meet JUDGE tametrice e. hodges
Having been born and raised in Jackson, I am a proud product of the Hinds County Head Start Program and Jackson Public Schools, where I attended Mary C. Jones Head Start, John Hopkins Elementary School, Walton Elementary School and Rowan Middle School. I am also an esteemed alumnus of the historical Piney Woods Country Life School, a graduate of Denison University, a four year liberal arts school, and a graduate of Mississippi College School of Law. Furthermore, I am a proud supporter of our Mississippi Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). I live in Jackson. I chose to live in my hometown because I believe in Hinds County.
Raised by a single parent until age fourteen, and later raised by my seventh grade reading teacher and her husband from age fourteen until law school, I know and understand the importance of keeping children and families safe, secure and stable. As a foster mom of two beautiful girls, I live it daily. I know and understand the needs of Hinds County.
I began my legal career in Hinds County, championing the rights of injured workers. Alongside my fight for injured workers, I served as a volunteer attorney with Mission First and other pro bono agencies. My interactions with families helped me realize my passion–children and families. When I opened my solo practice, I purposely specialized in family law. Fighting for families and children is tough. It takes a lot of grit and tenacity. Those successful fights led to my current position at the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, I now fight for justice, safety, and security for the citizens of Hinds County. I have received guilty verdicts from jury trials involving sex crimes, home invasions, and murder. I am a proven attorney with an abundance of courtroom experience.
I am dedicated to Hinds County and have been dedicated to its residents during my ten plus years of practice. I approach each person, each family, each client and each case with fairness in mind. I have had the honor of practicing in surrounding counties and beyond, but I am most proud of my work, involvement throughout the community and law practice in Hinds County.
AFFILIATIONS & INVOLVEMENTS
- I serve as an officer and member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of the Central Mississippi Chapter
- I am a proud member of Rho Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where I serve on various committees committed to service in our community.
- I am a Corporate Board Member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi.
- I am a past member of the Mississippi Bar Child Welfare and Advocacy Committee.
- I am a Past President of the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association.
- I am a volunteer at Stew Pot Opportunity Center.
- I am a member of the Greenbriar Neighborhood Association.
- I am a long-time member of New Jerusalem Church.
Experienced. Fair. Compassionate.
- Experienced. I am currently serving as Hinds County Chancery Court Judge. Sworn in on December 29, 2022, I prioritize children and families by prioritizing safety, promoting security, and providing stability. My life and legal experiences provide me with great insight and guide my fair and just decisions concerning children and families.
- Fair. All children and families receive fair solutions to their legal issues. As a judge, I listen and give opportunities for parties to make things right with one another through agreements. If the parties are unsuccessful, I provide a delicate balance of justice for all involved.
- Compassionate. My life experiences and legal experiences, coupled with my community involvement, have formed my understanding, empathy, dedication, and compassion for children and families.