Todd Frankfort on Law, Legacy, and Why Local Judges Matter More Than You Think

Michelle O’Neil sits down with Todd Frankfort, a divorce lawyer, professor, and judicial candidate—to explore law, politics, legacy, and leadership.From navigating the political climate as a judge to lessons learned from family, faith, and high-stakes cases, this conversation offers a rare look into integrity, service, and what truly defines success. In this episode:-Todd shares how his father influenced his legal career and values without casting a shadow over him-He explains why he chose litigation, marital property law, and eventually teaching law students-Todd breaks down why judicial neutrality matters despite running in a partisan system-The conversation highlights how local judges impact everyday lives more than national politicians-He reflects on legacy, fatherhood, decision-making under pressure, and personal values FollowMichelle May O'Neilhttps://www.instagram.com/themichellemayoneil/Todd Frankforthttps://www.owlawyers.com/our-team/todd-frankfort/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.