Cynthia D. Smith
Cynthia D. Smith
Member AttorneyCindy was born in Greenville, South Carolina and raised in the Harrisburg/Charlotte, North Carolina area. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1993. After graduating, she attended North Carolina Central University School of Law and graduated in 1996.
While at UNCC, Cindy interned at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Cindy also interned with the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office while attending law school.
Prior to joining Crawford & von Keller in February 2025, Cindy was an Assistant District Attorney for 8 years in Gaston County, then was in solo practice concentrating in Criminal defense, DSS parent representation, Domestic Violence survivor representation and landlord tenant law for the past 15 years.
In her free time, Cindy enjoys watching cooking shows. She has 2 french bulldogs, 2 chihuahuas and a retriever mix.
Bar Admissions- NC 1997
- Memberships-NC State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, Gaston County Bar
Education
- North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham NC-Graduated 1996
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte-graduated 1993
- Major Criminal Justice, Minor Spanish
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