Скачать или смотреть Balancing Justice and Humanity: A Conversation with Judge Angela Duncan | LWB - Ep 27

In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Judge Angela Duncan of Gwinnett County joins Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa to share her journey from Army reservist and private investigator to the youngest judge in Georgia - and now a leader in accountability courts. Judge Duncan opens up about the challenges of family and criminal cases, her passion for drug and parent accountability courts, and why balancing justice with compassion is at the heart of her judicial philosophy. Expect moving stories, courtroom candor, and even a little Dallas Cowboys fandom.

🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👩‍⚖️ Guest: Judge Angela Duncan, Superior Court of Gwinnett County
👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense. No billboards. No BS.

🔍 You’ll Learn:
• How Judge Duncan’s military and family shaped her career in law
• What accountability courts are and why they matter
• The difference between being an advocate vs. being a judge
• Common attorney mistakes and courtroom pet peeves
• Real-life stories of redemption from drug court and parent accountability court

📌 Chapters:
00:52 – Introducing Judge Angela Duncan
02:23 – Military service and path to law school
08:44 – Learning from mentors and her father’s practice
12:00 – Deciding to become a judge
14:53 – Perspectives on domestic vs. criminal cases
16:19 – Emotional custody case with international implications
18:05 – Drug testing surprises in court
22:48 – Courtroom pet peeves and professionalism
27:14 – Dress code and respect in court
32:30 – Passion for accountability courts
34:46 – Stories of transformation in accountability programs
39:02 – Addiction as a disease and the fight for recovery
41:06 – Remembering a participant’s legacy
42:26 – Favorite films and pop culture confessions

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🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge — https://www.bleedingedge.tv
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