Steve’s personal life reflects an attitude of humility and perseverance, traits that his clients have come to recognize is a reflection of his law practice. Steve enjoys being in a profession where he has the ability to make differences in people's lives every day. With a keen interest in conserving his clients' financial and emotional exposure, Steve subscribes to an innovative, tenacious, and always the client-first representation. He has earned the reputation amongst his peers as a tireless advocate for his clients.
Born into a family of modest means in the former Soviet Union, Steve early on developed a strong sense of community, compassion and a healthy commitment to resolve challenges. As he matured into a young adult, Steve made the decision to dedicate his life and career to helping people who need a voice to speak for them.
Steve received his law degree from Western State University College of Law and is admitted to practice in all California Superior Courts and the United States District Court, Northern District of California. Prior to attending college, Steve served in the United States Army Infantry, first serving in a mechanized unit in Berlin, Germany and later in an elite light infantry unit in Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Languages spoken
English, Russian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 11/04/2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Law Office of Steve Leydiker | 2011 - Present |
Due Diligence Analyst | The Steele Foundation | 2008 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Orange County Public Defender's Office | 2006 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Mateo County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
Alameda County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
Consumer Attorneys of California | N/A | N/A |
California DUI Lawyer's Association | N/A | N/A |
San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association | N/A | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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WordPress | Avoiding Chaos With an Estate Plan | 2013 |
WordPress | Estate Planning: Fun For The Entire Family | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State Univ COL | N/A | N/A |
California St Univ Hayward | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Town Hall Meeting | Comprehensive Estate Planning | 2012 |
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Mr. Leydiker has taken the time to answer a plethora of questions on this site and has done so with well thought out answers. I endorse this lawyer.
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leydiker is a fine lawyer with extensive experience in trial law and with wide knowledge about the local area and legal environment. He is responsive to his clients and their needs are his preeminent concern.
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I endorse Mr. Leydiker. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.
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