Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

Episode 58: Alcoholism, Recovery and TLAP with Tom Keyser

Join Judge Ron Rangel and Tom Keyser for Judge Rangel’s first video podcast of Beyond the Gavel as they discuss Tom’s individual ordeal with alcoholism, drug use, and recovery as an attorney. In this powerful episode, Tom opens up about the realities of addiction in the legal profession, the toll it can take on lawyers and their families, and the road that led him to seek help through TLAP, the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program [https://www.tlaphelps.org/]. Help is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, substance use or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for 24/7 support. Texas attorneys, judges and law students can also contact TLAP at 800-343-8527 for confidential help.

Episode 57: Inside the Life of a Criminal Defense Attorney with Alfonso Cabañas

Join Judge Ron  Rangel and criminal defense attorney Alfonso Cabañas [https://www.cabanaslaw.com/] as they pull the curtain back on the inner workings of a criminal defense attorney’s life: from early-morning dockets and endless client demands to managing multiple cases in different venues.

Episode 56: Juvenile Crime Trends with Judge William "Cruz" Shaw

Join Judge Ron Rangel and 436th Juvenile District Court Judge William "Cruz" Shaw as they discuss recent Bexar County juvenile crime trends, how the local juvenile system is addressing these challenges, and Cruz's unconventional approach to youthful offenders.

Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2062698/open_sms] Join Judge Rangel with Anissa Resendez and Ron Mata of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center as they discuss free mediation services. For more information on the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, visit bexar.org [https://www.bexar.org/1357/Dispute-Resolution-Center]. Support the show [https://tinyurl.com/JudgeRon]

Episode 54: Drug Court with Judge Ernie Glenn

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2062698/open_sms] Join Judge Rangel as he welcomes his very first judicial guest, Judge Ernie Glenn, for a powerful conversation about Bexar County’s Felony Drug Court and its impact on rehabilitation. Together, they explore how the program has transformed lives and helped thousands find a path to recovery. Support the show [https://tinyurl.com/JudgeRon]