Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

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.

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.

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.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.

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 different venues.

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.