Her peers know Stephanie as a proactive divorce lawyer who is always ready to take action on her client’s behalf. She understands the emotional impact that prolonged litigation can have on families, and she fights to achieve efficient resolutions.
Stephanie Ojeda brings a unique blend of compassionate advocacy and fierce litigation skills to her role as a divorce attorney in Philadelphia. She has guided hundreds of clients through some of the toughest moments in their lives, helping them navigate complex family law matters with a steady hand. “My goal is always to make sure my clients feel supported and safe,” Stephanie shares. “When they are empowered to make informed decisions, we can work together toward a brighter, more stable future.”
Stephanie’s approach is rooted in her ability to build a strong rapport with her clients. Her honest and direct communication style allows clients to open up and feel understood, making the legal process easier to manage. She is particularly passionate about giving a voice to those who feel voiceless, especially clients who have been psychologically beaten down by abusive partners. Stephanie doesn’t just provide legal representation; she helps her clients rediscover their self-confidence and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
One of Stephanie’s most rewarding cases involved representing a client in a Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearing. In this case, one partner was clearly abusing the legal system to the detriment of her ex and their children. Stephanie’s fierce advocacy helped to expose this misuse of the system, ultimately aiming to bring peace and justice to her client and protect the children involved. “It’s moments like these,” Stephanie says, “when I know my work is making a real difference — not just legally, but in the lives of the families I serve.”
By focusing on protecting her clients’ rights and interests, Stephanie offers a sense of balance and stability during tumultuous times. She is proud to have helped individuals who have faced significant power differentials in their relationships, guiding them toward a happier and more secure future.
Before joining Petrelli Previtera, Stephanie worked as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, where she prepared and conducted more than 40 bench trials that focused on family law, child sexual assault, and protection order violations for cases of abuse. She also sat first chair in felony trials in the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit. Her passion for family law began as a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate with Congreso de Latinos Unidos, where she assisted with client intakes, motions, and document translation for Philadelphia Courts.
Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor and Certificate of Trial Advocacy from Philadelphia’s Temple University Beasley School of Law. During her time at Temple University Beasley School of Law, she was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus, the secretary for the Latin American Law Student Association, the bilingual student advocate in the School Discipline Advocacy Series, and the class assistant to the Honorable Mia Perez in Integrated Trial Advocacy.
Stephanie is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she lives in Philadelphia with her spouse and two pit bulls. When she is not advocating for her clients, she spends her time gardening, cooking, restoring old furniture, and traveling.
