EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 46 MIN
A View from the Bench: Wisdom, Humor, and Humanity with Judge Kimberly Childs | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 33
from Lawyers Without Billboards · host Shewmaker & Lewis
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 wayWhether 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 CountyHosted 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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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...
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