Caitlin Victoria Steele

Caitlin Victoria Steele

4.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

501 W Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Law Office of Caitlin Victoria Steele

501 W Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Caitlin Victoria Steele's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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1 star (3)

Posted by Marisol | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Guided Me Through My Hardest Battle with Grace and Power

As a Latina single mom who’s lived in the U.S. for over 11 years and went through a very contentious divorce, Caitlin truly got me. She helped me handle a restraining order, guided me through custody issues, and supported me through mediation with both strength and grace. She’s smart, honest, and ...steady — the kind of attorney who brings peace even in the hardest moments. She fights for you with real power and presence — a true litigator who knows when to stand firm and when to bring calm. Worth every penny. I was ultimately happy with the outcome, and I genuinely believe I owe her my peace. I absolutely recommend her.

Posted by Michelle | September 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks a lot Caitlin

Caitlin handled my case poorly. She must have needed to pay her rent or mortgage. I believe the 1 star review left by Ben. She pretended to be my friend and now I look back, she just scammed me by over charging for every syllable that come out of my mouth. It is so sad that she stumbled over her word...s so many times in front of the judge.

Posted by Ben | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anyone Else

Caitlin was the most inexperienced “professional” I have ever met. She had no idea what she was doing. I asked her for legal recommendations, and she would simply agree with whatever I suggested. I had no confidence in anything she did. I married my 26-year-old girlfriend (after almost 5 years of... being together) during Covid, so she could have full coverage health insurance, since it expires when you turn 26. We wanted to have a big wedding with our families, and that wasn’t allowed in 2020. I begged my girlfriend to continue going to her psychiatrist appointments so she could fill her medications, and she would not book an appointment. So, we got divorced after 3 months during Covid and she got a good lawyer, thanks to her wealthy father. He spent $20-30k and forced me to waste the same amount of money, when we could have annulled the marriage for next to nothing. It was less than 90 days. Either way, Caitlin was the worst lawyer, or for that matter, person.. when it came to advice, counseling, strategy, or even just simple planning for the next meeting with the opposing party. She was hopeless. It would have ended better if I represented myself. When we parted ways, I suggested to her that she should do anything else on earth, except continue practicing law for the sake of everyone. I pray every day she heeded my advice.

Posted by Steve E | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic!

Caitlin represented me throughout my divorce. She guided and provided all the right information to aid in achieving a quick process. Allowing me to help with many of the items to help keep the costs down. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing good representation. Cannot thank her enough!

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Feel better with Caitlin as part of your team.

I can not say enough positive things about Caitlin. Let me start by saying that I had hired another firm for an out of state move away request by my sons mom. I met with the head of the firm and was promised a team approach to the preparation of the case and what I received in preparation was the f...irms assistant attorney. I was not in good hands. He had no plan in place and the attorney I hired was no where to be found. This is a very stressful time in a persons life. The fear of losing a child , responding to false declarations by the other party and the financial strain is a life altering event. Compound that with inept representation and it is very unsettling. I felt helpless and scared of what was to follow. The one positive I can say regarding my representation is that when I informed them that they were no longer representing me, they referred Caitlin Steele. During my initial phone call and initial consultation with Ms. Steele, I knew I was in good hands. She immediately came up with a plan based on the facts presented to her and was hired. Caitlin is very smart, driven, knowledgeable, compassionate and fierce when she needs to be. She has a tireless approach to seeking the truth and presenting the facts. She has been around long enough to ask the right people for insight if she needs help. I dealt with her the entire way. From the initial meeting to our days in court it was a pleasure and comfort to have her by my side. Caitlin is truly amazing. I went from a feeling of doom with my past representation to a feeling of hope and eventually success. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being you!

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Caitlin Victoria Steele's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Prager

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Caitlin to be brilliant since her law schools days. Over the years I've watched her evolve into a seasoned and knowledgeable family law litigator. She can handle every aspect of the family law practice and handle it well."

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Matthew Mesnik

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Caitlin and I worked together on cases before she joined our firm. Caitlin is fiercely protective of her clients interests while being able to maintain a calm, friendly, and most importantly professional decorum. She practices with the same high ethical standards I endorse. It has been a pleasure to work against and with Caitlin."

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John Sylvester

Family lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Ms. Steele for the past two years. Her passion for family law and her commitment to the success of her client's cases is remarkable. She provides a careful balance of aggressive advocacy and constructive settlement negotiations. It's no surprise that both clients and opposing counsel hold her in very high regard."

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Brenda Lopez

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Caitlin is a very competent and compassionate family law attorney."

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Jeremy Evans

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caitlin is a dear friend and colleague. She is passionate about her clients and works hard for great results for her clients."

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David Munoz

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caitlin is a very caring and determined lawyer. She will not stop until her clients get what they deserve. I highly recommend her."

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Pejman Kharrazian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Caitlin since she was in law school. She is a bright and hard working attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

2015 Semi-Finalist for Top Attorneys - Family Law, Daily Transcript

2011

Pro Bono Honors Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2010

Cali Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assistedd Legal Instruction

2010

Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2010

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Witkin Legal Institute

2004

Arizona State Sundevil Scholarship, Arizona State University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of David C. Beavans, APC

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Steven M. Bishop

2012 - 2012

Volunteer Attorney, Domestic Violence TRO Clinic

2012 - 2012

Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc.

2011 - 2011

Summer Associate, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'meara

2010 - 2011

Certified Law Clerk, Law Offices of Jason A. Rodenbo

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Employee Rights Center

Associations

2014 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody

Move-Away

Granted

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Education

2012

Thomas Jefferson SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Arizona St Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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