Firm Overview

Federal Criminal Defense

Federal criminal cases are particularly serious and should be dealt with accordingly.  Federal charges embrace an inherent level of complexity which is uncommon to State criminal offenses.  Likewise, Federal Court is a unique and demanding practice arena wherein defense counsel must be well-versed in the nuances of the Bail Reform Act, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and all aspects of constitutional law or risk jeopardizing the client’s interests.

Kim Hodde devotes her entire practice to criminal defense with her primary focus being on federal cases.  She is able to knowledgeably oppose pretrial detention and advocate pretrial release for her clients under the Bail Reform Act.  Ms. Hodde understands and can navigate the complexities of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and appreciates the significant impact that the United States Supreme Court’s recent decisions in Blakely, Booker and Shepard have on the way that Federal Courts currently use the Sentencing Guidelines.  She has the constitutional foresight to spot the important issues in a case and to litigate defects in the prosecution.

The Law Office of Kimberly S. Hodde Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense practice is experienced in defending complex, federal criminal cases.  With the state of federal law being so dynamic and unsettled, Kimberly S. Hodde works with her clients to make sure they understand all aspects of their case so that they can make educated decisions about how their cases are handled.  She combines her fundamental knowledge about legal and factual defenses with a profound work ethic to structure winning defenses.  Given the recent, significant changes in the law, it is important that the attorney you choose be steeped in federal court experience and be current on the recent legal developments which have changed federal practice.  Contact Kimberly S. Hodde if you have been charged or are facing the potential of being charged with a federal crime.

Nashville Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Whether in Federal Court in Nashville or elsewhere in the Sixth Circuit, most cases involve complex facts and law, and require organizing vast amounts of material, some of which, to an untrained eye, may appear to be trivial, but if found and recognized in time, could make an important difference in your criminal defense case.  Whether in federal or state court, Kimberly S. Hodde brings to your case her painstaking organizational skills. If you have been indicted with a complex white-collar crime, like Medicare or Bank fraud, your defense depends on your lawyer being able to sort through thousands of forms, invoices, receipts and other documentation. But while capable of working with the complex side of your criminal defense, she never ignores the simple, human side of the legal profession.  Whether in custody, on bond or conditional pretrial release, she spends a tremendous amount of time with her clients.  She makes certain you understand the seriousness of your situation and your options, that you understand how she is handling your case and, most important, why she is doing it. Contact Kim Hodde for a straightforward discussion about your case, and how she can help as your criminal defense attorney.

Kimberly S. Hodde, Esq.
Hodde & Associates
40 Music Square East
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
 (615) 242-4200
 (615) 242-8115