Foss Gilbert Hodges

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Foss Gilbert Hodges

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Child Abuse, Criminal Defense, Appeals

2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245, Decatur, GA

About Foss

Biography

Defending people accused of Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, & other serious offenses in GA.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 30%

30%
Criminal Defense 30%

30%
Sex Crime 30%

30%
Appeals 10%

10%

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Peters, Rubin, Sheffield & Hodges, PA

2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245, Decatur, GA, 30033-5983

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Foss Gilbert Hodges's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Abuse

Posted by Jesse | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Child Abuse (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

Foss Hodges has been the light in the dark in my case. A daughter on the brink of death and me being accused of shaking my child in the blink of an eye my family's life was changed forever. This was my reality facing three felony charges of Child Cruelty to the 1st, aggravated assault, and assault an...d battery on my 5-month-old daughter. I found Foss Hodges after going through another lawyer and a public defender and setting up a time and an interview. Foss wanted to meet the entire family and the friends who could show up, Foss began to introduce himself and more importantly, wanted to know about me and my family. Foss cared, it was the first time I had spoken to someone who wanted to hear from my family and was willing to speak with them about the case to help ease any confusion we may have. Also, a huge plus was he wanted to work with experts and he had some of his own including wanting to give the one I had in mind a call and to at least learn with them. Foss gave us a checklist to do with everything he needed as well as anything we thought would help him in any way. Then we went to work, we were a team working towards one goal and that was to prove my innocence and to put my family back together. Foss Hodges's first act of business is very unique, it's to stop an indictment if it hasn’t been indicted already. He states very clearly I can't promise you anything but the fact I will give you the best effort and I am going to put in the work. Any lawyer who tells you they can promise you a dropped case or an innocent verdict is something to pay attention to because that is not a thing. Foss then asked me to take a polygraph and then came to my house personally to do a walk-through and see my house and exactly how the incident transpired. Foss took the extra steps to fully understand what happened and educated himself about the step-by-step instead of just taking my statement and that’s it. Foss wants to be there and see it with his own eyes, then after that, he wants to try to meet the District Attorney to stop the Indictment if possible. We waited a year and a half it felt like before the DA responded to him then she would talk about meeting and then leave the office and someone else would get the case, or it would be “lost” for a few months then a new DA would take it and not respond to him all over again. Foss was persistent and never stopped with the correspondence to try to get a meeting to show the binder he built with all of his hard work and the expert testimonies with the polygraph test and all the Character reference letters with photos of the family and all. Foss kept my family updated and was very frequent with phone calls and if you had a rough time you could just call him to talk, he was there for me and my wife in a time when we didn’t know what to do. Foss fought for my life for 3 years he won a bond modification to get me home to my family then 8 months later he went on to meet with the DA over my case and she dropped all charges over a six-minute phone call with my wife. Foss Hodges gave me my life back I have never seen anyone care or work so hard for anyone in my life, he was exceeding and doing things every lawyer I worked with before was just not there. I would trust Foss Hodge with my life again and I am telling you if you are uncertain about the situation you are in and if you are reading this I know you are scared like I was. Please just give him a call and at the very least listen to what he has to say let him hear your story and then let him work for you like he did for me. He can't promise you the same outcome as me but that’s what he told me too and here I am writing this review after being free from the nightmare with a healthy family working on my master because of this man. I owe him my life.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Excellent Attorney and Law Firm

If you have been falsely accused of sex crimes or child abuse then you have come to the right place. Mr Hodges and his firm are experts in their field and are outstanding to work with. Mr Hodges was engaged from the first phone call and spent time reviewing my case with me in detail before I had ev...en hired him. You will not find a more compassionate, fair, and honest attorney. Having someone in your corner that genuinely believes in your innocence and is willing to fight for it is comforting and reassuring during a difficult and stressful time. I highly recommend Mr Hodges law services for anyone who needs defense from false allegations.

Posted by Nicole | November 15, 2017 | Child Abuse

Amazing Attorney!

I actually did not have the opportunity to hire him, yet he called and spent well over an hour of his precious time talking to me and pointing me in the right direction to help me. His altruistic attitude was exemplary in this dog-eat-dog world. I immediately trusted him for his knowledgeable approac...h and obvious concern and compassion for my situation with an unfair CPS allegation launched against me by a former disgruntled employee. I'm grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer they can fully trust.

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Foss Gilbert Hodges's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Stern

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lawrence Zimmerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Rubin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Joseph Key

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Granims

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jeffrey Brickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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William Hardman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

Membership Committee Chairperson

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sustaining 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.

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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

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