Donna Stepp was born in Ridgecrest, California and grew up in Northern Virginia where she attended Broad Run High School and graduated in 1987. Donna attended George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where she earned a B.S. in Economics. Donna then attended law school at Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. While at Campbell, Donna was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, served as secretary of the Delta Legal Fraternity, was a staff writer for the Campbell Law Observer, and was a member of Campbell’s National Trial Team. Donna graduated law school and was admitted to the bar in 1993. Following her graduation, she worked briefly in Hendersonville, North Carolina as an associate in a general practice firm and then relocated to Union County, where she has worked since 1994. Donna worked as a prosecutor for the 20th Judicial District from 1994 until 1998. In 1998, Donna opened her own law office in Monroe and quickly developed a family law practice. Donna is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Union County Bar Association, a member of the Local Rules of Court Committee, and is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Certified Family Financial Mediator.

Originally hailing from Sampson County, North Carolina, Ashton grew up in a town so small that it doesn't even have any traffic lights, making Monroe feel like a big city. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 2019 with a B.A. in Political Science and Communication Studies. After undergrad, Ashton spent a year in her family's landscaping business before attending Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. While in law school, she was a member of Campbell's Client Counseling team and Mock Trial team. Ashton also served as a class representative and committee chair on the Student Bar Association. She graduated and was admitted to the NC State Bar in 2023.

Ashton understands the complexities that arise in family law. She knows that separation and divorce, and all the accompanying issues, are not easy times for anyone involved. Through compassionate advocacy, she aims to be a support system for her clients as they wade through the process. 

While not practicing, Ashton enjoys spending time with her friends and family, volunteering with local dog rescues, cheering on the Tarheels, and reading. 

Ashton is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Union County Bar Association.

Staci was born and raised in Wingate, North Carolina and graduated from Forest Hills High School.

Staci attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Science - Legal Secretarial in 1994 from Central Piedmont Community College.

Staci started her career working for a personal injury attorney, later worked as an underwriter in worker’s compensation insurance, and began her journey with Donna Stepp in 2005.

Staci enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and grandson.

Tracy is a Union County native, having been born and raised in Wingate, North Carolina and graduating from Forest Hills High School. Tracy attended Central Piedmont Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Applied Science Paralegal Technology in 2018. She then attended Western Carolina University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Law in 2024. Tracy is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal and has held that distinction since 2018.

Prior to joining the Stepp Law Group family, Tracy helped run her husband’s family business for 23 years. The lessons and attributes she learned from running a business have helped to make a seamless transition into the legal field. Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and family of pets.

Christian was born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina and graduated from Monroe High School. Christian attended Western Carolina University, and received her Associates Degree in Applied Science Paralegal Technology in 2010 from South Piedmont Community College. She recently relocated back to Union County from Williamsburg, Virginia, where she lives with her two children and husband of 15 years.

Christian enjoys working with people and prides herself on being highly organized and efficient. Christian began her career in Anson County where she worked as a workers’ comp, family law and criminal paralegal. Christian now focuses on family law which has become her passion. During Christian’s free time, she enjoys traveling, gardening and has an avid love for reading.

Cathy serves as the client coordinator for Stepp Law Group. She has worked for Stepp Law Group for over 10 years and is often the first person clients interact with.

Cathy was born and raised in New Jersey. She moved to Union County, NC with her family 20 years ago.

Cathy enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and two sons.