Cynthia A. Sherwood - Nashville, TN
Attorney at Sherwood Boutique Litigation
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Nashville, TN
414 Union Street Suite 1110 Nashville, TN 37219
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26
Years
Experience
Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 06/01/2026
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Reviewers consistently praise this attorney and their team for being professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Clients frequently highlight feeling supported, heard, and comfortable throughout their cases. Many report positive outcomes, including dismissals, attributing success to the firm's dedication, thoroughness, and ability to explain complex matters clearly.
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Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation Defense
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Recipient of Vanderbilt Law School Carl J. Ruskowksi Clinical Legal Education Award for excellence in the practice of Law, 2000
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2006
Other Sources of Feedback About Cynthia A. Sherwood
Included on the 2026 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award
Non Legal Education
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Delta State University, 1997
Honors: With Honors
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder
Representative Cases
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Benson v Herbst, 240 S.W.3d 235 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007)
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Tennessee v Flatt, 2009 Tenn. Crim. App. LEXIS 982 (Ten. Ct. Crim. App. 2009)
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Healthmart USA, LLC, et.al. v Direct Assistants, Inc.
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Tennessee v Flatt, 2011 Tenn. App. LEXIS 166 (Tn. Ct. App. Apr. 6, 2011)
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John Rich v Sevier, et.al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73534 (M.D. Tenn. July 7, 2011)
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John Rich v Sevier, et.al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81848 (M.D. Tenn. July 26, 2011)
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Severe Records, LLC v Rich, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 19430 (6th Cir. 2011)
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Severe Records, LLC v Rich, 58 J. Copyright Soc’y 109, 145 (Fall, 2010)
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
Other Affiliations
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Executive Council, 2011 - Present
- Harry Phillips American Inns of Court Board Member, 2008 - 2011
- Harry Phillips American Inns of Court, 2007 - 2011
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Steering Committee Member, 2008 - 2009
- Nashville Lawyers’ Association for Women, 2004 - 2008 (Executive Committee)
- Young Lawyers Division, Nashville Bar Association YLD Board Member, 2003 - 2005
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Nashville Bar Association
- Member, Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women
- Member, Tennessee Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
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Contact
414 Union Street
Suite 1110
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone Number: 615-802-9141
Fax Number: 615-900-2312
Email: Send a message
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https://nashvillelegaldefense.com/
(Nashville Criminal Law Firm)
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https://g.page/best-tn-lawyers
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Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday: Clients Only
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