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.
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Lawyers Without Billboards
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 Superior Court for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious look at life from the other side of the courtroom.
From her early days working as a jail guard during Freaknik to presiding over high-stakes domestic and criminal cases, Judge Childs shares how her journey shaped her approach to fairness, empathy, and keeping perspective on the bench.
The conversation dives into:
⚖️ What keeps judges up at night
👩⚖️ How her time in jail inspired her to pursue law
💼 Lessons from running her own firm before joining the bench
🧠 The importance of letting clients feel heard
💬 Her biggest pet peeves (and favorite traits) in lawyers
🎶 And yes — a few Taylor Swift references along the way
Whether you’re a lawyer, law student, or just curious what judges think when you’re arguing a case, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind (and heart) of a judge who truly cares about justice and humanity in the courtroom.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👩⚖️ Guest: Judge Kimberly Childs, Superior Court of Cobb County
Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense with zero billboards and zero BS.
📍 Chapters
00:00 — Welcome and introductions
01:15 — Meet Judge Kimberly Childs
04:00 — From jail guard to Georgia State Law
08:00 — Lessons from the courtroom and beyond
13:00 — Running for judge (and winning)
18:00 — What judges wish lawyers understood
24:00 — Inside Cobb County Drug Court
28:00 — How judges really see your case
36:00 — Humor, humanity, and Taylor Swift
45:00 — Final thoughts
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📩 Contact: jlewis@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA