Bryan Hoss
Bryan Hoss
Attorney
Criminal and Appellate Practice
Bryan Hoss provides criminal defense in Tennessee, Georgia, and federal courts, representing clients in cases ranging from DUI and other misdemeanors to serious felony charges, including homicide and death penalty cases. He has tried high-stakes matters in both state and federal court, including a recent federal trial in the Eastern District of Tennessee where he secured the first acquittal of its kind in a war crimes prosecution. In a separate death penalty case, Mr. Hoss was part of a defense team that persuaded a jury to spare his client’s life.
Mr. Hoss is known for his proactive defense work in the investigative stage, often helping clients avoid criminal charges before they are filed. When charges do arise, he has the training, knowledge, and courtroom experience to represent clients from investigation through jury trial. For over twenty years, he has defended clients in sensitive and high-profile cases, building a reputation as a trusted advocate in complex criminal matters.
The best trial lawyers also bring appellate experience, and Mr. Hoss regularly represents clients on appeal in both civil and criminal cases. He has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has filed petitions for review in the United States Supreme Court. His appellate advocacy ensures that his clients’ rights are protected at every level.
Legal Organizations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys member
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers member
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys member
- Chattanooga Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers member
Civil Representation
In addition to his criminal defense practice, Bryan Hoss represents clients in a broad range of civil matters. He has secured significant recoveries for individuals injured in automobile and trucking accidents, including a case against a logging truck company that resulted in life-changing compensation for clients who suffered catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He has also litigated food-borne illness claims, from E. coli poisoning to vibrio vulnificus, holding companies accountable when negligence harms consumers.
Mr. Hoss has successfully represented workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation cases, collecting millions of dollars in damages against employers. He also represents law enforcement officers through the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), defending officers facing departmental discipline or civil rights lawsuits.
Whether advocating for someone facing criminal charges, an injured family, or an employee seeking justice, Bryan Hoss brings experience, determination, and skill to every case.
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Personal
Bryan enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and four kids.
Education
Prior to beginning law school, Mr. Hoss worked in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office assisting various prosecutors with major felony cases. He worked on over a dozen homicide trials in the Hamilton County Courts including the infamous Signal Mountain Murder case.
Mr. Hoss attended the University of Memphis for his law degree. While at U of M, Mr. Hoss received the award of Merit for Outstanding Trial Advocacy at the National Trial Competition and the Professor Joe A. Moore Award for his outstanding achievements emphasizing oral advocacy and was a member of the Moot Court Board.
Mr. Hoss has taught Criminal Law as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee.