Cyrus earned his B.S. in Philosophy and German in 2001 from Georgetown University. He then went on to graduate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. While in law school, Cyrus clerked for Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave, Merritt & Rainsford P.C. and joined the firm as an attorney upon graduation. His focus is primarily in criminal matters, providing legal assistance with DWI's, traffic tickets, drug crimes, theft and property crimes, misdemeanors, and expungements. Cyrus also does civil litigation, providing legal services in non-family law domestic violence incidents and in small claims cases.

He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association. He handles his cases with patience and kindness.