
Sheila Moheb
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationCriminal Defense Lawyers in Roanoke, VA in Roanoke, VA
About Sheila Moheb
Sheila Moheb is criminal and family law attorney serving the Commonwealth of Virginia She graduated with honors from the University of Richmond with a dual degree in English and Sociology. She then earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public interest. As a criminal litigation attorney, Mrs. Moheb has served criminal defendants in over 25 jurisdictions across the Commonwealth, and she defends each client’s constitutional rights faithfully. As a second-generation Persian American, she prides herself in providing a voice for those who have been systematically muted or otherwise disregarded on the basis of their race, sex, gender or socioeconomic status. Mrs. Moheb has extensive jury trial experience, and she specializes in narcotics and weapons offenses, as well as violent sexual felonies. While representing clients in domestic matters, Mrs. Moheb works effectively to mediate cases where litigation can and should be avoided. When litigation is inevitable, Mrs. Moheb is an aggressive yet efficient divorce attorney who seeks financial security and closure for her clients. Prior to starting her firm, Sheila Moheb was a law clerk in the Virginia Court of Appeals for Justice Cleo E. Powell. Mrs. Moheb is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, and she serves on the Board of Directors for Four Truths Recovery. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Sheila Moheb included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Sheila Moheb Included on the 2026Virginia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
- J.D.
- Law Review: Law Review: Richmond Journal of Law & the Public Interest, Editor-in-Chief, 2010 - 2011
Non Legal Education
- University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts with Honors (Dean’s List)
- Major: English and Sociology
- Minor: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
- Languages
- French
- Farsi
Published Works
Articles
- Jamming the Revolving Door: Legislative Setbacks for Mental Health Court Systems in Virginia, 14 RICH. J.L. & PUB. INT. 29, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- Georgia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- American Inns of Court (Member)
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Sheila Moheb |
| Firm | Moheb Legal Defense, PLLC |
| Address | 133 Salem Avenue SW, Suite 100, Roanoke, VA 24011 |
| Phone | 540-627-5182 |
| Phone | 540-491-9696 |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |