Stephanie believes that family disputes are often not well served by the adversarial court process.  As such, Stephanie’s focus, when possible, is on resolving family matters out of court through negotiation and collaboration.  To this end, Stephanie completed a certificate in Mediation & Dispute Resolution with Herzing College in 2025.  When matters cannot be resolved through means of alternative dispute resolution, Stephanie’s experience in the adversarial process serves her clients well.​​


In addition to her work as a lawyer, Stephanie is actively involved in the community.  She is the mother of three girls and is committed to  raising the profile of women in our community and awareness of the unique issues they can face.  She was one of the original committee members to develop the Cold Lake Woman of Influence Awards in 2012 and has been actively involved with this committee since then.​  Stephanie chairs the School Community Council at her daughters' school and volunteers on various 4H committees.  From 2010 to 2026, Stephanie was a member of the board for the Lakeland Centre for FASD, an international leader in FASD diagnostics, support and education. 


Stephanie is a member in good standing with the Law Societies of both Alberta and Saskatchewan.


To book an appointment with Stephanie, please call our office at 780.594.7151 or email her assistant Mackenzie at mfedechko@tdlaw.ca or Rebekah at rjarrar@tdlaw.ca.

Stephanie Oleksyn

Born and raised in central Alberta, Stephanie obtained both her undergraduate degree in Criminology and her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta.  Stephanie started her practice in Edmonton with a well-respected criminal defence firm and moved to Cold Lake in 2010 to take over the criminal law practice at Todd & Drake. 


As a criminal lawyer, Stephanie developed a reputation as a zealous advocate with extensive trial and appellate experience in all levels of court in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. 


​Stephanie partnered with Joely Patrick in 2015 and together the two took over Todd & Drake.  Since that time, Stephanie has transitioned her practice out of the adversarial criminal realm to focus predominantly on family law.