Thomas Ross is a Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Ross has handled a wide range of complex criminal cases, including DUI offenses, drug crimes, sex crime allegations, violent crimes, and homicide cases.
Licensed to practice law in Texas in 2012, Mr. Ross began his legal career advocating for wrongfully convicted individuals through the Texas Innocence Network, including work on death row cases. This early experience provided valuable insight into criminal investigations, wrongful convictions, forensic evidence, and post-conviction litigation.
Mr. Ross later served as Chief Felony Public Defender for Texas's 69th Judicial District, representing clients charged with serious felony offenses across multiple counties. In that role, he developed substantial courtroom and jury trial experience while defending individuals facing some of the most serious criminal allegations under Texas law.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Ross has represented clients at every stage of the criminal process, from investigation and pretrial proceedings through jury trials, sentencing hearings, appeals, and post-conviction matters. His experience handling high-stakes felony cases provides valuable perspective when evaluating evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution's case, and developing effective defense strategies.
Practicing in both Tennessee and Texas, Mr. Ross approaches every case with thorough preparation, strategic case analysis, and a commitment to protecting the rights of his clients. He believes that preparing every case as though it will proceed to trial is essential to achieving the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation, litigation, or jury advocacy.
At Michael & Associates, Mr. Ross works closely with clients to analyze the facts of each case, challenge the government's evidence, and pursue the strongest available defense based on the unique circumstances of the matter.
