Cynthia A. Sherwood - Nashville, TN
Attorney at Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Nashville, TN
414 Union Street Suite 1110 Nashville, TN 37219
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 06/01/2026
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Customer Reviews for Cynthia A. Sherwood
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2026Cynthia was very knowledgeable, caring, and professional throughout the entire process! She knew exactly what she was doing and took the time to walk me through everything, making sure I understood what to expect every step of the way. She was extremely prepared, organized, and always seemed to have everything under control. I felt supported and confident knowing I had her helping me through. I’m very grateful for all of her help and would absolutely recommend Cynthia to anyone in need of an attorney!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2026I would like to provide the highest recommendation for Cynthia Sherwood. She is an exceptional attorney who combines a deep knowledge of the law with determination, preparation, and courage to fight for her clients, including those who find themselves facing unjust or troubling circumstances. She is exceptionally thorough and strategic, and she does not back down from difficult or complicated cases. She knows the law, knows how to build a case, and knows how to advocate effectively when the stakes are high. Equally important, she genuinely cares about the people she represents. Her clients are not just a case number. Cynthia is an extraordinarily successful attorney- she is persistent, investigates all details, continues to challenge, and continues to fight when others may settle for less. She does not give up. Additionally, she is smart, tenacious, compassionate, and exceptionally capable. Anyone who needs an attorney who will truly stand beside them, knows the law, and fights relentlessly for what is right will be fortunate to have her in their corner. She gets results! She comes with my highest recommendation.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2026I’m very grateful for Cynthia Sherwood and everyone at Sherwood Boutique Litigation. I was dealing with a very serious criminal matter, and it was easily one of the most stressful situations I’ve ever experienced. From the beginning, they took my case seriously, helped me understand what was happening, and made sure I knew what to expect. More than anything, they helped me feel like I was not facing it alone, and that I had a team beside me who was prepared, focused, and ready to fight for me. I could tell they were determined to help me get the best possible outcome. I especially want to thank Micalah and Belle. Micalah was the associate attorney I communicated with the most, and she was great about keeping me updated, answering my questions, and helping me understand the process so I felt prepared for what was ahead. Belle was the paralegal who worked alongside Micalah, and she was also incredibly helpful, responsive, and professional. I really appreciated how they kept me in the loop and helped make a difficult situation feel much more manageable. Cynthia personally represented me in court, and she did a superb job. She was prepared, confident, and very effective in the courtroom, and I was thankful to have her there advocating for me. Given the seriousness of what I was facing, Cynthia and her team helped achieve an outstanding outcome, and the case was ultimately dismissed. I truly appreciate the work, guidance, and support they put into my case, and I would absolutely recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation to anyone who needs strong, experienced, and dependable legal representation.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2022Cynthia was an excellent and professional attorney who went above and beyond with a limited time frame, I would recommend to anyone in need.
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Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation Defense
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
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: 615-685-5736
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
(Google)
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday: Clients Only
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