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Joshua Dane Hodges
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Biography
Josh Hodges is not a typical lawyer, and his path to practicing law was anything but typical.
Soon after high school, Josh went to work full-time at a factory — not as a summer job between semesters, but as his living. He ran a machine that dipped hot pieces of metal into liquid plastic and came home every day dirty and smelling of burnt fumes. That job led to another factory job on third shift. During that season of his life, he often showed up to class at Miami Hamilton with nothing more than a thirty-minute nap in his car. He kept getting up. He kept showing up. He graduated with honors. Josh knows what it means to grind — and he knows what it means to struggle. That perspective matters when his clients sit across from him, often in some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
After earning his law degree Summa Cum Laude from Salmon P. Chase College of Law — where he served as Student Bar Association President and National Treasurer of the NLLSA — Josh was recruited to one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Midwestern United States. There, he worked on high-stakes civil litigation representing major corporations and governmental entities, gaining valuable experience on the defense side of personal injury claims — working alongside large corporations and insurance companies to defend against the very types of cases he handles today. He worked on a portfolio of cases where the total amount in dispute exceeded $100 million. That experience taught him exactly how these companies and their attorneys think, what defenses they raise, and how they work to minimize the value of a claim. He brings that insider knowledge to every case he handles today.
After years working with clients across the country and internationally, Josh made a deliberate decision: he came home to Hamilton, Ohio — where he lives, where his children go to school, and where his friends and family are — to serve the people of his community.
Today, as a Partner at Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers, Josh handles serious personal injury cases throughout Ohio. His practice focuses on cases where the stakes are highest: commercial trucking and semi-truck accidents, wrongful death claims, catastrophic injuries, and crashes involving negligent drivers and large corporations. Unlike many high-volume personal injury firms, Josh deliberately keeps his personal caseload limited — so that every client who retains him directly receives his full attention, not a file number. When a family anywhere in Ohio loses a loved one due to someone else’s negligence — whether on U.S. 35, I-71, I-75, or any road across the state — Josh fights to hold the responsible parties accountable and to pursue the full measure of justice the family deserves. His background working inside large corporate defense firms gives him a clear view of how insurers and corporations approach these cases — and he uses that knowledge to his clients’ advantage.
His team has recovered more than $10 million for injured Ohioans in 2025 alone.
Beyond the courtroom, Josh is a sought-after speaker on national legal podcasts and at conferences where he teaches lawyers how to build a meaningful presence in their local communities. He is a dedicated mentor to lawyers across the country who are starting their own firms — because he knows he would not be where he is today without people who helped him along the way.
As part of his deep love for the communities he serves, Josh spotlights local businesses and leaders across Ohio through his social media presence, @TheHometownLawyer. He lives in one of Hamilton’s historic neighborhoods with his wife, son, and daughter. He loves his family, his community, and gives his clients everything he has.
I am available to my clients 24/7.
I have experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides of these cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
Motorcycle Accident
10%
Personal Injury
10%
Trucking Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 10 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers
220 S 3rd Street, Hamilton, OH, 45011
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300 N Main Street, Ste 375, Middletown, OH, 45042
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111 South Barron Street, Eaton, OH, 45320
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21 N South St, Wilmington, OH, 45177
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106 S Main St, Washington Court House, OH, 43160
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203 S Scioto Street, Suite 227, Circleville, OH, 43113
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115 W Court St, Urbana, OH, 43078
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45 E Main St Suite 106, Xenia, OH, 45385
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139 W Columbus Ave ste 304, Bellefontaine, OH, 43311
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Posted by Karen | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer Joshua Hodges
I retained Mr. Hodges after I injured in a auto accident that was not my fault. My experience with him could not have been better. He was not only concerned with the case, but showed genuine concern for my well being. He made himself available and always thoroughly explained things to me through eve...
Joshua Dane Hodges's Lawyer Endorsements
"Josh is a kind and extremely diligent attorney with a wealth of experience and abundance of aggression. If you're looking for an attorney with the skill and resources to get you more compensation or fight for your rights, then Josh is who you need on your side."
"I would highly recommend Joshua to anyone looking for a skilled, dedicated, and effective advocate for a personal injury matter. I have known Joshua since he started practicing law, and have worked with him on a few cases. He is tenacious and trustworthy, and the go-to person I recommend clients to in Butler County, Ohio, and Hamilton Ohio. This attorney is worth every penny if a person wants their injury case handled properly."
"Josh is a very detailed attorney. I worked with him on a difficult personal injury case and was impressed with his zealous representation. He helped his clients achieve a favorable outcome and I recommend him for any personal injury incidents."
"Josh is a great attorney and has a passion to help his clients. He is very honest and courteous. I have worked with him on Car Accident and Criminal cases and he has provided the best service possible for my clients securing the best possible outcomes in their matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is active in the community and on AVVO. He regularly provides help insights to individuals on AVVO."
"I have know Josh for a long time and he has always struck me as someone who is smart, hardworking, and willing to take a stand. These attributes certainly will benefit his clients."
"Josh Hodges is the best lawyer in his area. He will fight harder and better for you than anyone else. He has the knowledge and experience you need for your situation. I am intimately aware of how excellent an attorney Josh is, and you will be extremely satisfied with his service and abilities."
"Josh is a true asset to his clients. As a colleague of mine, I have referred many clients to him for cases which I do not handle. He is a professional advocate who always keeps his clients first at hand."
"I have know Josh for more than five years, and I have been fortunate to work with him on a number of issues. Josh is an excellent attorney, and I am confident that any referrals I send him will receive absolutely first class legal representation."
"Josh is an extremely intelligent and determined attorney. He puts his clients needs first and works diligently to achieve the best results."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Ohio Rising Stars List, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
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2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
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2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Dean's List, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
2014
Dean's List, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
2013
Dean's List, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
2012
Dean's List, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
2010
Anthropology Department Award, Miami University
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Kruger & Hodges, LLC
2017 - 2018
Partner, Hodges & Perelmuter, LLC
2015 - 2017
Associate, Frost Brown Todd
Associations
2015 - Present
Butler County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Rotary ClubMember
2014 - 2015
Salmon P. Chase College of Law Student Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - 2015
National Latino/a Law Student AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Theft of a Firearm
Dismissed
Felony 5 Unauthorized Use of a Motorvehicle
Dismissed
Education
2015
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
J.D.
2011
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2026
Wilmington College
Marketing and Business in a Small town
2026
University of Cincinnati College of Law
The importance of networking and how social media can enhance your reputation
2026
Iowa State Bar Association, Annual Meeting Committee
Being a small-town lawyer
2026
Be Kind to Lawyers Day continuing legal education seminar
Hosted the Be Kind to Lawyers Day continuing legal education seminar for Ohio and Kentucky lawyers in 2024, 2025, and 2026
2025
The Business of Law 2025
The Business of Law 2025
2025
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing 2025
Using Social Media to Help Your Community…and Maybe Your Law Firm
2025
History of Hamilton
History of Hamilton
2024
Miami University Graduation 2024
Alumni Keynote Speaker
2023
Washington Court House Rotary Club
Personal Injury Law is not what you think it is
2017
Citizenship and Democracy Week
Immigration, Law, and Politics
2015
Northern Kentucky Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Graduate Speaker Northern Kentucky Salmon P. Chase College of Law 2015
2011
Miami University
Graduate Speaker Miami University 2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long after victim statement and demand letter will it take to get settlement?
04 Jan 2022
Q&A
I was on my way home 1 evening it was late and I fell asleep at the wheel and I rolled my durango 5 times and air bags did not ?
18 Jan 2019
Q&A
Can one adjuster change what another adjuster decided?
12 Jan 2019