Lawyers Without Billboards
by Shewmaker & Lewis
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About this podcast
Real lawyers, real talk—without the billboards. Lawyers Without Billboards is an unfiltered look at family law, hosted by the partners of Shewmaker & Lewis: Steve and Patty Shewmaker, and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis.
With decades of experience in divorce, custody battles, child support, alimony, and criminal law, they break down legal myths, share expert insights, and dive into real cases (sometimes with a side of humor).
Expect candid conversations, legal deep dives, and the occasional sidebar on pop culture, legal movies, and life as family law attorneys. Whether you're navigating a family law issue, practicing law yourself, or just enjoy courtroom drama, this podcast offers valuable insights with a dose of levity.
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Episodes
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- Who Gets the Final Say? Religion, Education & Parenting After Divorce | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep44 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 44When parents share legal custody, what happens when they simply can’t agree on a major decision involving their child? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the…
- When DFACS Steps In: Dependency, Juvenile Court & Reunification | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep43 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 43What happens when DFACS gets involved with a family, and when does a parenting problem become serious enough for juvenile court? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards…
- Pro Bono: The Good, the Bad & the Non-Billable | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep42 · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 42What does it really mean when a lawyer takes a case “pro bono”? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa dig into the rules, rewards…
- Lautenberg Part 2: Domestic Violence and Gun Rights | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep41 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 41In Part 2 of our discussion of the Lautenberg Amendment, the Lawyers Without Billboards team turns from what the law does to the practical question: How can a domestic violence…
- Courtroom Objections Part 3: Who’s Telling the Truth? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep40 · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 40When two people walk into court with completely different versions of what happened, how does a judge decide who to believe? In Part 3 of our courtroom objections series, the…
- When Divorce Meets Bankruptcy with Guest Shayna Steinfeld | LWB S2-Ep39 · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 39What happens when a divorce settlement collides with bankruptcy law? Bankruptcy attorney Shayna Steinfeld joins Steve, Jimmy, and Alexa to unpack the surprisingly complicated…
- From Diaries to Deathbed Statements: The Exceptions to Hearsay | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep38 · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 38Hearsay is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the courtroom, but the rule comes with a long list of exceptions. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Alexa…
- Is Child Support Unconstitutional? Lawyers Debunk the Internet Myth | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep37 · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 37Can child support really be unconstitutional? According to some corners of TikTok, Instagram and the internet, the answer is yes. There’s just one problem: that isn’t what the…
- The Lautenberg Amendment: When Domestic Violence Costs You Your Gun Rights | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep36 · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 36A misdemeanor does not always mean minor consequences. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy and Alexa break down the Lautenberg Amendment and how a…
- Judge Robert Walker on Family Law, Fairness and Life on the Bench | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 Ep35 · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 35What does a judge really want to see when attorneys and litigants walk into the courtroom? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis and Alexa…
- Bankruptcy During Divorce: What Happens to Support, Property and Debt? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep34 · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 34What happens when bankruptcy crashes into a divorce case? Bankruptcy attorney Ian Falcone joins Steve, Patty and Alexa to explain how bankruptcy can affect divorce proceedings…
- Parenting Plans Explained: Custody Schedules, 50/50 and What Works | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep33 · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 33A parenting plan is more than a calendar. It determines how parents will make major decisions, where children will spend their time and how everyday parenting will work after a…
- Asked, Answered and Overruled: Courtroom Objections Part 2 | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep32 · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 32The Lawyers Without Billboards team returns for Part 2 of its discussion about courtroom objections. Steve, Patty, Jimmy and Alexa break down asked and answered, argumentative…
- Georgia’s New Laws: Service Dogs, Signal Jammers & Political T-Shirts | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep31 · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 31Georgia has a fresh batch of laws on the books, and some are more surprising than others. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down…
- Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Is Your Law Firm a Disaster Waiting to Happen? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep30 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 30One bad click can create a very expensive problem for a law firm. Steve, Alexa, and Jimmy welcome attorney and cybersecurity professional Lawton Brown of Exigent to discuss the…
- Divorce Discovery: The Questions You Can’t Afford to Ignore | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep29 · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 29What can your spouse ask for during divorce discovery, and what happens if you refuse to answer? Discovery is the process attorneys use to gather documents, sworn answers…
- Your Divorce Is Final... Now What? The Critical Steps Most People Miss | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep28 · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 28Welcome back to Lawyers Without Billboards! Many people think the divorce is over once the judge signs the final decree. In reality, that's often when some of the most important…
- What Does "I Object!" Really Mean? What Lawyers (and TV Viewers) Should Know | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep27 · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 27What does it actually mean when a lawyer stands up and says, "Objection"? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis explain one of the…
- Hearsay: What It Is and Why Courts Hate It | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep26 · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 26What exactly is hearsay, and why do courts spend so much time arguing about it? In this episode, the attorneys of Shewmaker & Lewis tackle one of the most confusing concepts in…
- Inside Family Court: Judge Scott Kaye Explains What Really Happens | Lawyers Without Billboards - S2 Ep25 · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 25What exactly does a judicial officer do in Fulton County Family Court? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, and Jimmy sit down with Judge Scott Kaye, one…
