Sheriff dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of seeing a sheriff, denotes that you will suffer great uneasiness over the uncertain changes which loom up before you.

To imagine that you are elected sheriff or feel interested in the office, denotes that you will participate in some affair which will afford you neither profit nor honor.

To escape arrest, you will be able to further engage in illicit affairs.

See Bailiff and Police.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Family quarrels are the forecast in a dream featuring a sheriff; stay out of it if you can, and if you can’t, try to pour oil on the waters.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 3 — Raymond Buckland

See Bailiff.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 4 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

See Police.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe