Steyn grew up in Newcastle and attended the Newcastle High School. Steyn commenced his professional career with the Department of Justice and was eventually promoted to the position Acting Senior State Prosecutor.
Steyn also attended the training programme of the Department of Justice and commenced his studies with the University of South Africa. He completed his B.Iuris and LL.B degrees and his LL.B degree was awarded with distinction.
Steyn has a flair for criminal work and magistrate's court and high court litigation.
He is a sought after specialist in family law related matters.
Steyn also act as legal advisor for various local and district municipalities.
For Steyn, being an attorney is more than an agree in legal practice, he regards it as his calling and he approaches every matter with dedication, quality of service, excellence and a wealth of experience.