Ann Sheeley has more than 25 years of personal injury, criminal defense and workers’ compensation case experience. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court for Rhode Island, Attorney Sheeley is highly regarded as one of the top negotiators in the State and has successfully protected, defended and obtained maximum compensation for hundreds of clients throughout the course of her career.
Attorney Sheeley is designated as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, a member-driven organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. In addition, she has earned an “Excellent” rating and received a “Client Choice Award” by Avvo/ Martindale-Hubbell, which is considered the gold star in attorney ratings. Most recently, Sheeley Law was featured in Rhode Island Monthly as "The Face of Personal Injury Law."
In addition to her proven track record of delivering results, what sets Sheeley Law apart is the personal attention each client receives. Ann Sheeley oversees each case personally and guides clients every step of the way with care and compassion until they get the settlement they deserve or the best possible outcome for their criminal case.
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the best
she is the best lawyer, with her you never lose, in two cases she always represented me she did the best, and I was satisfied
Response from Ann SheeleyAugust 7, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review, Dany! If there's ever anything I can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Posted by Maxwell | October 24, 2022
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Great Lawyer
Very kind and hard working. She will go extra miles to make sure her clients are happy. Great Lawyer
Response from Ann SheeleyNovember 11, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure to help you with your case!
Posted by Everritt | September 21, 2022
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Reference
Love the out come of my Case and I would gladly refer her to a friend and relative hope the best for her and her team.
Response from Ann SheeleySeptember 22, 2022
Thank you so much for the review and recommendation. If there's ever anything I can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Posted by Kim | May 12, 2021
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Excellent Service!!!
I had a situation arise and needed to find a lawyer quickly. I got a few recommendations while searching online. I received a call from Ann and we discussed my issue. She seemed very confident that she could help and that the process would not be too painful. I made an appointment to meet her. Ann was extremely nice, knowledgeable and was confident of the outcome. I hired her as my attorney instantly and it seems I made the right choice. Everything she told me that was likely to happen did. She stayed on top of everything the whole time the case went on. She made me feel at ease as I was pretty nervous about the whole court case. I cannot thank Ann enough for her services. Ann's paralegal Doreen, was wonderful as well. I highly recommend!!!!!!!!
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Response from Ann SheeleyAugust 30, 2022
Thank you so much for the recommendation, Kim! It was a pleasure to assist you.
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2021
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Ann S Sheeley
Ann S Sheeley was the attorney I choose to help me with a dog bite. I work as a postal worker and got bit on two different places of my body. She not only helped as a lawyer and the legal side of things, but also to make it less awkward feeling, like a friend. It’s a strange situation to be in and navigate through so hiring the proper person to help with circumstances that you can’t control happening to you are very crucial. Ann made me feel very comfortable about the decision I was making. If I ever needed any advice on legal matters I wouldn’t hesitate to call her again.
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Posted by Joyce | December 28, 2020
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Personal injury
I hired her to represent me in my previous incident. I fell really hard, lost consciousness, needed physical therapy, maybe need surgery in the future as well. The place where I fell should be ashamed and take the time to make sure they’re more aware of safety protocols. I would definitely recommend Ann Sheeley, she is wonderful and gets the job done.
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Posted by Allyson | December 16, 2020
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Fast, Thorough, and Reasonable
Attorney Sheeley handled a legal matter for me quickly and easily, for a reasonable fee. Further, she communicated regularly and took my initial call on a Saturday, and explained my options thoroughly. Highly recommend.
Posted by James carnahan | June 15, 2020
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Case settlement
I would like to say that my case for Ann Sheeley office was handled very well I was amazed at how fast she got me a settlement offer
James
Posted by kelefa | May 21, 2019
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My workers compensation case
I walked into Ann Shelley's office hopelessly after being deceived by a previous law firm that was initially in charge of my case. Ann accepted my case and promised me that she will do anything in her power get me the most reasonable result for my pain and suffering. She was diligent in her work, she maintained an open lined of communication throughout the entire case. She was punctual at every session and court hearing, she kept a clean record of all medical bills, and made sure I was not liable for any outstanding medical payments. Ann was able to get me a lump sum settlement in a reasonable time frame. Should anyone need legal counsel for any type of personal injury or if you feel that your case is not being handled properly, please call the office of ANN Shelley in Newport for consult. Her secretary and answering service are the most welcoming and cordial as they can be, and you will in touch with Ann in no time. ANN, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2019
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DUI Firat Offense
Ann was the absolute best attorney I could have chosen to represent me. She is kind, personable, and dedicated to her clients. Ann answered all of questions, and always returned by calls in a timely manner. Ann worked hard to plea my case, and made sure I received only minimal penalties for my case. She stood by me through the whole process, and made sure I understood the court process. Her service was impeccable and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2019
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Fantastic Attorney
I contacted Ann about expunging a criminal charge from my record. She was very informative, responsive and supportive from our initial consultation all the way to the actual hearing. I am so happy I chose Ann to represent me in this matter. She always returned my calls and emails promptly, answered all my questions thoroughly and made me feel like a valued client. I would highly recommend her - she's a fantastic attorney!
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Posted by Lynda | September 20, 2018
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Responsive Attorney
Being on vacation and in a serious accident on a bridge was difficult. We called Ann and she came to us at our vacation condo as we were hurt. She was easy to work with and was so helpful as we live in another state. She was informative, helpful and honest. She always returned calls promptly. I would recommend her to others.
Posted by Mary | August 28, 2018
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Great attorney!
I had a slip and fall claim that Ann filed on my behalf. She was a pleasure to work with! Although the process was a little long, the result was great! She got the maximum amount allowed for my suit which exceeded my expectations! Would definitely recommend her!
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018
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Very satisfied
During our first meeting with Ann Sheeley, she was very assuring and did not leave out any details! The process we went through was pretty much seamless! She always kept us informed and she was very honest. Would definitely recommend her to others!
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2018
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Highly recommended!
Ann Sheeley represented me very well. She is very familiar with the law and local processes to resolve legal matters as painlessly as one could hope. she listened to many questions, was responsive to changes, and her caring demeanor really helps lessen some of the fear.
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2018
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Exceptional Experience
Never ever been to a lawyer and was worried to see one. My experience with Anne made me feel worry free. Anne Sheeley is someone who you can TRUST and is very clear and upfront about everything. She CARESto listen to your entire story, does not cut you off like most lawyers I contacted did to me, and will give you her words of wisdom, her time, and her undivided attention. She is HONEST, she will tell you exactly upfront what she will charge for her service, and she will give you real honest and personable advice as to what you should do to maximize your chance of winning your case. She will go as far as to contact her resources for you to get more information as to what can help you in your situation. I would highly recommend Anne for a lawyer as she has INTEGRITY and actually CARES to help! Anne did not even charge me anything for over an hour of her time consultation and helping me by making calls for me. Highly recommend Anne if you are looking for someone with great experience and who is honest.
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018
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Excellent
Best lawyer i ever met and he secretary as well..always on top of situation i am very satisfied...thanks again sheeley.
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2017
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Exceleent
Iam very pleased with the serviced i received from the company.she giuided me through the whole process,she was very though and capable of winning the case for you.her services are excllent.
Posted by Sheryl | April 21, 2017
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My lawyer
Miss. Ann Sheeley became my lawyer when I had an incident where I fell off my porch and hurt myself she did a great job she listen to me and she fought hard for me I never ever felt ignored she always got back in touch with me in a timely fashion and she always kept me up to date on what was going on with the case she was the best lawyer for me
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Posted by Danielle | March 31, 2017
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Injury claim
I was very pleased to connect with Sheeley law firm. She was fair and accurate and she cares about her clients... She goes above and beyond to get you what you deserve.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in
2005.
Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2005
updated on 09/13/2010
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Work Experience
Owner
Sheeley Law, LLC.
2010 - Present
Managing attorney
Sparks Law Firm, A Professional Corporation
2003 - 2010
Education
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983
Associations
Rhode Island Association for Justice
member in good standing
2010 - Present
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers