Cynthia A. Sherwood - a Nashville, United States Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

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By Holly S. on Mar. 06, 2022

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If you want to WIN.....Cynthia Sherwood is the BEST OF THE BEST! Dedication, attention to detail, meticulous, thorough....and she fights HARD because she BELIEVES in your case! She will give you her ALL! Never met a more competent, knowledgeable attorney in my life! When your life depends on her, you can trust her to WIN!!!!!

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By Anonymous on Jan. 19, 2026
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Cynthia and her team are top notch. An outstanding attorney and an even better advocate. Professional, responsive, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made a difficult process feel manageable and ensured I always felt supported and heard. I am extremely grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of an amazing legal team.

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By Hunter S. on Aug. 16, 2022
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Cynthia 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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By Anonymous on Jul. 26, 2022
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Cynthia and her team are very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation!

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Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation Defense

Attorney Information

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Cynthia A. Sherwood included in a Super Lawyers® list

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 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

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
- Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee
  Honors: With Honors
  Honors: Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award
Non Legal Education
- Delta State University, 1997
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Representative Cases

Benson v Herbst, 240 S.W.3d 235 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007)
Tennessee v Flatt, 2009 Tenn. Crim. App. LEXIS 982 (Ten. Ct. Crim. App. 2009)
Healthmart USA, LLC, et.al. v Direct Assistants, Inc.
Tennessee v Flatt, 2011 Tenn. App. LEXIS 166 (Tn. Ct. App. Apr. 6, 2011)
John Rich v Sevier, et.al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73534 (M.D. Tenn. July 7, 2011)
John Rich v Sevier, et.al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81848 (M.D. Tenn. July 26, 2011)
Severe Records, LLC v Rich, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 19430 (6th Cir. 2011)
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

Nashville, TN

414 Union Street
Suite 1110
Nashville, TN 37219

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Phone: 615-685-5736

Fax: 615-900-2312

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Websites:

https://nashvillelegaldefense.com/ (Nashville Criminal Law Firm)
https://g.page/best-tn-lawyers (Google)

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday: Clients Only

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