Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense in Nashville
At Sherwood Boutique Litigation, our clients are our reason for being. We have built a firm with a team of passionate warriors who dedicate themselves to our clients' causes. For over two decades, we have practiced the art and science of storytelling to help clients achieve their goals, combining intuitive strategy with systematic processes. Our approach begins by understanding what success looks like for each client, then crafting a defense around their personal and professional aspirations. We prioritize knowing case facts backward and forward, leveraging legal research to make the law work for our clients.As relentless problem-solvers, we never settle for 'good enough,' even when facing challenging legal landscapes. Our team ensures every client's story is told compellingly, humanizing them in the eyes of decision-makers. With experience dating back to 2002, we provide boutique-style attention while maintaining the rigor of large-firm expertise. Our commitment extends beyond case resolution, offering ongoing support to address long-term impacts of legal challenges.
Services
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Domestic Violence
Assault Charges
Drug Charges
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defense litigation
- Our science-based storytelling methodology shapes compelling legal narratives
- Boutique-style personalized attention with big-firm legal expertise
- Proven track record of getting charges dropped or dismissed
- Commitment to clients extends beyond case resolution
What people say
Sharp and relentless attorney
Total shark in courtroom
Got charges dropped
Brilliant legal representation
Best defense attorney in Nashville
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice focuses on protecting clients' futures through strategic storytelling and legal expertise. We handle felony and misdemeanor cases including assault, drug charges, and juvenile offenses. Our team combines intuitive strategy with systematic processes to create compelling narratives that humanize clients in legal proceedings. With experience dating back to 2002, we leverage both courtroom prowess and negotiation skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
Domestic Violence
Specialized defense for domestic violence allegations combines legal expertise with strategic storytelling. We handle cases involving protective orders, assault charges, and related civil matters. Our approach focuses on credibility assessment, witness interviews, and context analysis to challenge allegations. With experience handling over 100 domestic cases annually, we employ creative defense strategies while maintaining focus on clients' long-term personal and professional goals.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice addresses cases with criminal elements including fraud, assault, and theft. We leverage criminal defense expertise to handle complex civil matters requiring specialized legal knowledge. The practice focuses on cases where criminal and civil proceedings intersect, providing comprehensive representation that addresses both legal dimensions simultaneously through coordinated strategy.
Assault Charges
Assault charge defense combines factual analysis with strategic narrative building to challenge prosecution claims. We handle both misdemeanor simple assault and felony aggravated assault cases. Our approach includes witness credibility assessment, evidence review, and context analysis to create compelling defense narratives. We focus on minimizing long-term consequences including employment impacts and firearm rights preservation.
Drug Charges
Drug charge defense covers possession, distribution, and manufacturing allegations across Tennessee's drug schedules. Our approach combines legal expertise with strategic storytelling to challenge evidence and prosecution narratives. We focus on both immediate legal outcomes and long-term consequences including employment impacts and licensing issues. Our defense strategies include evidence chain analysis and witness credibility assessment to build compelling cases.
People
Cynthia A. Sherwood
Founder
With over 20 years of experience, Cynthia has built a reputation as a relentless advocate specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. She pioneered the firm's storytelling-based legal strategy, previously serving as Domestic Violence Project Chair. Her approach combines intuitive legal strategy with systematic processes to protect clients' futures.
Questions
What makes your firm different from other criminal defense attorneys?
We combine legal expertise with strategic storytelling to humanize clients in legal proceedings, focusing on long-term life goals beyond immediate case outcomes.
How do you handle domestic violence charges?
We focus on credibility assessment, witness interviews, and context analysis while leveraging our experience with over 100 domestic cases annually to create effective defense strategies.
Can you help with both criminal and civil legal issues?
Yes, our unique approach addresses cases where criminal and civil proceedings intersect, providing comprehensive representation that considers both legal dimensions simultaneously.
What happens after my case is resolved?
We continue supporting clients by addressing long-term impacts, including expungement services and guidance on managing ongoing personal and professional challenges.
How do you determine defense strategy?
We begin by understanding your definition of success, then craft a defense around your personal and professional aspirations using both intuitive strategy and systematic processes.
Do you handle cases outside Nashville?
We serve all Tennessee communities and occasionally take multi-state cases involving complex litigation like bank fraud or investor fraud.
