Charles Sheeley

Charles Sheeley is a Fargo, North Dakota, criminal defense attorney who serves as an Assistant Federal Public Defender. He works from the Fargo branch of the Federal Public Defender’s Office, which provides legal representation in federal criminal proceedings. His practice is focused on defense work rather than the broader civil matters handled by general practice lawyers. His position involves protecting the rights of people accused of federal offenses and participating in the legal process on their behalf.

Charles attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, the law school identified in his North Dakota attorney registration. He was admitted to practice in North Dakota on September 15, 2008. His legal education and admission provide the foundation for representing defendants and handling criminal procedure. His current role also requires familiarity with the legal standards and processes that govern criminal cases in federal court, including the representation of clients who are entitled to appointed counsel.

Charles has worked in criminal defense in the Fargo area and is listed among the attorneys serving the Federal Public Defender’s Office. His professional history also includes involvement in discussions of access to justice and the administration of indigent defense. He participated in North Dakota court committee meetings addressing minority justice issues, where criminal defense practitioners were among the members. These activities connect his courtroom work to broader questions about fairness and access to legal representation.

Charles Sheeley maintains an active North Dakota attorney registration. His current professional listing identifies him with the Federal Public Defender’s Office rather than a private law practice. The focus of his work is the defense of people facing criminal proceedings, an area in which legal representation affects individual rights and significant personal consequences. His experience in Fargo criminal defense and public defense reflects continued involvement in the region’s criminal justice system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sheeley Law LLC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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