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Candidates from three different Louisiana elections join the show to discuss their races: Criminal Court (New Orleans) Judge candidates Paul Bonin, Kevin Guillory, and Dennis Moore; Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Judge candidates Regina Bartholomew Woods and Laurie White; and Kenner Mayor candidates Maria DeFrancesch and Ben Zahn. View each forum and get more information at http://govotela.com. 

John Redmann goes over the steps of what people need to know if they've been in a car accident, in this special informational podcast.

Attorney Dean Sutherland joins the show to cover the topic of Insurance Bad Faith in this special multi-part series. Original air dates: April 16, 2013 & April 23, 2013

Attorney Glenn McGovern joins the show to go over the basics of Employment Law. Original air date: October 30, 2012

Attorney Rose Sher joins the show to go over the legal documents that all adults should have to protect themselves in emergencies. Original air date: December 16, 2014

Attorney Rose Sher joins the show to talk about Living Wills—what they are, what they do, why they're important, and who should get them. Original air date: December 9, 2014

Janet Ahern is running for judge of Domestic Section 2 (Family Court) of Orleans Civil District Court. She joined the show for a discussion about the court itself, the challenges it faces, and her ideas for improving the court. She also makes her case for your vote. Her opponent, Monique Barial, declined to participate in this forum. Original air date: December 4, 2014

Danyelle Taylor is running for judge of Division O of 24th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish. She joined the show for a discussion about the court itself, the challenges it faces, and her ideas for improving the court. She also makes her case for your vote. Her opponent, Thomas Anzelmo, Jr., declined to participate in this forum. Original air date: December 2, 2014

Robert Scott, president of Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, joins the show to talk about the new amendments added to the Louisiana Constitution. Original air date: November 18, 2014

The Honorable Dale Atkins is the Clerk of Court of Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Clerk Atkins joined the show to talk about her job, the role of the Clerk of Court, and the role that Civil District Court plays in the justice system of New Orleans. Original air date: November 4, 2014

Judge Chris Bruno is the incumbent of Division F of Orleans Civil District Court, and on November 4, 2014, he will be faced by challenger Ruth Ramsey for the seat. Judge Bruno joined the show on November 2, 2014 for an informative conversation about the issues faced by Civil District Court, the future of the Court, his own legal philosophy, and much more. Ruth Ramsey did not respond to invitations to appear on the show alongside Judge Bruno.

The seat for Section G of Orleans Criminal District Court is an open seat, and on November 4, 2014, Judge Paul Sens of New Orleans Municipal Court and attorney Byron C. Williams will face off in an election for the seat.  Judge Sens and attorney Williams joined the show on October 30, 2014 for an informative conversation about the issues faced by Criminal District Court, the future of the Court, and some of their own ideas about the criminal justice system. The candidates also made their individual cases for why they should win your vote.

Judge Frank Medley has sat on the bench of Division D at Orleans Civil District Court for 18 years. He is challenged in the November 4 election by attorney Nakisha Ervin-Knott, who has worked as a civil litigator for 16 years. Judge Medley and attorney Ervin-Knott joined the show on October 28, 2014 for an informative conversation about the issues that come before Civil District Court, the future of the Court, and some of the legal issues and problems that arise. The candidates also made their individual cases for why they should win your vote.

Judge Frank Marullo has sat on the bench of Section D at Orleans Criminal District Court since 1974. He is the longest-serving judge in the state of Louisiana, and on November 4, 2014, he will face off against two challengers for his seat: attorneys Graham Bosworth and Marie Williams. Judge Marullo and attorneys Williams and Bosworth joined the show on October 21, 2014 for an informative conversation about the issues that come before Criminal Court, the future of the Court, and some of the legal issues and problems that arise. The candidates also made their individual cases for why they should win your vote.

Judge Bernadette D'Souza has sat on the bench of Domestic Section 1 at Orleans Civil District Court since 2012. Section 1 is a dedicated family court, handling family law cases exclusively. She is challenged in this election by attorney Taetrece Harrison. Judge D'Souza and attorney Harrison joined the show on October 14, 2014 for an informative conversation about the issues that come before Family Court, the future of the Court, and some of the legal issues and problems that arise. Each candidate also made her case for why she is the best person for the job.

Criminal defense attorney Joe Marino joins the show to talk about what to do after you're arrested in part one of a two-part series. 

Attorney Julian Murray joins the show to go over some of the basics of serious crimes like murder in part two of a two-part series on how serious criminal cases work. Learn more at JohnRedmannPOA.com. Original air date: February 11, 2014

Attorney Julian Murray joins the show to go over some of the basics of serious crimes like murder in part one of a two-part series on how serious criminal cases work. Learn more at JohnRedmannPOA.com. Original air date: February 4, 2014

Professor Maria Pabon Lopez, dean of Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law, joins the show to discuss the growing role played by women and minorities in the legal profession in part two of a two-part series. Original air date: Jan. 28, 2014

Professor Maria Pabon Lopez, dean of Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law, joins the show to discuss the growing role played by women and minorities in the legal profession in part one of a two-part series. Original air date: Jan. 21, 2014