Thomas Ross

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 throughout Nashville, Davidson County, and Middle Tennessee. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Ross defends clients accused of DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, theft, weapons offenses, sex crimes, violent crimes, and homicide.

Mr. Ross brings more than a decade of criminal defense experience to clients throughout the Nashville area. Licensed to practice law in Texas in 2012 before expanding his practice to Tennessee, he began his legal career advocating for wrongfully convicted individuals through the Texas Innocence Network, including work on death row cases. That experience provided a strong foundation in criminal investigations, forensic evidence, wrongful convictions, and post-conviction litigation.

Mr. Ross later served as Chief Felony Public Defender for Texas's 69th Judicial District, where he represented clients charged with serious felony offenses across multiple counties. He handled complex criminal matters from pretrial litigation through jury trials, sentencing, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings, developing extensive courtroom experience in high-stakes cases.

Today, Mr. Ross applies that trial experience to defending individuals throughout the Nashville metropolitan area. He carefully evaluates every aspect of the prosecution's case, including police investigations, witness credibility, forensic evidence, and constitutional issues, to identify opportunities to suppress evidence, negotiate favorable resolutions, or present a compelling defense at trial when necessary.

Known for his thorough preparation and strategic approach, Mr. Ross believes every criminal case should be prepared as if it will ultimately be decided by a jury. This trial-focused mindset helps position his clients for the strongest possible outcome, whether through dismissal, negotiated resolution, or courtroom advocacy.

At Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, Mr. Ross works closely with clients from the earliest stages of a criminal investigation through the conclusion of their cases. He provides straightforward guidance, aggressive representation, and personalized defense strategies designed to protect his clients' rights, reputations, and futures throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee.