Defender. Advocate. Teacher. Author.
Jason Sheffield defends the accused in state and federal courts, argues before appellate courts across the country, teaches the next generation of trial lawyers how to fight for the truth, and channels the same understanding of human nature into his work as a fiction author.
Georgia Supreme Court, 11th Circuit, 3rd Circuit, Super Lawyers, GACDL Past President, Emory Adjunct Professor
Super Lawyer
Jason Sheffield has been named a 2026 Super Lawyer, marking his seventh consecutive year receiving this recognition since 2019.
Author
Son of a Bitch is inspired by true events. Hollis Gillespie called it: “…a raucous, knee-slapping, hilarious and, at times, heartrending ride through the explosive dynamic between two strong-minded, strong-willed, strong-spoken, head-butting firebrands…an eye-popping page-turner…”
Teacher
Emory University School of Law, UGA Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, ICLE for the State Bar of Georgia, National Criminal Defense College, U.S. Department of State initiative in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Emory Adjunct Professor
Jason B. Sheffield stands firm against government overreach and for the promise of due process. A trial lawyer, educator at Emory University School of Law, and international instructor in jury trial advocacy, his work is grounded in the belief that every person accused deserves a fearless defense.