Foss Hodges
Top rated criminal defense attorney in Decatur, Georgia
Peters, Rubin, Sheffield, & Hodges P.A.
Practice Areas: Criminal defense, White collar crimes; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2013
Education: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 Call today:
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2786 North Decatur RoadSuite 245
Decatur, GA 30033 Visit website
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Foss Hodges is a partner at the law firm Peters, Rubin, Sheffield, & Hodges P.A. located in Decatur, Georgia. He focuses his practice on defending clients who are accused of committing crimes against children and other serious crimes, including child abuse, cruelty to children, shaken baby syndrome, child sexual abuse, child pornography, unexplained fractures, sex crimes, rape, sexual battery, felony murder and abusive head trauma.
Mr. Hodges is an empathetic attorney who understands the consequences of being accused of wrongdoing, especially when it is against children, and fights aggressively for his clients. He has a long list of significant successes through his persistent hard work, dedication and exceptional skill. He provides sound and experienced counsel to all his clients with an unwavering commitment to their needs.
Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in English language and literature, Mr. Hodges graduated from the University of Georgia. He went on to pursue his master’s in business administration from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business. In 2010, he attended Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2013.
While in law school, Mr. Hodges served as a law clerk at the Macon Circuit Public Defender's Office. He is also a graduate of the Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program and the National Criminal Defense College, having attended two of the most thorough trial practice programs.
Mr. Hodges is active in the legal community and is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also serves as the co-editor of The Georgia Defender, which is the GACDL’s newsletter. For his notable legal work, he has received a 10/10 rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Criminal defense, Criminal defense: white collarFocus areas
Assault & battery, Criminal law, False accusations, Felony, Juvenile delinquency, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex offenses, Criminal domestic violence, White collar crime
- 90% Criminal defense
- 10% Criminal defense: white collar
First Admitted: 2013, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://justiceingeorgia.com/attorney/foss-g-hodges/
Educational Background:
- National Criminal Defense College, Macon, GA, 2017
- Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, Athens, GA, 2014
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Legislative Policy Advocate, GACDL Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Week at the Capitol, 2019
- Chair, GACDL Membership Committee, 2018
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“NACDL”), 2015
- Sustaining Member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“GACDL”), 2013
Honors/Awards:
- President's Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), 2021
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Seminar, Atlanta, Lecturer, Medical Records: The Stories They Tell, Doug Peters’ Defense of the Child Molestation Case in Georgia, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2022
- Seminar, Young Harris, GA, Lecturer, Cross Examination of the Child Witness, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Fall Seminar, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
- Webinar, Program Director, Practicing in a Pandemic World, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
- Seminar, Las Vegas, Lecturer, Direct Examination of the Medical Expert, Defending Sex Crimes: Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victim Cases, National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2019
- Seminar, Atlanta, Lecturer, Direct Examination of the Medical Expert, Doug Peters’ Defense of the Child Molestation Case in Georgia, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2018
- Conference, Atlanta, Panelist, Miscarriage of Justice: Examining Facts that Lead to Wrongful Convictions, Emory Law School Public Interest Committee, Law School, Legal Community, 2018
- Seminar, Atlanta, Lecturer, Commitment to the Case: The First 60 Days, Defending a Child Sex Abuse Case, Georgia Public Defender Council, 2018
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Hodges gets Pre-Trial Diversion and dismissal of all charges for client facing 5-20 years in prison for First Degree Cruelty to Children based on allegations he violently, maliciously broke his step-son's arm., 2022
- Indictment for Child Molestation dismissed for father accused of touching his son's penis with sexual intent. Where client was facing a mandatory minimum 5-20 years in prison and a lifetime on the Sex Offender Registry, Defense Attorneys negotiated a First Offender plea to a lesser, non-sexual offense, with probation, no prison, no Sex Offender Registry, and immediate record restriction. As a First Offender, the client’s plea is not a conviction – upon completion of his sentence, his case will be discharged with no adjudication of guilt., 2022
- After more than 7 years of extensive, persistent pre-trial litigation by Defense Counsel, Murder charges against client dismissed with prejudice., 2021
- Prosecution barred from seeking death penalty in Murder case, where court agrees with Defense Counsel that prosecution was impermissibly vindictive in seeking death penalty., 2021
- Hodges gets Juvenile Court probation for youth charged as an adult and facing up to Life in prison for Aggravated Sexual Battery, Child Molestation, and Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes., 2021
- Case closed without arrest for parents under investigation for Child Abuse because an Unexplained Fracture of their baby’s clavicle. Hodges convinces detective that the injury was likely caused by underlying medical conditions and birth trauma, not abuse., 2021
- Indictment for Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitationdismissed in “Internet Chatroom Sting” case. Where Client faced up to 80 years in prison, Hodges obtains plea to lesser offense, First Offender, house arrest and probation, no jail or prison. When client successfully completes his sentence, he will be discharged and exonerated, will automatically come off the Sex Offender Registry, and will have no conviction on his record., 2021
- Case closed without arrest for Client under investigation for Child Molestation and Aggravated Sexual Battery., 2021
- Hodges intervenes to prevent arrest of Client under investigation for alleged sexual, physical, and mental Child Abuse of his son., 2021
- Hodges identifies and stops “Sextortion” scheme, ending exploitation, blackmail, and harassment of Client., 2020
- Aggravated Child Molestation investigation ends without arrest where defense counsel proves allegation and purported confession were product of misunderstanding, improper influence, and suggestibility., 2020
- Hodges identifies and intervenes in “Sextortion” scheme, ending nightmare for Client victimized by blackmailer. , 2020
- Client facing up to 15 years for Vehicular Homicide gets time served and First Offender probation, where Hodges’ extensive investigation proves that State’s purported evidence of Client’s conduct, behavior, and rate of speed was inaccurate and inadequate. As a First Offender, Client’s plea is not a conviction – upon completion of his sentence, his case will be discharged, and the record of his arrest will be restricted., 2020
- Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, and Child Molestation charges dismissed; defense counsel convinces prosecution to drop the case without seeking an indictment., 2020
- Sexual Assault charges reduced to non-sexual offense for teacher who pleaded guilty to having romantic relationship with student. Where client was facing up to 25 years in prison, Defense Attorneys negotiated a First Offender plea to a lesser, non-sexual offense, no Sex Offender Registry, 90 days in the local jail, followed by probation. As a First Offender, the client’s plea is not a conviction – upon completion of her sentence, her case will be discharged, and the record of her arrest will be restricted., 2019
- Indictment for Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics dismissed where defense lawyers prove that client was simply “along for the ride” when co-defendants picked up a package of drugs. Client was facing felony charges and many years in prison. He pleaded to misdemeanor Possession of Drug Related Objects and was sentenced to probation., 2019
- After 3 years, case resolved with plea to lesser charges, time served, one year on house arrest, and probation for man facing up to Life in prison for multiple sexual offenses (including Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Sodomy, and Child Molestation) against 3 different children., 2019
- Case dismissed without arrest for client under investigation for Sexual Battery., 2019
- Hodges gets Aggravated Sexual Battery, Child Molestation, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes case transferred from adult court to juvenile court for youth., 2019
- Aggravated Child Molestation and Aggravated Sodomy charges placed on Dead Docket where Defense Counsel raises Sexsomnia (“Sleep Sex”) defense and State elects not to proceed to trial., 2018
- Hodges obtains dismissal of Incest charge for man facing up to 30 years in prison. Client pleads to non-sexual offense, keeping him out of prison and off the Sex Offender Registry. , 2018
- College campus Rape/Sexual Assault charges dismissed; client pleads to non-sexual misdemeanor charge with probation., 2018
- Hodges gets Kidnapping conviction reversed by Supreme Court of Georgia., 2018
- First Offender plea, no conviction, and probation for government employee facing jail time for Sexual Battery against coworker., 2018
- Felony Cruelty to Children charges dismissed for woman accused of physically abusing her son, facing up to 10 years in prison. Client pleads to misdemeanor Simple Battery, First Offender, no conviction, and 12 months probation., 2018
- Hodges obtains pre-trial diversion and dismissal for client charged with Sexual Battery. , 2017
- Felony Cruelty to Children charges dismissed for police officer facing up to 20 years in prison for physically abusing his son. Client pleads to misdemeanor Battery Family Violence, First Offender, no conviction, 12 months probation. , 2017
- Hodges obtains dismissal of 10-year old Theft case against school employee., 2016
- Jury finds client Not Guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, andCruelty to Children in trial involving allegations of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma. Jury convicts on one count of Aggravated Assault. , 2016
- Family Violence Battery investigation terminated without arrest., 2016
- Hodges convinces DFCS to drop Child Abuse case against teacher accused of physically assaulting young student, enabling teacher to avoid sanctions at school and keep her job. , 2016
- Charges dismissed in Juvenile Court for client accused of Rape, Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Sodomy, and False Imprisonment. , 2015
- Forcible Rape investigation against client dismissed without arrest., 2015
- Hodges obtains pretrial diversion and dismissal for man charged with Indecent Exposure and False Statements to police., 2015
- Investigation terminated without arrest for man already on Sex Offender Registry for prior case, and accused of Child Molestation for touching teenaged stepdaughter., 2014
- In the middle of trial for Felony Murder, client accepts State’s offer to plead to Cruelty to Children, First Offender, no conviction, and probation. Client was accused of causing the death of his infant son by Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and was facing up to Life Without Parole., 2014
Office location for Foss Hodges
2786 North Decatur Road
Suite 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: 404-585-3703
Selections
1 Year Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2023
