From Prosecutor to Judge… The Truth About the System

Today on From the Beach to the Bar, we sit down with someone who’s seen the legal system from both sides — inside the courtroom and behind the bench.Colleen Baharav, former Chief Deputy District Attorney and future judge here in Las Vegas, joins the show to break down what it actually takes to go from prosecuting cases… to making the decisions that impact people’s lives.In this episode, we go beyond surface-level legal talk and dive into the real experience of working inside the system — from high-pressure courtroom moments to the responsibility of making life-changing decisions.We also explore how criminal cases and personal injury cases overlap, what evidence really matters, and the mistakes people make that can cost them everything.