Lawyers Without Billboards
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.
New episodes every two weeks
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Episodes
48 episodes
The Roses on Trial: Marriage, Power, and the Cost of Winning
What happens when a marriage becomes a zero-sum game - and what does it really cost to “win”?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis put the 2025 remake The Roses...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:46
From the Bench: Judge Alex Manning on TPOs, Credibility, and Courtroom Reality
What really happens inside Temporary Protective Order (TPO) court, and how do judges separate real danger from strategic filings?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:28
Military Divorce Pitfalls: The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
Military Divorce Pitfalls: The Survivor Benefit Plan ExplainedWhat happens to a military pension after divorce, and what happens if the service member dies?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:24
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Inside the Solicitor’s Office: A Conversation with Gwinnett County Solicitor Lisa Marie Bristol
What does a County Solicitor actually do, and why does it matter if you’re charged with a misdemeanor?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve Shewmaker and Alexa & Jimmy Lewis talk with Gwinnett Co...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:17
Holiday Parenting Time: Why the Holidays Cause So Many Fights
The holidays are supposed to be joyful - but in family law, they’re often a flashpoint for conflict.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down why holiday parenting time creates so m...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:42
Alienation of Affection: When Cheating Becomes a Lawsuit | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 43
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa kick off a new series on national cases of note with a deceptively simple question:Can you sue the person your spouse cheated with?<...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:07
Legally Blonde vs Real Law: Lawyers Without Billboards Movie Review | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 42
Is Legally Blonde a feminist legal masterpiece… or courtroom fiction?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, real attorneys Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis review Legally Blonde, breaking down what the mov...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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43:05
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family Law | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 41
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family LawIn this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa sit down with longtime Georgia family law attorney Phil McCurdy, bringing m...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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27:44
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What Lawyers Can't Fix: How Erica McCurdy Guides Families Through Conflict | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 40
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Alexa and Jimmy sit down with Erica McCurdy, a nationally recognized Master Coach, mediator, and founder of McCurdy Solutions - known for helping familie...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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37:27
A Conversation with Judge Tangela Barrie: Custody, Chaos & Courtroom Decorum
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, and Alexa sit down with Judge Tangela Barrie of the DeKalb County Superior Court - the youngest judge ever elected in DeKalb and a former Prosecuting Attorney of the Y...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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41:26
Playboy’s 1978 Divorce Manual The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-38
What happens when a client hands Alexa a vintage 1978 issue of Playboy… complete with a “Divorce Manual for Men”? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa flip through the old-sch...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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18:06
Finding the Right Lawyer: Questions You Should Be Asking | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 37
How do you actually pick the right lawyer without getting misled by billboards, online noise, or empty promises?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa walk through the smartest (and safest)...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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30:43
Contempt of Court: What it Means. How it Works. | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 36
What does it really mean to be held in contempt of court?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down one of the most misunderstood parts of family law - contempt.From unpaid child...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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31:24
Legal Boundaries and Hidden Cameras: A Conversation with Kim Dymecki | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-35
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the crew welcomes longtime friend and mentor - Attorney Kim Dymecki for a candid conversation about the blurred lines between family law and criminal law.From <...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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29:18
Behind the Bench: Judge Alice Benton on Fair Trials and Family Law Fumbles | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-34
What’s it really like to move from prosecutor to judge — and preside over Georgia’s toughest family law cases?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Alice Benton of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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32:45
A View from the Bench: Wisdom, Humor, and Humanity with Judge Kimberly Childs | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 33
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 Supe...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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46:50
Inside the Guardian ad Litem Process: A Conversation with Jim Holmes | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 32
What exactly does a Guardian ad Litem do - and how do they shape custody cases in Georgia?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with longtime mentor, mediator, and guard...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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38:01
Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny (Part 2) | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 31
Think My Cousin Vinny is just a comedy? Think again. In Part 2 of Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny, the Shewmaker & Lewis team dives deep into one of the most entertaining, and surprisingly accurate, cour...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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27:22
Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny (Part 1) | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 30
Think My Cousin Vinny is just a hilarious courtroom comedy? Think again. In this new mini-series from Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team puts Hollywood’s most iconic legal movies on trial—starting with ...
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Season 1
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33:18
Military Divorce Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction : Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 29
Think military divorce is straightforward? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team kicks off a brand-new mini-series on military divorce by separating fact from fiction. From th...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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31:12
Temporary Hearings in Divorce: Rules, Risks & Realities | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 28
Think temporary hearings are just a quick pit stop in divorce? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team digs into the rules, risks, and realities of divorce temporary hearings - and why...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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33:15
Balancing Justice and Humanity: A Conversation with Judge Angela Duncan | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-27
What does it mean to serve justice with compassion? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Angela Duncan of Gwinnett County. From her early military service and family law bac...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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45:44
Live-In Lovers, Cousins, and Contracts: Untangling Georgia Marriage Law | LWB EP 26
Think a wedding license is the only way to be married in Georgia? Think again.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team unpacks what really constitutes a valid marriage under Georgia law. From...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:12
Flink Daddy in the House: Lessons from Atlanta’s Mediation Master
Think mediation is just shuttling offers back and forth like a courtroom carrier pigeon? Think again.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with legendary mediator and arbitrator ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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32:26
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Dumpster Stakeouts & Courtroom Showdowns: Life of Atlanta’s Top PIs
What do high-speed chases, GPS lawsuits, jury picks worth millions, and dumpster stakeouts have in common? They’re all part of the wild and fascinating world of private investigation.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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