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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 sex crimes, including Child Molestation, Child Pornography, 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.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2013
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2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245, Decatur, GA, 30033-5983
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288 S Main Street, Madison, GA, 30650
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Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thoughtful and Proactive
We hired Foss Hodges after a horrible and false accusation. With the extreme charges, Mr. Hodges was able to explain all avenues we could pursue, how the court works, and what outcomes would look like. He was honest, straight forward, respectful knowing this was the most difficult thing our family ev...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A beacon in the Storm
A family member was arrested and charged with cruelty to children in the first degree of our eleven week old grandchild. Our family was devastated. After six months of delayed court actions because of COVID we sought out an attorney who took out a proactive approach to our situation. Our current att...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime
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...
Posted by Monte | January 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Review from Monte Franks
I hired Foss Hodges as my attorney because of his knowledge and experience in this field. Without a doubt, he provided me with the best guidance and knowledge I could have gotten. He was straight forward and did not sugar coat anything or drown me in lawyer speak. He was incredibly respectful and se...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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
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
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
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty of Murder, Felony Murder, Cruelty to Children, Agg. Battery
Case Dismissed Before Trial
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Investigation closed without arrest
Investigation closed without arrest
Murder charge dismissed at trial; Defendant pleaded to criminal negligence, accepted probation and First Offender conditions.
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Direct Examination of the Medical Expert
2018
Misconduct Panel
2018
Direct Examination of the Medical Expert
2018
Commitment to the Case: The First 60 Days
2019
2013
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