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
Inside the Solicitor’s Office: A Conversation with Gwinnett County Solicitor Lisa Marie Bristol
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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 County Solicitor Lisa Marie Bristol about her role, her office, and how misdemeanor cases are handled in Georgia courts.
From traffic offenses to more serious misdemeanor charges, the Solicitor’s Office is often the first and most important stop in the criminal justice system. Lisa Marie Bristol explains how charging decisions are made, what discretion prosecutors have, and what defendants often misunderstand about misdemeanor cases.
Topics include:
- The difference between a Solicitor and a District Attorney
- What types of cases the Solicitor’s Office handles
- How prosecutors evaluate cases and negotiate resolutions
- The realities of high caseloads and courtroom decision-making
- What people should know before walking into misdemeanor court
If you want a clearer understanding of how misdemeanor prosecution works in Gwinnett County and beyond, this episode delivers real insight straight from the source.
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Podcast introduction and show overview
00:00:40 – Welcome to Lawyers Without Billboards
00:01:12 – Introducing a new podcast series: elected officials
00:01:46 – Introducing Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisa Marie Bristol
00:02:10 – Gwinnett County background and scope of the Solicitor’s role
00:03:14 – How Lisa Marie Bristol prefers to be addressed
00:03:21 – Career lineage and Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office history
00:04:18 – When Lisa Marie Bristol took office as Solicitor General
00:04:33 – Her early career and full-circle moment in prosecution
00:07:10 – What the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office prosecutes
00:11:05 – Difference between the Solicitor and the District Attorney
00:15:40 – Prosecutorial discretion and charging decisions
00:20:10 – Common misconceptions about misdemeanor cases
00:24:55 – What defendants should understand before court
00:29:20 – Balancing fairness, accountability, and public safety
00:33:45 – Advice for attorneys and defendants navigating misdemeanor court
00:37:10 – Final thoughts and closing remarks
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🎙️ Hosts:
Steve & Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy & Alexa Lewis
Shewmaker & Lewis – Atlanta, GA
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🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by: Bleeding Edge, Inc.
🎬 Audio & Video Production: Rob Burgner
📍 Recorded at: Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta, GA