Thomas Ross is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with extensive felony trial experience.
Licensed in Texas in 2012, he began his career advocating for wrongfully convicted individuals through the Texas Innocence Network, including work on death row cases. He later served as the chief felony public defender for Texas’s 69th Judicial District, representing clients across multiple counties and gaining significant jury trial experience.
Practicing in both Tennessee and Texas, Thomas Ross is recognized as an aggressive trial attorney who brings a strategic and relentless approach to defending clients facing serious criminal charges, including DUI, drug offenses, sex crimes, and homicide. He is known for his ability to dismantle the prosecution’s case through thorough investigation, sharp cross-examination, and persuasive advocacy before a jury.
With a strong belief in fighting for every client as if the case is going to trial, he brings years of experience handling complex and high-stakes cases, and is committed to delivering results through preparation, tenacity, and a deep understanding of criminal law.
Dunham & Jones Law Firm, P.C.
Managing Attorney
Oct. 2023 – June 2025
Nashville, Tennessee
Managing Attorney
Feb. 2019 – Oct. 2023
Greater Houston, Texas
Jim Adler & Associates
Attorney
Oct. 2017 – Nov. 2018
Houston, Texas
Corso Law Group
Associate Attorney
2014 – 2017
Houston, Texas Area
Pingelton Law Office PC
Assistant Public Defender
April 2013 – Dec. 2014
Dumas, Texas
Law Office of Wendell Odom and Neal Davis
Law Clerk
March 2011 – Nov. 2012
Houston, Texas
UHLC Civil Practice Clinic
Student Attorney
Jan. 2011 – July 2011
Houston, Texas
Texas Innocence Network
Intern
May 2010 – Aug 2010
Houston, Texas