Freda M. Steel was appointed to the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench on October 5, 1995.
She replaced Michel Monnin, upon his appointment to the Manitoba Court of Appeal.
From 1992 until her appointment to the bench in 1995, she returned to her role as a professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.
Steel is the author or co-author of various publications and articles on family law, torts and equality rights.
Madam Justice Steel has regularly participated in continuing legal education programs for members of both the Manitoba Bench and Bar.