Episodes

Judicial Candidate Mark Fickes started interning in Public Defender Offices. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office gave him his first paying legal job as a Deputy District Attorney. He also worked as a trial attorney at the United States Security and Exchange Commission. In addition to work as a prosecutor he has practiced civil litigation with such firms as Wilson Sonsini, and also has represented criminal defendants. His current practice emphasizes civil rights. lovethylawyer.com ...

lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Go to Blog for transcript lists. Elena Condes https://www.elenacondesforjudge.com/ Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to...

Louis Goodman discusses 3 main topics. 1 The upcoming election. A. Why it's important to not only vote but to contribute to campaigns. They're expensive, and on the presidential level it's a way to "vote" in a swing state. B. Now scheduled interviews of both Alameda County Superior court judicial candidates, Mark Fickes and Elena Condes, coming up in the next two episodes. C. David Lim and Louis Goodman discuss what is what like running for judge in Alameda County. 2. The podcast is now availa...

Annie Beles has tried over 50 cases to jury verdict and handled hundreds more. Most of her trials have involved serious felony charges. She relishes fighting for her clients. Growing up in a legal community family, she started working in her dad's law office as a teenager. From Annie's website: For the last twenty years, I have been going to court and honing the craft of lawyering. I have been saving people from the smallest of traffic fines, domestic violence charges, assault charges, serious ...

Phil Vaughns describes growing up in Oakland, attending and playing football at Skyline High School, going on to Cal State Hayward (East Bay) before attending McGeorge Law School. He had an unusual first job experience in Vienna, Austria. That was where his mother's insistence that he learn some German earlier in life came in handy. Phil served in the Alameda County DA's office and the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California in Oakland. He now has an active I...

With experience as a Deputy District Attorney and Assistant Public Defender, Kim Burgess has practiced law in most jurisdictions in Northern California. Emphasizing criminal defense, she now focuses on the Tri-Valley area with offices in Dublin, California. Kim Burgess http://www.kimburgess.com/attorney-profile/ Tel: 925-828-3008 lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. All transcripts available on the Blog. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com...

Well liked by everyone at the Courthouse, former Alameda County Deputy District Attorney Greg O'Connell now practices with the legendary RLS (Rains, Lucia, Stern, St. Phalle & Silver) firm in Walnut Creek. Greg tells us about a case that "went off the rails," and one that stayed very much on track. We'll also explore his education and how he decided to become a lawyer. lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Greg O'Connell https://www.rlslawye...

Emphasizing criminal defense and personal injury, Jared Winter practices with Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm in Pleasanton. Born in Idaho, raised in Arizona, Jared decided to become a lawyer while on jury duty. He graduated from Cal Western School of Law and the rest is history. A transcript of this podcast is available at: Love thy Lawyer.com. Jared Winter Thorman, Burns & Dahm (925) 319-5999 Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme: Joel Katz...

Bonus Episode: The 4th Estate. If you're reading the Chron and you see an intro that's just so off-the-wall that it makes your head spin and say "who wrote this?" be aware that Steve Rubenstein probably is the answer. Steve's a longtime columnist and reporter at San Francisco's flagship paper. He plays harmonica and guitar, and he found that by simply pushing one pedal down and then the other, and repeating, he was able to cross the United States of America on a bicycle. He covered the Patty Hea...

Alameda County District Attorney discusses protecting victims' rights as a priority since an early age. She is honored to sit behind the same desk as Earl Warren. She almost didn't go to college, let alone law school, and she is a cancer survivor. DA O’Malley is a nationally recognized expert in issues involving violence against women, violence against persons with disabilities, and interpersonal violence including sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, stalking, and human...

Former Alameda County Deputy District Attorney, Former Mayor of San Mateo, David Lim joins me on the pod to discuss his career decisions and how they have affected his life. He's a lawyer, a teacher, and a coach. David's an interesting guy and it was my privilege to talk to him. https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ David Lim (415) 421-8484 http://www.rwglaw.com/ Dlim@rwglaw.com Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 louisgoodman2010@gmail.com https://www.louisgoodman.com/ Musical Theme: Joel Katz, Seaside Rec...

Zach talks to us about website design, internet marketing, SEO campaigns, and living on a small ranch in Texas. MediaSmack designed my website: www.louisgoodman.com. From their website: MediaSmack builds robust Search Engine friendly responsive websites, our team of talented developers and designers combine creativity, cutting-edge technology and strategic Internet marketing and planning to drive more sales and leads to your business. MediaSmack is a full-service digital marketing firm, that...

Carin and her husband, Peter, (who we'll get on the pod in the future) developed a firm that provides Criminal Defense and Juvenile Justice law. Aggressively representing individuals, they achieve outstanding results for their clients. Located in Walnut Creek, their practice emphasis is in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. From Carin's website: Firm Overview: Founded in 1993, The Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson comprises the legal team of Carin Johnson & Peter Johnson, Partners and owners, a...

Microphones, transcripts, quick Rock Harmon update, moving forward and a plug for podcasts in general. Inside the Pod talks about things that are going on inside the pod, the recording process, the new transcripts, why transcripts, some updates on things I neglected to ask but still wonder about. I also explain that I really like podcasts in general, there's so much to hear and learn. I learn something every time I record one of these episodes. It's a work in progress. Email me your thoughts ab...

Ernie Castillo tries the big tough cases. No set of facts is too explosive for him to deal with. He made time for the podcast interview while a jury deliberated the fate of his client in a murder trial. He explains how the Courtroom is set up and how a jury deliberates in the time of Covid-19. We also get to hear about what brought him to the practice of law. A transcript of this podcast is available at: https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Ernie Castillo 510-894-6626 https://www.castillodefense.com...

Rock Harmon pioneered forensic DNA evidence. He served on the OJ Simpson prosecution team, where DNA evidence first came to the general public. Rock is a decorated Vietnam combat veteran. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Rock spent his entire legal career at the Alameda County District Attorneys Office. A transcript of this podcast is available. https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 https://www.louisgoodman.com/ louisgoodman2020@gmail.com Musical Theme...

https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Winning large Civil Rights verdicts, and successfully arguing before the California Supreme Court, Waukeen caught the attention of then Mayor Willie Brown. That led to important career milestones including meeting with Presidents Obama and Clinton. All the way from Tatum, Texas, he'd the real McCoy. Waukeen McCoy 415.595.6073 wqm@mccoyslaw.com https://waukeenmccoy.com/ Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 louisgoodman2010@gmail.com https://www.louisgoodman.com/ Please ta...

Born in San Francisco, initially raised in the North Beach Projects, Mike McElroy graduated from San Mateo High School before enlisting in the United States Army. He trained as Military Police and began taking college courses while in the Service. After Honorable Discharge, Mike went on to earn a college degree and serve in the Oakland Police Department, the Alameda County Sheriff's Department (where he worked closely with Judges, Attorneys and Court Staff), and the Berkeley Police Department. N...

Born in England, educated just outside of London, and then in Miami, Elliot Silver came to Alameda County and opened a successful law practice. Hear all about his travels and adventures and his unique family history. A transcript of this podcast is available. lovethylawyer.com Elliot Silver www.esilverlaw.com elliot@esilverlaw.com 510.995.0000 Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bry...

https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Born in San Francisco, educated in the Bay Area, practicing in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, Lynn shares her thoughts and perspectives on the local legal scene. Lynn Gorelick 510.785.1444 https://www.gorelick-law.com/ lynn@gorelick-law.com Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 louisgoodman2010@gmail.com https://www.louisgoodman.com/ Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical Support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studio, Oakland

https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Louis gives an update about where the pod has been, where it's going, and some thoughts for future episodes. You're invited to send feedback by email. Every email gets read. Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 https://www.louisgoodman.com/ louisgoodman2010@gmail.com Musical Theme: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical Support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studio, Oakland

Raised in Hayward and practicing in Hayward, Taylor is the quintessential tale of a local boy who makes his family and community proud. Taylor's a great recent addition to the Alameda County bar. Musical Theme: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Taylor Moudy 510.785.7132 tmoudy@gmail.com Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 louisgoodman2010@gmail.com

https://www.lovethylawyer.com/ Originally from Maui, raised in South Africa, and admitted in New York and California, Rebecca Feigelson practices law in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Rebecca lives with her husband and 2 year old son in Alameda County. She has a unique upbringing and perspective on the Criminal Law. Musical Theme: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Rebecca Feigelson 415.562.5541 feigelsonlaw@gmail.com Louis Goodman 510.582.9090 loui...

Sporting five decades of experience, Phil regales us with tales from the heyday of Haight Ashbury, Vista Volunteers, early bail projects, his life as a lawyer in the defense of the criminally accused, and of course, growing up in New Jersey. Musical Theme: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Phil Schnayerson pschnay@gmail.com 510.871.0800 Louis Goodman louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090