a large firm and they have beautiful offices, that this translates into competence. It doesn't. If you want to feel confident that you're getting the best representation available, hire Steve August. He's tough, fair, supremely knowledge, affable, patient, and will always keep you informed as to exactly what's going on. If I could give him 10 stars, I would.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Advocate

I was referred to Steve by another lawyer and was well-supported throughout the difficult process of divorce. He and his paralegal Jo are honest, straightforward, extremely professional and competent. Steve is well-known and liked in the local courts so you can feel confident that he will be an exc...ellent advocate for you. The divorce process is very challenging but knowing you can trust your lawyer is essential. I highly recommend Steve without reservations.

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"I have known Steve for about 10 years and shared office space with him for about 5. He is smart, aggressive when he needs to be, dedicated to his clients, on top of matters, well respected by the courts and opposing counsel. He is a straight shooter who I would hire in a second if I needed services of a domestic relations attorney. I refer clients to him regularly and all feedback I get from them has been great."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1992 - 2018

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Steven L. August Co., L.P.A.

Associations

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Former member, Board of Trustees

Supreme Court of Ohio, Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program

Mentor

Education

1992

Ohio State University; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2025

Lake County Family Law Seminar

Proving Separate Property: a Primer in Tracing

2018

Family Law Seminar

Professionalism

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