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Bay Area attorney Jeff Hayden talks with experts on various legal topics, with listener participation: (415) 841-4134.

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YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Krista Baughman, Walnut Creek, a trial lawyer with over 16 years experience in First Amendment, defamation, and anti-SLAPP matters.

YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by USF Adjunct Professor of Law Jamal Anderson and the Assistant Registrar of Voters for Shasta County, Brent Turner.

Antonio Hernandez, Director of Public service Programs for the SF-Marin LRS, Julie Traun, Director of Court Appointment Programs, and Jill McInerney, Child Welfare Specialist and Chair of the LRIS Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco all... more

YLR Hosts are joined by three rock-star attorneys: Esther Aguayo, Rose Mishaan and Marsanne Weese, who just fashioned a reset of California criminal law.

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Recent Guests

Jamal Anderson
Professor of Law at USF; policy director at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability
University of San Francisco; San Francisco Department of Police Accountability
Episode: Minority Representation and the Voting Rights Act; Post Election Wrap-Up
Jill McInerney
Child Welfare Specialist and Chair of the LRIS Committee
Bar Association of San Francisco
Episode: Here to Help: The Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Antonio Hernandez
Director of Public Service Programs
SF-Marin LRIS
Episode: Here to Help: The Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Julie Traun
Director of Court Appointment Programs
Bar Association of San Francisco
Episode: Here to Help: The Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Esther Aguayo
Trial attorney involved in Kowalczyk case
Private defense attorney (San Mateo/SF area)
Episode: Pretrial Incarceration: You're jailed before you're even tried
Marsanne Weese
Appellate attorney involved in Kowalczyk case
Private defense attorney (San Mateo/SF area)
Episode: Pretrial Incarceration: You're jailed before you're even tried
Rose Mishaan
Appellate attorney involved in Kowalczyk case
Private defense attorney (San Mateo/SF area)
Episode: Pretrial Incarceration: You're jailed before you're even tried
Jessica Chalick
Attorney with landlord-tenant practice; mediator
San Francisco, CA
Episode: Landlord-Tenant Law Update
Sal Timpano
San Francisco, CA
Episode: Landlord-Tenant Law Update

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Jeff Hayden
Host of Your Legal Rights

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
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  • Factual but irritating

    I must admit that i only listened to the medical episode and one other but the host was rude to one of his callers and to his guest when she tried to correct him. Good idea for a podcast, bad host.

    P.S. the hosts lisp is annoying

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Minority Representation and the Voting Rights Act; Post Election Wrap-Up
Q: What are the potential long-term implications of this ruling for minority representation?
The ruling may raise thresholds for proving discrimination in redistricting, potentially leading to fewer successful challenges to maps that dilute minority influence. This could accelerate state-level redistricting efforts and complicate the protection of minority voting power, making open-source or alternative election innovations more important.
Minority Representation and the Voting Rights Act; Post Election Wrap-Up
Q: Can you summarize what Louisiana v. Kelly was about and what the majority decision held?
The case challenged Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act regarding racial considerations in districting. The Supreme Court held that the state's post-2020 maps did not violate Section 2 on the grounds presented, indicating the court did not find the maps improper under that provision, while raising concerns about the difficulty of proving intentional discrimination in future challenges.
Here to Help: The Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Q: Why is it better to turn to our program?
Because it is state bar certified, thoroughly screens attorneys, and often vets referrals through an expert committee to ensure trustworthy, appropriate matches for clients.
Landlord-Tenant Law Update
Q: What should tenants look for in a lease before signing?
Tenant should ensure the lease includes a valid physical address for service, clear payment terms, acceptable methods of rent payment, move-in/move-out inspection procedures, and disclosures required by law; negotiations should cover the term length, renewal options, and whether any automatic renewal provisions are legal.
Bankruptcy Mythbusting
Q: Do you have to disclose all income, including under-the-table earnings?
Yes, you must disclose all income; failure to disclose can jeopardize discharge and trigger IRS actions.

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A Bay Area legal-focused show where a practicing attorney hosts a rotating panel of practitioners, scholars, and public-interest voices to unpack complex laws and current events. Recent episodes center on bail reform and pretrial detention, landlord-tenant disputes, bankruptcy myths, public defender perspectives, election administration, immigration issues, and workers' compensation—often with practical tips, real-world anecdotes, and Q&A from listeners. The format tends to mix in-depth legal analysis with policy debates, civic engagement, and how laws affect everyday people and local communities. Noteworthy are its grounded, case-oriented discussions and a willingness to cover controversial topics, sometimes drawing strong opinions from ca... more

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