Nashville, TennesseeRetiring December 31, 2026
CJB Cynthia J. BohnAttorney at Law
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Nashville Family Law · 1994 to 2026

Cynthia J. Bohn Attorney at Law

Compassionate, intelligent, fearless advocacy for Nashville and Middle Tennessee families, for thirty-two years.

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32Years of practice
06Areas of practice
09Essays preserved
2026Retirement year

The Closing Chapter

A practice remembered on its own terms.

This site remains as a record of the work, the families served, and the writings she leaves behind.

A Note of Retirement

After thirty-two years, gratitude comes first.

After thirty-two years of practice in Nashville, Cynthia J. Bohn will retire from the practice of law, effective December 31, 2026.

It has been her calling and her privilege to stand beside Tennessee families in the moments they needed counsel most. She is grateful to every client who trusted her with their story, and to the colleagues and courts of Middle Tennessee for a career she would not trade.

This site remains as a record of that work, and her writings on Tennessee family law remain available below. She is no longer accepting new matters.

Cynthia J. Bohn
Effective December 31, 2026
Portrait of Cynthia J. Bohn

The Advocate

Fearless counsel. Skilled advocacy.

As a student of biology, sociology, and psychology at Vanderbilt University, Cynthia Bohn came to understand people from all walks of life. After working in the community in restaurant ownership and construction sales, she pursued law, where she could help individuals and families in Tennessee when they need it the most.

For 32 years, it has been her calling to provide fearless counsel, skilled advocacy, and excellent legal representation to Nashville and the surrounding areas, collaborating with every client and tailoring her strategies to their unique needs and goals.

EducationVanderbilt University
LawNashville School of Law
AdmittedTennessee

About Cynthia J. Bohn

The Practice

Six chapters of family law.

The matters were personal, often painful, and always consequential. Her work met each one with preparation, candor, and resolve.

01

Divorce

Contested and uncontested divorce, gray divorce, and high-asset matters, handled with candor about cost, time, and what to expect.

 02

Child Custody

Custody and visitation decisions centered on the safety, stability, and best interest of the child.

 03

Child Support

Guidance for parents paying or receiving support, including calculation and enforcement across state lines.

 04

Domestic Violence

Orders of protection and custody advocacy for victims and their children, pursued with seriousness and care.

 05

Contempt of Court

Enforcement when court orders for custody or support are ignored and accountability is required.

 06

Juvenile Court

Defense and parental-rights advocacy where a child and a family need a future protected.

The Writings

Clear answers, preserved in full.

Her essays on Tennessee divorce, custody, support, and family law were written for people living through the questions, not for other lawyers.

January 16, 2025

How Does Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody Decisions?

Handling child custody disputes is rarely a straightforward process. When domestic violence is a factor, it can make the path to resolution even more complicated. I’ve spent over 25 years serving families in Nashville, T...

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The Record Remains

Thirty-two years, carefully kept.

Cynthia J. Bohn is no longer accepting new matters. For correspondence regarding existing matters, she may be reached by email.

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