Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel
The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly.
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Episode 60: Child Protective Services with Judge Raul Perales (opens the original)
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Join Judge Ron Rangel as he sits with Bexar County Children’s Court Associate Judge Raul Perales for a candid look inside the child welfare court system. They discuss how CPS cases reach the courtroom, common misconceptions families have about the process, the lasting effects of childhood trauma and the difficult balance between protecting vulnerable children and keeping families together.
Bonus: Catching Up With Judge Rangel (opens the original)
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In this special 12-minute bonus commentary, Judge Ron Rangel steps beyond the courtroom for a personal and candid conversation about what’s been happening in his life and the courts lately. This engaging check-in goes beyond the cases and the courtroom to offer a closer look at the Judge behind the gavel.
Episode 59: The Public Defender's Office with Steven Gilmore (opens the original)
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Join Judge Ron Rangel and Deputy Chief Public Defender Steven Gilmore to discuss common misconceptions about public defense and the intricacies of representing indigent defendants. Gilmore also speaks to his commitment to the legal community, writ large, through his work with Movement Lawyering.
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