Sheffield Linda

The Law Office of Linda Sheffield is a criminal defense litigation and parole specialist firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm represents clients in post-conviction law, including habeas petitions, federal and Georgia State parole, and appeals. Attorney Linda Sheffield is known for her success in helping clients convicted of federal or state crimes.

Ms. Sheffield's areas of concentration include the First Step Act of 2018, habeas corpus petitions, direct criminal appeals, Federal Bureau of Prisons medical care, parole hearing representation, internet sex crimes, child molestation cases, and administrative remedies. Her experience spans over 25 years, covering federal and state cases such as Drug Crimes, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), White Collar Crimes, Violent Offenses, and Theft Offenses, particularly as they relate to direct appeals, post-conviction matters, and Federal Bureau of Prisons administrative matters. She has also been engaged in litigation with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 35 years.

Linda Sheffield is admitted to practice in all Georgia State Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the United States Courts of Appeal in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).