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Jerome P. Hoffer
also known as Jerry Hoffer
About Jerome
Biography
Mr. Hoffer has been a practicing attorney since 1991. Divorce and Family Law are the bulk of Mr. Hoffer’s caseload. After working with several other attorneys after law school, Mr. Hoffer opened his own office on North Ocoee Street in the Spring of 1996.
In over twenty plus years of practice, Mr. Hoffer has handled thousands of divorces, custody, child support and juvenile cases. He has also tried several civil and criminal jury trials over the years representing clients facing a variety of charges including rape, murder, attempted murder, possession of controlled substances, and driving under the influence. Mr. Hoffer has also practiced in the Court of Appeals and has maintained a membership with the Bradley County Bar Association since 1991 including a stint as President in 2015-2016. He is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and past member of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Mr. Hoffer serves on the Board of Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections.
In 2001, the Tennessee Supreme Court certified Mr. Hoffer as a Rule 31 Family Mediator. Since then, hundreds of attorneys and individuals from Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, Knox, and McMinn, and Rhea Counties have hired Mr. Hoffer to act as a mediator in order to facilitate agreements in divorce, custody or other family law cases.
Mr. Hoffer is married to Lisa and together they have raised four girls, two of whom are now married. Lisa and Jerry have two grandchildren and one on the way.
Credentials:
- Admitted to Tennessee Bar 1991
- Admitted to U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, 1992
- Certified by Tennessee Supreme Court as Rule 31 Mediator 2001
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the Tennessee Bar Association/ Past President
- Member of the Bradley County Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member of TBA
- Former Board Member of Southeast Tennessee Legal Services
- Current Member of Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections
- Former Member of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
- Former Juvenile Court Referee
- Attended University of Akron, School of Law J.D. 1991
- Attended John Carroll University B.A. 1988
- Enjoys (most of the time) training for and running in Marathons
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Licensed in Tennessee for 35 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jerome P. Hoffer
140 North Ocoee St Ste 100, Cleveland, TN, 37311
Jerry Hoffer Attorney At Law, PC
140 North Ocoee Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, TN, 37311
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Posted by Melissa | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce/Custody
Jerry is a tell it like it is attorney. He will not give you falsehoods or guarantees of victory. I cannot thank him enough for guiding me through my divorce and an even more difficult custody issue. His knowledge and expertise brought me to the perfect outcome. It was a long road but I received fu...
Posted by Alicia | January 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Honest and Direct!
I’m absolutely grateful to Jerry Hoffer and his expertise in family court cases. This would have been an agonizing year if it weren’t for his help. He is very straightforward and gets to the point. He uses the facts and details pertaining to you and your circumstances to give you the best outcome pos...
Posted by Sigrid | January 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Representation
Mr. Hoffer and his team provided me with excellent representation in my divorce proceedings and subsequent issues arising thereafter. His knowledge of the laws and expertise in the sometimes emotional minutia of complex divorce arrangements made me feel more at peace during the process and that I was...
Posted by Genevieve Akbarut | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best in the Business
Huge fan of Jerry and his team they were able to help with an issue that has been dragged out for years after divorce. They are the best in the business. Living out of town and having Jerry represent me has been a blessing. Love the communication and the concerns are met quickly.
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A True Pro
I hired Mr. Hoffer based on a verbal recommendation from a close friend for a custody/ relocation case. This is a decision I do NOT regret and I would recommend him time again!!! He is versed in the laws and statutes and was well-prepared for the trial. His lines of questioning are all based on ap...
Jerome P. Hoffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hoffer has one of the best reputations in the community. While I've not had the opportunity to have a case opposite him, his work in court speaks for itself. He is an excellent attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have worked opposite Jerry on numerous divorce and custody cases through the years Jerry is a very strong advocate for his clients and enjoys the respect and admiration of the legal community and local judges. Jerry is excellent at settling cases to spare his clients the heartache of a trial if it can be worked out. However, if it is a case that must be tried, he fights as hard as any attorney I have seen. He has the years under his belt to handle any domestic case. He's a great guy and great lawyer. If you chooose him you will not be disappointed."
"This attorney continues his commitment to excellence as a lawyer by staying current on the new education that is being taught on the practice of being a lawyer."
"This attorney is committed to being an excellent lawyer by not only being educated, but by keeping up to date on the new education that is being taught about the practice of being a lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Pro Bono Firm of Distinction, Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law P.C.
Associations
1991 - Present
Bradley County Bar AssociationPresident 2015-2016
Tennessee Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Alimony Modification Denied
Favorable for Mr. Hoffer's Client
Education
N/A
UNIV AKRON
law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers