Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

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 Te...

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.

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel with Anissa Resendez and Ron Mata of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center as they discuss free mediation services. For more information on the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, visit bexar.org . Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel as he welcomes his very first judicial guest, Judge Ernie Glenn, for a powerful conversation about Bexar County’s Felony Drug Court and its impact on rehabilitation. Together, they explore how the program has transformed lives and helped thousands find a path to recovery. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Pamela Allen for a powerful conversation about the Safe Haven Law (a.k.a. the Baby Moses Law), which allows for the safe surrender of an infant child. Together, they will explore the origins of this important law and shed light on how it safeguards society’s most vulnerable citizens. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel for the very first Beyond the Gavel conducted before a LIVE audience! In this special episode, Judge Rangel and former BTG guest, Scott Simpson, seek to dispel common misconceptions about the criminal justice system and engage in a live Q&A with the real stars of the show: our listeners. It's a candid, communi...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this second of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role DA investigators played in solving one of San Antonio’s most infamous crimes: the so called “BBQ Murder” case. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this first of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role that DA investigators play in solving crimes, including one of San Antonio’s most infamous: the so called “BBQ Murder” case. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! From the courtroom to the newsroom…Judge Ron Rangel and KSAT 12 Courthouse Reporter, Erica Hernandez discuss the important and difficult work of courtroom journalism. Topics include how media and criminal law intersect, the logistical challenges of courtroom reporting, and the enormous responsibility that comes with shaping public opinion. ...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles as they discuss how therapy dogs in the courtroom provide comfort and relief during traumatic cases for jurors, victims and involved family members. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and bail attorney Ken W. Good as they explore relevant crime statistics. From FBI data revisions to the impact of bail reform, this episode explores the implications for our criminal justice system. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Carson, Diego Lopez, & Tara Thompson — as they prepare for their last semester of law school and unpack the ever-changing world of legal education, preparing for the bar exam, and finding their first employment in the legal field. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel, former Bexar County prosecutors Kirsta Melton, and Jessica Cantu as they describe the first two local human sex-trafficking trials, laying the groundwork for Bexar County’s current sex trafficking unit. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Hunter as they discuss the high-profile Andre McDonald murder trial and the unique legal challenges and evidence that led up to the shocking verdict returned in that case. Support the show

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this second of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show o...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this first of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions and fan mail submitted by you—our valued listeners. From his daily judicial duties, to his most memorable cases, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system. 📲 Text us your questions, tho...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and Criminal Defense Attorney John Kuntz as they describe the unique challenges that come with zealously representing the difficult, unyielding, and often-times unappreciative criminal-defendant client. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' li...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Meredith Chacon as they discuss how Mark Benavides — a former defense attorney and judicial candidate — was convicted and sentenced to 80 years’ prison for trading legal services for sex in Bexar County. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the &a...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! In this second of a two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss how Genene Jones, the "Angel of Death," was finally brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Te...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! In this riveting two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss the Genene Jones "Angel of Death" case, and how she was ultimately brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies while employed as neo-natal intensive care nurse. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the just...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. To learn more about Trellis, browse their website or search for a case about your favorite celebrity: https://trellis.law/search...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Rob Ambrosino as they discuss the similarities and differences between non-disclosures and expunctions, the processes for securing each remedy, and how they function in practice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge&ap...

Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Dayna Jones as they discuss writs and the procedural and substantive complexities of pursuing a direct appeal after a criminal conviction. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above! Support the show