The Good Judge-ment Podcast

Judge J. Wade Padgett (Georgia Court of Appeals) and retired Superior Court judge Tain Kell (Cobb Judicial Circuit) created this podcast series to provide continuing education and other matters of interest to Georgia judges. Of course, the podcast will hopefully be of interest to lawyers and members of the public as well. Also, we love feedback. If you have praise or ideas for the podcast, contact us at goodjudgepod@gmail.com. If you have complaints, forward those elsewhere.

Ep. 155: Child Support Update

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez and Kurt Bryan of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts to discuss the recent statutory updates relative to child support matters, which resulted from the passage of Senate Bill 454. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

10-15
56:05

Ep. 154: Behavioral Incentive Dates

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss behavioral incentive dates. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

10-01
36:29

Ep. 153: Staff Attorney Perspective w/ JB Bryant and Viraj Parmar

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by attorneys Viraj Parmar and John "JB" Bryant, Jr. to discuss a variety of issues from the perspective of a staff attorney. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

09-17
55:05

Ep. 152: Limiting Instructions

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss when and how to apply limiting instructions during jury trials. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

09-03
42:24

Ep. 151: Sealing Records

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the process and procedure to have documents sealed. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

08-20
34:51

Ep. 150: Electronic Security w/ Ben Luke - Part II

In the second episode of a two-episode mini-series, Wade and Tain continue the discussion of electronic security with Ben Luke, the Chief Technology Officer of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

08-06
50:50

Ep. 149: Electronic Security w/ Ben Luke - Part I

In the first episode of a two-episode mini-series, Wade and Tain are joined by Ben Luke, the Chief Technology Officer of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts, to discuss electronic security. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

07-16
49:59

Ep. 148: Wilson v. State

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Wilson v. State, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

06-18
29:21

Ep. 147: Beall v. Beall

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Beall v. Beall, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

06-04
30:39

Ep. 146: Special Masters

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the role of special masters. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

05-21
36:04

Ep. 145: Eviction Actions

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Gwinnett County Chief Magistrate Judge Kristina Hammer Blum to discuss writs of possession, also known as evictions. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

05-07
01:04:02

Ep. 144: Interpreter Issues

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Marietta attorney Paul D. Panusky, Judge Jana Edmondson-Cooper of the Cobb County Magistrate Court, and Christopher Hansard of the Cobb County Superior Court to discuss interpreters. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

04-16
52:58

Ep. 143: Wade's Appointment

In this very special episode, Wade and Tain discuss Wade's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the future of the podcast. Come for the announcements, but stay for Tain's "Full House"-esqe tribute to Wade.

04-03
10:37

Ep. 142: Kellum v. State

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Kellum v. State, a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

04-02
35:15

Ep. 141: Domestic Relations Financial Affidavits

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the domestic relations financial affidavit - shampoo sold separately. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

03-19
37:30

Ep. 140: Recalcitrant Witnesses

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss recalcitrant witnesses, also known as witnesses who do not want to testify. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

03-05
48:50

Ep. 139: First Offender and Conditional Discharge

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the Georgia First Offender Act and conditional discharge. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

02-20
49:06

Ep. 138: Juror Qualifications in Criminal Cases

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss juror qualifications in criminal cases, particularly involving the automatic disqualification of law enforcement officers. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

02-06
31:43

Ep. 137: Continuing Witness Rule

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the continuing witness rule. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

01-16
44:31

Ep. 136: Nuclear Verdicts w/ Lloyd Bell

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by plaintiff's attorney and fellow podcaster Lloyd Bell to discuss nuclear verdicts. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

01-02
45:42

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