The JudgeMental Podcast

In this special on-site episode of The Judgmental Podcast, hosts Hugh and Christine take you inside the courthouse for a candid, real-time discussion about judicial accountability and transparency. They break down a recent controversy involving a judge’s use of TikTok to record a domestic violence hearing, explore the ethical and legal implications of judges recording court proceedings for persona...

The Judgemental Podcast – EP 08: Another Roll Call Hosts: Hugh & Christine Episode Summary: In this episode, Hugh and Christine return from a day in court to share their candid observations about judicial attendance, the realities of family and district court, and the ongoing challenges within the legal system. They dive deep into the roles and billing practices of Guardian ad Litems (GALs) an...

Episode 7 – The JudgeMental Podcast: Judicial Accountability, Real Courtroom Stories, and Why It Matters In this powerful episode, hosts Hugh and Christine —two seasoned lawyers and the minds behind Judge-y —pull back the curtain on the realities of the family court system. They celebrate the launch of their podcast, share the overwhelming feedback from listeners, and issue a call to action for bo...

The JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 06 Title: Dressing Down Hosts: Hugh & Christine Episode Summary: In this candid episode of The JudgeMental Podcast, hosts Hugh and Christine—two seasoned attorneys and the minds behind Judgy—dive deep into the world of judicial accountability. They break down viral clips of judges on social media, share personal stories from their combined 30 years in law, and...

The JudgeMental Podcast – EP 05 AI is Coming Hosts: Hugh & Christine Episode Summary: In this candid and insightful episode, Hugh and Christine, the minds behind Judge-y, dive deep into the realities of the court system, judicial accountability, and the challenges facing both practitioners and the public. They discuss their recent experience observing local judges, the persistent backlog in di...

 On today's episode of the Judgmental Podcast, Christine and Hugh dive into the major problem that is delays in Family court. Hugh shares a personal experience of what happened to his client in Oldham County. Christine dives in to give more backstory about her journey over the last two years since she left family Court.

In this episode, attorneys Hugh and Christine discuss the community feedback from the bet.   The hosts take a critical look at delays and the length of time it takes for courts to enter orders.  These have real life consequences for the constituents that the judges' were elected to represent.   Christine poses questions about a local family court judge that has a personal...

In this episode, the hosts break down the results of the bet over Kentucky craft beer. How many judges were in court on a Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.? Hugh breaks down the reasons that led to him leaving family law after twenty years while Christine questions whether or not the system was designed to operate this way. Either way both attorneys agree it's past time for judicial accountability and discuss...

In this episode, the hosts take a critical look at the inner workings of the judicial system.  They shine a light on judicial transparency, misconduct, and the far-reaching impact of judicial decisions on litigants' lives. One major concern raised is the potential conflict of interest between judges and the media. They recount troubling instances of judges allegedly leaking to the press...