Cheyenne N. Chambers

Cheyenne N. Chambers, Appellate Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense

FounderatThe Chambers Law Office, PLLC

Charlotte, NC

Practicing appellate in Charlotte since 2015.

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Cheyenne N. Chambers is a founder based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Cheyenne has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Chambers Law Office, PLLC.

Based in
Charlotte, NC
Experience
over 11 years
Known for
Appellate · Civil Rights · Criminal Defense
  • Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense matters from Charlotte, NC.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Cheyenne N. Chambers: Cheyenne N. Chambers is a founder based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Cheyenne has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Chambers Law Office, PLLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Cheyenne takes on

Cheyenne concentrates on appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, and estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cheyenne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Cheyenne takes appellate matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheyenne agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Cheyenne takes civil rights matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheyenne agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Cheyenne takes criminal defense matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheyenne agrees to represent you.

Estate Planning cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Cheyenne takes estate planning matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheyenne agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Cheyenne N. Chambers — appellate lawyer in Charlotte

Cheyenne N. Chambers is a founder based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Cheyenne has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Chambers Law Office, PLLC.

Cheyenne opened The Chambers Law Office in 2026, after working as a Senior Trial Attorney within the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. With over a decade of complex litigation experience in state and federal court, Cheyenne practices appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, and estate planning law. Cheyenne’s civil rights practice includes constitutional law, education rights, employment discrimination, and police misconduct.

Cheyenne has been mentioned by The Charlotte Observer twice as a potential judicial nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (2022 and 2023). Cheyenne also has been selected by her peers as a Rising Star in civil rights in Super Lawyers (2018 to 2021), and as a Top 40 Under 40 recipient for The National Black Lawyers (2020 and 2021). Moreover, Cheyenne is best known for successfully arguing Tully v. City of Wilmington, 810 S.E.2d 208 (N.C. 2018), before the Supreme Court of North Carolina, a landmark case which created a new cause of action for government employees under Article I, Section 1, of the North Carolina Constitution.

Cheyenne graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she served as the Executive Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal, and Parliamentarian of the Black Law Students Association. After law school, Cheyenne clerked for the Honorable Paul J. Watford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and years later, became a Partner at a civil rights law firm in North Carolina. Cheyenne joined the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department under the Biden Administration, where she focused her practice on employment discrimination and assisted the Office of Legal Policy with the vetting of candidates for federal judgeships.

Outside of seeking justice for her clients, Cheyenne enjoys mentoring law students and young attorneys, serving it up on the tennis court, playing the violin, and traveling to new destinations.

How Cheyenne handles appellate matters

Cheyenne opened The Chambers Law Office in 2026, after working as a Senior Trial Attorney within the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. With over a decade of complex litigation experience in state and federal court, Cheyenne practices appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, and estate planning law. Cheyenne’s civil rights practice includes constitutional…

The kind of cases Cheyenne takes

Cheyenne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and criminal defense matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Ohio State University

    J.D. · 2014

  • Case Western Reserve University

    M.A. · 2011

Jurisdictions

Cheyenne's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina U.S.

    2015 · ACTIVE

Cheyenne studied at J.D. in Ohio State University and M.A. in Case Western Reserve University.

Law school and academic background

Cheyenne completed J.D. in Ohio State University and M.A. in Case Western Reserve University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cheyenne runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Cheyenne N. Chambers's office in Charlotte

Cheyenne's primary office is at 630 Sylvania Avenue, Suite I, Charlotte, NC, 28206. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Chambers Law Office, PLLC

630 Sylvania Avenue, Suite I

Charlotte, NC 28206

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cheyenne N. Chambers — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cheyenne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cheyenne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheyenne's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cheyenne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cheyenne

Cheyenne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cheyenne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cheyenne's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne N. Chambers

  • How much does it cost to hire Cheyenne for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cheyenne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cheyenne offer a free consultation?

    Cheyenne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheyenne's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Cheyenne's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cheyenne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cheyenne take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?

    Cheyenne is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cheyenne will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Cheyenne?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cheyenne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cheyenne accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Cheyenne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina

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