Experience Counts. Relationships Matter. Reputation Is Everything.
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There is one school of thought that states a lawyer should not get emotionally involved in the client's issues or problems. I do not agree. I believe you need to care for your clients, and I fight for them as if they were my children. Choosing a criminal defense lawyer is a serious decision and should be made based on the attorney's skill, education, experience and the concern she has for her clients.
Representation that is straightforward and aggressive. Experience and relationships matter. Reputation is everything. Call 615-873-5670.
Cynthia A. Sherwood is the founder of Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC (aka SBL Law). Her practice of law is focused on providing clients with aggressive criminal 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, where 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. 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.
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Practice areas
Criminal defense and Order of Protection representation.
21 years
21 years
21 years
Languages spoken
English
Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC
201 4th Ave N
Suite 1130
Nashville, TN, 37219
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2000 | 01/18/2021 |
Legal answers | 73 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award | Vanderbilt University Law School | 2000 |
Highest Honors | Delta State University | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Member | Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Neal & Harwell, PLC | 2000 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nashville Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2000 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law | Executive Council | 2011 - 2012 |
Harry Phillips American Inns of Court | Board Member | 2008 - 2011 |
Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Steering Committee | Attorney Member | 2008 - 2009 |
Harry Phillips American Inns of Court | Attorney Member | 2007 - 2011 |
Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law | Class | 2006 - 2006 |
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Nashville Lawyers’ Association for Women | Executive Committee | 2004 - 2008 |
Young Lawyers Division, Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division | Board Member | 2003 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Nashville Bar Journal | Booker Makes the Guidelines Advisory | 2005 |
Nashville Bar Journal | Blakely Bedlam | 2004 |
Nashville Bar Journal | Challenging Invalid Arrest Warrants | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Vanderbilt University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Delta State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Faculty member, Southeast Products Liability Forum | Products Liability | 2011 |
Protecting Companies from Fraud and Corporate Criminal Liability in Tennessee | Corporate Criminal Liability | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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FEDERAL SENTENCE 14 LEVELS BELOW GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES | 10.5 month sentence with a 87 month government recommendation |
Early Termination of Supervised Release Federal Court - GRANTED | Early Termination of Supervised Release GRANTED |
Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia DISMISSED | DISMISSED and EXPUNGED |
Criminal harassment - DISMISSED | DISMISSED AND EXPUNGED |
Ex Parte Order of Protection - DISMISSED | DISMISSED AFTER HEARING |
Resisting Arrest NOT GUILTY after trial | Not guilty. |
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Hobbs Act Federal Court Indictment - PLEA WITH NO JAIL TIME | PLEA WITH NO JAIL TIME FOR CLIENT |
Possession of Child Pornography | DISMISSED AND EXPUNGED |
DUI - .17 BAC - reduced to Reckless Driving | DUI - 1.7 - REDUCED TO RECKLESS |
Assault | NOT GUILTY after trial. |
Court of Appeals Decision REDUCING CLIENT'S SENTENCE | Defense win in eliminating consecutive sentencing and enhancement factors |
Aggravated Child Abuse - DISMISSED | Dismissal of a Class A Felony |
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Aaron Dendy, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
My practice focuses mainly on immigration issues. If I have a difficult criminal case, I always send them to Cynthia because she is a tireless, zealous advocate and will fight to the end. Recently, a mutual client told me that "Cynthia is a genius" and that he "owed her his life." I completely agreed with him on both fronts. There is not an attorney that cares more about her clients, and it shows in her preparation and communication. Without reservation, I endorse Cynthia. If you have a difficult criminal case, then she is the person for the job.
A. Sais Phillips Finney, Federal crime Attorney on Oct 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
L. McElhaney, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Cynthia Sherwood is a viper: An honest, fair-minded, ethical lawyer who is on top of her stuff. She has worked defense counsel against me, co-counsel with me, and I count her among my friends. -Rocky
Robert Peal, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Cyndi and i have worked together as co-counsel on a number of matters. She is a good lawyer.
J Tannehill, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
It is my honor to recommend Cyndi Sherwood if you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in the Nashville area. I have worked with Cyndi and found her to be an energetic, intellectual and professional attorney. I have referred several clients to her as well, and she has always be effective in getting good results for her clients.
William Ramsey, Litigation Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.