Chris J. Sheldon

Chris J. Sheldon is an attorney with Silver Law PLC whose practice focuses on tax controversy and tax litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in disputes involving IRS collections, civil and criminal tax matters, audits, administrative proceedings, innocent and injured spouse issues, and appeals. His work spans local, state, and federal tax controversies and includes cases requiring detailed analysis of tax records, procedural rules, and enforcement actions.

Sheldon earned a B.S. in Finance, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University in 1997. He later received a J.D., cum laude, from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. His combined finance and legal education supports his work on tax disputes involving financial records, reporting obligations, audit positions, collection actions, and litigation strategy. He has been a member of the Arizona Bar since 2004.

Sheldon previously served as a Senior Attorney with the IRS in Phoenix from 2004 through 2012 and as Associate Area Counsel in Dallas from 2012 through 2014. That government experience involved federal tax enforcement and litigation. In private practice, he represents taxpayers facing audits, criminal investigations, collection matters, Tax Court proceedings, and federal court appeals, including disputes involving complex structures such as captive insurance arrangements.

Chris J. Sheldon brings experience from both government tax enforcement and private taxpayer representation. His practice addresses controversies at administrative, trial, and appellate stages, allowing him to evaluate how a matter can develop as it moves through the tax system. He assists clients in responding to government inquiries, challenging disputed positions, managing collection exposure, and presenting legal and factual arguments in proceedings before tax authorities and courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Silver Law PLC
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Judge Pro-Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court
• Member, Arizona State Bar, Tax Section

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Arizona State University, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) (Summa Cum Laude)

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