Meet our Team
“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.”
– Steve Jobs
At Abrate & Olsen Law Group, our experienced team genuinely cares about our clients and their future. We consistently strive to work together to meet every need.
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Susan Campbell Austin
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Born and raised in Sacramento, Susan graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She was employed by the State of California/Victim Compensation Board before raising her two children.
Susan joined Abrate & Olsen Law Group in April 2018. She has thoroughly enjoyed learning all aspects of the law group, but her current focus is supporting the criminal defense department.
Susan enjoys traveling to the beach, practicing yoga, running, listening to live music, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Stephanie Cates
Project Manager/Legal Assistant
Born and raised in San Diego, Stephanie has lived in Sacramento since 1994. She graduated from the University of San Diego in 1989 with a degree in Business Administration and spent her early working career in the corporate purchasing and finance field.
Stephanie joined Abrate & Olsen as a legal assistant in October of 2017. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, walking at the beach, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Karsten Daniels
Paralegal
Karsten Daniels, a Sacramento native, has always been passionate about law and justice. She graduated from UCLA in 2022, where she earned a degree in Political Philosophy. Following her undergraduate studies, Karsten completed a graduate program in Paralegal Studies in 2024. Currently, she is dedicated to her legal education and attends the McGeorge School of Law.
In 2023, Karsten joined the Abrate & Olsen Law Group, where she serves as a diligent and dedicated paralegal. Outside of her legal endeavors, Karsten enjoys traveling and playing with her two bulldogs.
Misty Heuer
Legal Assistant
Misty, originally from Seattle, Washington, was raised in Sacramento. She pursued her studies in communication and psychology at CSUS and then began her career at Kaiser Permanente before dedicating her time to raising her three children.
In February of 2021, Misty joined Abrate & Olsen Law Group as a legal assistant. Outside of work, she finds joy in spending quality time with her loved ones and exploring new destinations.
Linda Benvenuti
Legal Assistant
Linda was born and raised in Sacramento. After studying Art history in college, she spent her time working as an executive assistant for a local property developer. In 2023 she joined Abrate & Olsen as a legal assistant.
When Linda is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her children in their individual activities. She also loves to volunteer in her children’s school communities.
Francesca Street
Receptionist
Raised in Sacramento, Francesca joined Abrate & Olsen Law Group in March of 2024. She is a recent graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in English. She is striving to get more of her creative writing published and on top of that is working towards becoming a paralegal.
Francesca is excited to learn the ins and outs of the law firm, master the intake for all new clients, and forward client calls to the appropriate staff members. In her spare time, she loves to read and go on long walks.