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Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

Judge Ron Rangel
Criminal Justice System
Mental Health
Genene Jones
Bexar County
Criminal Defense
Bexar County District Attorney's Office
Mentorship
St. Mary's University Law School
Human Trafficking
San Antonio
Drug Courts
Substance Use Disorder
Andre Mcdonald
Murders Of Infants
Mark Benavides
Law School Costs
Expunction
Nondisclosure
Self-Care
Recidivism

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. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand... more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Alfonso Cabañas 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 differe... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Gilmore
Deputy Chief Public Defender, Bear County
Bear County Public Defender's Office
Episode: Episode 59: The Public Defender's Office with Steven Gilmore
Tom Keyser
Attorney with family/criminal practice and TLAP involvement
San Antonio law practice (family/criminal law)
Episode: Episode 58: Alcoholism, Recovery and TLAP with Tom Keyser
Alfonso Cabañas
Owner of Cabañas Law Firm, PLLC; criminal defense attorney active in state and federal courts in Texas
Cabañas Law Firm, PLLC
Episode: Episode 57: Inside the Life of a Criminal Defense Attorney with Alfonso Cabañas
William Cruz Shaw
436th Juvenile District Court Judge
Bear County, Texas
Episode: Episode 56: Juvenile Crime Trends with Judge William "Cruz" Shaw
Ron Mata
Intake coordinator at the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Episode: Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata
Anissa Resendez
Intake coordinator at the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Episode: Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata
Judge Ernie Glenn
Felony Drug Court Judge in Bexar County
Bexar County
Episode: Episode 54: Drug Court with Judge Ernie Glenn
Pamela Allen
CEO of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, advocate for families in crisis, mother of a special needs child.
Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach
Episode: Episode 53: The Baby Moses Law with Pamela Allen
Anthony Rodriguez
An investigator with the District Attorney's Office
District Attorney's Office
Episode: Episode 51: The BBQ Murders with Anthony Rodriguez Pt. 2

Hosts

Ron Rangel
Host of Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel
Judge Ron Rangel
Host of Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Awesome!

    This is like being behind the scenes of the justice system. You get to meet the people and learn so much about the world of law.

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    United States3 years ago
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    Yes! Yes! Great content. How did I not know about this?

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    United States3 years ago

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Great for anyone considering a career in law or policy.
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Episode 59: The Public Defender's Office with Steven Gilmore
Q: Why is the Public Defender's Office able to provide a more holistic defense than private counsel in many cases?
Because we have an integrated team of attorneys, social workers, investigators, and paralegals, plus a focus on a full spectrum of services from misdemeanor to complex felony cases. This enables us to evaluate and address factors like mental health, substance abuse, housing, and family dynamics—providing a defense that considers the person as a whole rather than just the charges.
Episode 59: The Public Defender's Office with Steven Gilmore
Q: What does Movement Lawyering mean to you, and how has it influenced your practice?
Movement Lawyering involves working with social organizations to advance the client's goals, often engaging in activism or public demonstrations, and using legal advocacy to support broader civil rights objectives beyond individual cases. It has guided how I select matters, collaborate with other lawyers, and frame cases to address systemic issues as well as the individual defense.
Episode 57: Inside the Life of a Criminal Defense Attorney with Alfonso Cabañas
Q: The double-magistration is inefficient in Bear County. How do we get rid of it?
Alfonso explains that the issue involves coordination between city and county magistration offices, a need for unified procedures, and reassessment of facilities and costs; he suggests centralized magistrate authority and better inter-agency collaboration as solutions.
Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata
Q: What kinds of disputes does the center handle?
They handle a wide range of civil disputes including neighbor disputes, landlord-tenant issues, consumer issues, and, in recent years, criminal mediation referred by the DA's office for minor offenses.
Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata
Q: How long does the intake and scheduling process take?
Typically about two to three weeks from initial contact to the mediation date, with filings and online forms accelerating the turnaround.

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A biweekly show that explores the inner workings of the criminal justice system through conversations with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and program administrators. Episodes cover topics like indigent defense, addiction and recovery in the legal community, dispute resolution and mediation, specialty courts, youth justice, and the role of technology and ethics in modern law practice. The program often highlights practical challenges, reform-minded perspectives, mentorship, and human-centered approaches to legal outcomes, offering listeners concrete takeaways for practitioners, policymakers, and those considering careers in law. A notable strength is its emphasis on real-world pathways such as TLAP support, wraparound services, and ... more

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