Charles E. Hodum

Charles E. Hodum is a Tennessee and Mississippi lawyer who has practiced law since 1986. He represents clients in divorce, family law, criminal defense, business, corporate, entertainment, and litigation matters. His work includes difficult family disputes, misdemeanor and felony defense, personal service contract negotiations, and representation of entertainment figures, songwriters, performers, producers, and event promoters. Clients rely on his guidance when legal concerns require preparation, judgment, and courtroom advocacy.

Hodum earned a J.D. from Memphis State School of Law in 1986. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Memphis State University in 1982. He also attended Vanderbilt University Law School in 2005 for coursework in the entertainment law industry. His education supports a practice involving litigation strategy, negotiation, business analysis, entertainment contracts, and practical counseling for clients facing complex legal decisions.

Hodum first served as an Assistant District Attorney General for the Tenth Judicial District in East Tennessee. He has appeared before state courts throughout Tennessee and Mississippi in bench trials and jury trials. His practice has included family law, criminal defense, business and corporate representation, and entertainment-related matters. He has also served as special counsel in matters in Texas and Arkansas, adding broader litigation and advisory experience.

Charles E. Hodum is admitted before the Tennessee Circuit, Chancery, Juvenile, and Probate State Courts, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Mississippi Circuit, Chancery, County, and Justice Courts, and federal district and appellate courts in Tennessee and Mississippi. He has spoken at legal seminars sponsored by the University of Mississippi Law School and the Mississippi Bar Association Family Law Section. Hodum helps clients address disputes through direct advocacy and practical legal judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hodum Law, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, The Mississippi Bar

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi

Education

• Memphis State School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Memphis State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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