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What’s it really like to sit on the bench -and what do judges wish lawyers knew?
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Kimberly Childs of Cobb County Superior Court for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious look at life from the other side of the courtroom.
From her early days working as a jail guard during Freaknik to presiding over high-stakes domestic and criminal cases, Judge Childs shares how her journey shaped her approach to fairness, empathy, and keeping perspective on the bench.
The conversation dives into:
⚖️ What keeps judges up at night
👩⚖️ How her time in jail inspired her to pursue law
💼 Lessons from running her own firm before joining the bench
🧠 The importance of letting clients feel heard
💬 Her biggest pet peeves (and favorite traits) in lawyers
🎶 And yes — a few Taylor Swift references along the way
Whether you’re a lawyer, law student, or just curious what judges think when you’re arguing a case, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind (and heart) of a judge who truly cares about justice and humanity in the courtroom.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👩⚖️ Guest: Judge Kimberly Childs, Superior Court of Cobb County
Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense with zero billboards and zero BS.
📍 Chapters
00:00 — Welcome and introductions
01:15 — Meet Judge Kimberly Childs
04:00 — From jail guard to Georgia State Law
08:00 — Lessons from the courtroom and beyond
13:00 — Running for judge (and winning)
18:00 — What judges wish lawyers understood
24:00 — Inside Cobb County Drug Court
28:00 — How judges really see your case
36:00 — Humor, humanity, and Taylor Swift
45:00 — Final thoughts
👉 Have a question or topic idea? Visit shewmakerandlewis.com
🔗 Podcast Library: shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.
📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_DWxsH64wc
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA
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