About Cynthia A. Sherwood

Cynthia A. Sherwood is the founder of Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC. Her practice of law is focused on providing clients with aggressive criminal defense and civil litigation defense. She is best known for her personal attention, absolute discretion, and fierce representation of her clients.

Ms. Sherwood received her undergraduate degree in Political Science with honors in 1997 from Delta State University. She received her Law Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law also with honors. At Vanderbilt she also received the Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award. This prestigious award is given to the graduating student who demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and exemplified the highest standards of the legal profession.

Throughout the past two decades, Cynthia has relentlessly fought for her clients. She has been recognized as a leader in the legal community and as a legal commentator in the Nashville area. What gives her the most joy is coming to work every day for the clients of SBL.

She is admitted to practice in Tennessee and is a member of the bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee.

Recognitions

• 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)

• Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2006

• Young Lawyers Division, Nashville Bar Association YLD Board Member (2003-2005)

• 2000 Recipient of Vanderbilt Law School Carl J. Ruskowksi Clinical Legal Education Award for excellence in the practice of Law

Notable 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.

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); 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); 58 J. Copyright Soc’y 109, 145 (Fall, 2010)

Associations

• Member, American Bar Association

• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

• Member, Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women

• Member, Nashville Bar Association

• Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2020
Hired Attorney

I really appreciate Cynthia's great help! We were charged for domestic violence. She picked up my phone call even at Christmas's night, and her confidence and profession made me trust her. I believe she is the one who can save my life! Because of holiday break, we only had one day to discuss our case. She was super tolerant of my anxieties and wrote down every detail carefully. Finally, Cynthia had our case dismissed within the first two court dates! Just 10 days! Even no anger management class! Now the case is going to be expunged soon. She did an amazing job! I also appreciate Davis's help. He is also professional and helped us to schedule an early second court date. That is crucial for us! Without their help, our life would be different. 1000 stars! Super highly recommended!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 31, 2019
Hired Attorney

Ms. Sherwood has the knowledge and courtroom experience that gives her clients the upper hand in ANY case. My recommendation to friends and family has always been Ms. Sherwood. She is, hands down, the best defense attorney in Nashville!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2019
Hired Attorney

Cynthia Sherwood and the whole firm at Sherwood Boutique Litigation have helped me through the worst times in life, Whether it was business or personal issues . I’ve been with them for so long that they are considered my family and five stars is a understatement. The best in Nashville to get you out of whatever troubles you have.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 10, 2018
Hired Attorney

Spectacular Legal Team! - Domestic Assault Charge. From the very start, this group of professionals wasted no time. The Sherwood team never missed meetings or reminders and we’re always prepared in court. They fully protected me and my rights, plain and simple. Cynthia is a skilled litigator; a natural for pinning down the relevant facts of a case. She is a warrior for her clients’ defense and for exposing the truth. The outcome of my case was retirement by the district attorney.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2018
Hired Attorney

Brilliant lady, you can't get a better criminal defense attorney, well worth every penny, she is excellent.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 24, 2017
Hired Attorney

Cynthia Sherwood was very helpful in two cases pending against me. I was being charged with a felony for burglary, and a misdemeanor for assaulting a police officer. I was blasted on the local news for this and figured I was going jail. I used Cynthia on a prior charge involving narcotics and she got the case completely expunged so I knew she would my best option. Cynthia, and her team work very hard to clear my name, she got all the charges dropped from my record.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2017
Hired Attorney

Cynthia Sherwood is a brilliant and extremely talented attorney who is passionate about representing her clients and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. She is warm and caring, yet strong and impossible to intimidate when facing the opposition. She did an absolutely amazing job for us and the end result was better than we ever could have imagined. We were so blessed to have her on our side and she will forever have our deepest gratitude and highest recommendation.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2015
Hired Attorney

Cynthia was absolutely amazing in helping me with my case. I was very scared and confused as to what was going on and she explained everything and was available to answer all my questions and my parents. Cynthia and her team are amazing!!!

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2015
Hired Attorney

Cynthia was amazing! Her professionalism and knowledge were above par, as well as her interpersonal skills. She helped us feel safe, protected and secure in a very unsettling time. I appreciate the extra time she took to make us feel at ease. She is a wonderful lawyer and I would not hesitate to recommend her to family or friends.
Thank you for all that you did for our family!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2015
Hired Attorney

Cynthia was able to provide astute guidance and counsel prior to and during the process of negotiating a very favorable resolution to criminal charges against my child. I don't believe we would have achieved the positive outcome without her expertise.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 2
    • Juvenile Law
    • Drug Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Assault
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Identity Theft
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 8
    • Order of Protection
    • Aggravated Assault
    • Theft & Burglary
    • DUI
    • Probation & Parole
    • Gun Rights
    • Criminal Defense
    • Civil Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Tennessee
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    Tennessee Bar Association
    Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women
    Nashville Bar Association
    Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Vanderbilt University School of Law
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Delta State University
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    Political Science, with honors
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Cynthia A. Sherwood was admitted in 2000 to the State of Tennessee.
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    Cynthia A. Sherwood attended Vanderbilt University School of Law.