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About Foss
Biography
Foss is a partner at one of the most respected criminal defense firms in Georgia. He focuses his practice on representing people accused of crimes against children and other serious offenses, including Child Molestation, Child Physical Abuse, Cruelty to Children, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Sexual Assault, Rape, Sexual Battery, and Murder. Foss cares deeply about his clients and their families, and works hard every day to investigate, understand, and communicate their stories to prosecutors, judges, and juries across the state.
Defending people accused of Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, & other serious offenses in GA.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Abuse
30%
Criminal Defense
30%
Sex Crime
30%
Appeals
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2023 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 12 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Peters, Rubin, Sheffield & Hodges, PA
(706) 707-3192
Mobile
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245, Decatur, GA, 30033-5983
justiceingeorgia.com/attorney/foss-g-hodges/Foss G. Hodges, LLC
(706) 707-3192
Mobile
286 Hancock Street, Madison, GA, 30650
justiceingeorgia.com/attorney/foss-g-hodges/Foss Gilbert Hodges's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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A competent and compassionate lawyer
Foss Hodges is a great lawyer and a compassionate person. He combines getting his client the best legal result with getting them the resources they need to move forward in life.
Posted by Jeremiah | December 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Foss has to be one of the best in the criminal defense business
Foss is an extraordinary attorney. He is as thorough as they come. He leaves no stone unturned, and he covers all the bases. He will create for his client a massive file that contains every imaginable relevant detail (for the prosecutor or for a trial, if it comes to that). And, all while he is creat...
Posted by Hope | May 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
HIGHLY recommend!!
Attorney Foss Hodges is an amazing, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable attorney. He responds quickly and explains everything clearly. I had many questions and he listened intently and answered each of them thoroughly. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
This man saved my life and my family. Caring, competent, relentless and went the extra mile.
My case was very complex, beyond scary for me and in a different state (not in GA). I came across Foss and his firm when doing a search for sexsomnia. From the minute that we started speaking he made me feel understood, heard and started putting me at ease. His partners were amazing as well. Thei...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced, thorough, intelligent, compassionate
Foss was very thorough in everything he did from investigation to validating facts to learning the personalities of the court and DA. He obviously had learned much over his years in practice and had a plan, but was not so rigid that he did not adjust with the situation. Always thinking ahead, he wa...
Foss Gilbert Hodges's Lawyer Endorsements
"Foss is amongst some of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in the state. He is a supreme professional and seeks out opportunities to best serve his clients in spite of serious criminal allegations. Foss is smart and thoughtful. You've got the best with Foss and his team."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great lawyer who knows his way around the courtroom. He works at one of the best firms in the country that deals specifically with criminal defense and sex cases. I am close with one of the partners at his firm who is always giving me glowing reviews of Foss. I met Foss 18 months ago and was immediately impressed with him. You are in good hands."
"I have worked with Foss on some major criminal cases. I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most caring and diligent lawyers that I have ever met. Not only does he bring great writing skills and intelligence to the cases, but he has great common sense in dealing with some of the most stressful situations a lawyer can face. Foss is a rising star in the legal community and I'm glad to be able to have a ringside seat to his career."
"We have worked together on several matters since he became a lawyer. He's great with clients, highly organized, and a creative lawyer to have on a team. I endorse Foss."
"I had the honor trying a case as co-counsel with Foss recently. Foss is an outstanding and very knowledgeable lawyer with a high attention to detail, superior work ethic, excellent trial skills and phenomenal client compassion. Foss is the type of lawyer I would recommend without reservation to represent my closest friends and family members."
"I endorse this lawyer. Foss Hodges is an extremely talented lawyer. He is quick on his feet, has a wonderful demeanor, can spot the relevant issues with ease and uses his common sense. I look forward to working with Foss in the future and think he will continue to be an asset to the criminal defense bar."
"Foss is one of the most thorough and knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys in the State of Georgia. He understands the challenges and defenses that are available to anyone charged with a criminal offense in Georgia. He is an excellent advocate for his clients during all phases of a criminal case from pre-trial negotiation to jury trial."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
NCDC Trial Advocacy Certificate, National Criminal Defense College
2014
Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Certificate, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Peters, Rubin, Sheffield & Hodges
2014 - 2019
Associate, Peters, Rubin & Sheffield
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Macon Circuit Public Defender's Office
2011 - 2011
Intern, Federal Defenders, Middle District of Georgia
2011 - 2011
Intern, Peters, Rubin & Sheffield
2007 - 2010
Managing Member, Cathey-Hodges, LLC
2005 - 2010
Vice President & General Manager, Rob Marett Custom Homes, Inc.
1995 - 2005
Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Denon Digital LLC
Associations
2018 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMembership Committee Chairperson
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSustaining Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Shaken Baby Syndrome: Murder, 3 Counts Felony Murder, Cruelty to Children, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty of Murder, Felony Murder, Cruelty to Children, Agg. Battery
Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Child Molestation, Child Molestation, False Imprisonment
Case Dismissed Before Trial
DUI
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Rape
Investigation closed without arrest
Child Molestation, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes
Investigation closed without arrest
Felony Murder, Cruelty to Children, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Murder charge dismissed at trial; Defendant pleaded to criminal negligence, accepted probation and First Offender conditions.
Education
2013
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Georgia
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1992
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Defending Sex Crimes: Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victim Cases
Direct Examination of the Medical Expert
2018
Miscarriage of Justice: Examining Factors that Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Misconduct Panel
2018
Defense of the Child Molestation Case in Georgia
Direct Examination of the Medical Expert
2018
Defending a Child Sex Abuse Case
Commitment to the Case: The First 60 Days
Publications
2019
The Georgia Defender
Co-Editor
2013
The Champion magazine
How We Handled a Sexsomnia Case
Languages
English