Explore every episode of the podcast Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Bonus: Catching Up With Judge Rangel | 21 août 2026 | 00:12:52 | |
In this special 12-minute bonus commentary, Judge Ron Rangel steps beyond the courtroom for a personal and candid conversation about what’s been happening in his life and the courts lately. This engaging check-in goes beyond the cases and the courtroom to offer a closer look at the Judge behind the gavel. | |||
| Episode 59: The Public Defender's Office with Steven Gilmore | 21 août 2026 | 01:07:36 | |
Join Judge Ron Rangel and Deputy Chief Public Defender Steven Gilmore to discuss common misconceptions about public defense and the intricacies of representing indigent defendants. Gilmore also speaks to his commitment to the legal community, writ large, through his work with Movement Lawyering. | |||
| Episode 58: Alcoholism, Recovery and TLAP with Tom Keyser | 05 juin 2026 | 01:19:39 | |
Join Judge Ron Rangel and Tom Keyser for Judge Rangel’s first video podcast of Beyond the Gavel as they discuss Tom’s individual ordeal with alcoholism, drug use, and recovery as an attorney. In this powerful episode, Tom opens up about the realities of addiction in the legal profession, the toll it can take on lawyers and their families, and the road that led him to seek help through TLAP, the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program. Help is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, substance use or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for 24/7 support. Texas attorneys, judges and law students can also contact TLAP at 800-343-8527 for confidential help. | |||
| Episode 57: Inside the Life of a Criminal Defense Attorney with Alfonso Cabañas | 22 janv. 2026 | 01:25:07 | |
Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Alfonso Cabañas as they pull the curtain back on the inner workings of a criminal defense attorney’s life: from early-morning dockets and endless client demands to managing multiple cases in different venues. | |||
| Episode 56: Juvenile Crime Trends with Judge William "Cruz" Shaw | 08 janv. 2026 | 01:07:03 | |
Join Judge Ron Rangel and 436th Juvenile District Court Judge William "Cruz" Shaw as they discuss recent Bexar County juvenile crime trends, how the local juvenile system is addressing these challenges, and Cruz's unconventional approach to youthful offenders. | |||
| Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata | 11 déc. 2025 | 00:57:39 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel with Anissa Resendez and Ron Mata of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center as they discuss free mediation services. For more information on the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, visit bexar.org. | |||
| Episode 54: Drug Court with Judge Ernie Glenn | 18 sept. 2025 | 01:16:07 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel as he welcomes his very first judicial guest, Judge Ernie Glenn, for a powerful conversation about Bexar County’s Felony Drug Court and its impact on rehabilitation. Together, they explore how the program has transformed lives and helped thousands find a path to recovery. | |||
| Episode 53: The Baby Moses Law with Pamela Allen | 28 août 2025 | 01:25:25 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Pamela Allen for a powerful conversation about the Safe Haven Law (a.k.a. the Baby Moses Law), which allows for the safe surrender of an infant child. Together, they will explore the origins of this important law and shed light on how it safeguards society’s most vulnerable citizens. | |||
| Episode 52: Let's Talk Justice with LIVE Audience | 31 juil. 2025 | 01:24:33 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel for the very first Beyond the Gavel conducted before a LIVE audience! In this special episode, Judge Rangel and former BTG guest, Scott Simpson, seek to dispel common misconceptions about the criminal justice system and engage in a live Q&A with the real stars of the show: our listeners. It's a candid, community-focused discussion that aims to bring communication, clarity, and connection to the heart of our beloved community. | |||
| Episode 51: The BBQ Murders with Anthony Rodriguez Pt. 2 | 10 juil. 2025 | 01:00:53 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this second of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role DA investigators played in solving one of San Antonio’s most infamous crimes: the so called “BBQ Murder” case. | |||
| Episode 50: The BBQ Murders with Anthony Rodriguez | 26 juin 2025 | 01:13:08 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this first of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role that DA investigators play in solving crimes, including one of San Antonio’s most infamous: the so called “BBQ Murder” case. | |||
| Episode 49: Courtroom to Newsroom with Erica Hernandez | 15 mai 2025 | 01:15:52 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! From the courtroom to the newsroom…Judge Ron Rangel and KSAT 12 Courthouse Reporter, Erica Hernandez discuss the important and difficult work of courtroom journalism. Topics include how media and criminal law intersect, the logistical challenges of courtroom reporting, and the enormous responsibility that comes with shaping public opinion. | |||
| Episode 48: Dogs in the Courtroom? With Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles | 13 mars 2025 | 00:51:08 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles as they discuss how therapy dogs in the courtroom provide comfort and relief during traumatic cases for jurors, victims and involved family members. | |||
| Episode 47: Is Violent Crime on the Rise? With Ken W. Good | 06 févr. 2025 | 00:59:36 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and bail attorney Ken W. Good as they explore relevant crime statistics. From FBI data revisions to the impact of bail reform, this episode explores the implications for our criminal justice system. | |||
| Episode 46: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law Students Pt. 2 | 19 déc. 2024 | 01:01:00 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Carson, Diego Lopez, & Tara Thompson — as they prepare for their last semester of law school and unpack the ever-changing world of legal education, preparing for the bar exam, and finding their first employment in the legal field. | |||
| Episode 45: Being the One with Kirsta Melton & Jessica Cantu | 05 déc. 2024 | 01:12:51 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel, former Bexar County prosecutors Kirsta Melton, and Jessica Cantu as they describe the first two local human sex-trafficking trials, laying the groundwork for Bexar County’s current sex trafficking unit. | |||
| Episode 44: Andre McDonald with John Hunter | 14 nov. 2024 | 01:03:21 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Hunter as they discuss the high-profile Andre McDonald murder trial and the unique legal challenges and evidence that led up to the shocking verdict returned in that case. | |||
| Episode 43: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 2 | 31 oct. 2024 | 00:40:34 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this second of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. | |||
| Episode 42: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 1 | 17 oct. 2024 | 00:49:10 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this first of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. | |||
| Episode 41: Q&A II with Judge Ron Rangel | 23 août 2024 | 00:33:20 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions and fan mail submitted by you—our valued listeners. From his daily judicial duties, to his most memorable cases, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system. | |||
| Episode 40: Unpredictable Defendants with John Kuntz | 08 août 2024 | 00:47:56 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and Criminal Defense Attorney John Kuntz as they describe the unique challenges that come with zealously representing the difficult, unyielding, and often-times unappreciative criminal-defendant client. | |||
| Episode 39: Mark Benavides with Meredith Chacon | 25 juil. 2024 | 00:50:12 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Meredith Chacon as they discuss how Mark Benavides — a former defense attorney and judicial candidate — was convicted and sentenced to 80 years’ prison for trading legal services for sex in Bexar County. | |||
| Episode 38: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt. 2 | 11 juil. 2024 | 00:49:07 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! In this second of a two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss how Genene Jones, the "Angel of Death," was finally brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse. | |||
| Episode 37: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt.1 | 27 juin 2024 | 00:41:36 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! In this riveting two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss the Genene Jones "Angel of Death" case, and how she was ultimately brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies while employed as neo-natal intensive care nurse. | |||
| Episode 36: Trellis Legal Intelligence with Nicole Clark | 13 juin 2024 | 00:47:35 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. | |||
| Episode 35: Expungements with Rob Ambrosino | 30 mai 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Rob Ambrosino as they discuss the similarities and differences between non-disclosures and expunctions, the processes for securing each remedy, and how they function in practice. | |||
| Episode 34: Post-Conviction Work with Dayna Jones | 16 mai 2024 | 00:41:15 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Dayna Jones as they discuss writs and the procedural and substantive complexities of pursuing a direct appeal after a criminal conviction. | |||
| Episode 33: Justice & Wellness: Crosspoint's Impact with Dr. Kevin Downey | 02 mai 2024 | 00:41:52 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Crosspoint Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Kevin Downey as they explore Crosspoint's core missions of: [1] providing residential assistance to people experiencing emotional and mental challenges; [2] collaborating with our criminal justice system’s rehabilitative services (including our specialty courts); and (3) establishing solid community partnerships to promote mental health awareness. | |||
| Episode 32: You're Getting a Divorce, Now What? With Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth | 18 avr. 2024 | 00:44:35 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and divorce attorney Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth as they discuss the intricate substantive law and procedural rules governing family law, in general, and divorce in particular. Lauren shares details about the automated divorce website she has created: — uncontested.com —which seeks to simplify the process for those pursuing an uncontested divorce. | |||
| Episode 31: Classroom Insights with Lisa Bonanni | 21 mars 2024 | 00:33:35 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and radio personality Lisa Bonanni, as they discuss the contemporary era of education and tackle the delicate equilibrium between mere student behavior and serious transgressions. | |||
| Episode 30: Inside the Grand Jury with Former Grand Jurors | 07 mars 2024 | 00:45:35 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — four recent Bexar County Grand Jurors — who will provide first-hand accounts of their grand jury experiences, including how they reached indictment decisions and the vital role that such service plays in our criminal justice system. | |||
| Episode 29: Unveiling the Realities of White-Collar Crime with John Teakell | 15 févr. 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Teakell as they explore John’s transition from long-time federal and state prosecutor to current defense counsel in white-collar and other nontraditional, government created criminal charges. | |||
| Episode 28: Public Policy with Councilwoman Marina Alderete GaVito | 25 janv. 2024 | 00:39:52 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito as they discuss San Antonio's new public safety action plan and other local-government initiatives aimed at enhancing safety in our city. They will explore the Councilwoman's visions for tackling such pressing District 7 challenges as animal control, infrastructure, and homelessness. | |||
| Episode 27: The MAC: Immigration with Justin Tullius | 14 déc. 2023 | 00:45:33 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and immigration attorney Justin Tullius as they discuss Bexar County's Managed Assigned Counsel Office (the “MAC”), which provides resources to panel attorneys who represent non-U.S. citizens accused of crimes. | |||
| Episode 26: You've Been Arrested Now What? With Charles Gold | 01 déc. 2023 | 00:44:12 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Charles Gold, as they discuss the critical next steps — both procedural and strategic — after a person’s initial arrest. | |||
| Episode 25: Goodwill and Non-Profit Organizations with Jason Mata | 17 nov. 2023 | 00:39:19 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Jason Mata, Director of the non-profit foundation “The Advocates Network,” as they discuss Mata's organizational work on the Westside of San Antonio, the community he hopes to assist and uplift. | |||
| Episode 24: Feds vs. State with Scott McCrum | 02 nov. 2023 | 00:43:52 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join us for BTG's one-year anniversary with your host, Judge Ron Rangel, and criminal defense attorney Scott McCrum as they discuss the differences between federal & state criminal proceedings. | |||
| Episode 23: Protective Orders with Benton Leachman | 19 oct. 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! In support of Domestic Violence Awareness month, join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Benton Leachman, in this episode as they discuss protective orders and processes involved in ensuring victim safety and justice. | |||
| Episode 22: Discovery with Jim Tocci | 05 oct. 2023 | 00:38:39 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jim Tocci as they take a deep dive into how to secure reasonable bail, discovery materials after the Michael Morton Act, and the government’s role in these intricate legal processes. | |||
| Episode 21: Magistration with Lauren Lefton | 22 sept. 2023 | 00:44:08 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney and city magistrate Lauren Lefton as they discuss the nuts & bolts of the preliminary magistration process and the emotionally charged issue of bail reform. | |||
| Episode 20: San Antonio City Council with Councilman Marc Whyte | 31 août 2023 | 00:37:04 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte, as they discuss campaigning, current hot policy topics, and the newly elected Councilman’s vision for San Antonio. | |||
| Episode 19: Case Managing with Azalea Balderas-Barroso | 17 août 2023 | 00:39:23 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Case Manager Azalea Balderas-Barroso as they detail the unique rights and obligations of being a Felony Mental Health Pretrial Diversion case manager. | |||
| Episode 18: Experiencing the FMHPTD with Vanessa Sandoval | 03 août 2023 | 00:41:51 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and pretrial diversion graduate Vanessa Sandoval as they shed light on the transformative work of the Bexar County Felony Mental-Health Pretrial Diversion Program. | |||
| Episode 17: The Latest Specialty Courts & Probation Techniques with Emile Huggins | 20 juil. 2023 | 00:44:04 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Adult Probation Officer Emile Huggins as they explore the new cutting edge rehabilitative methods used to protect both our specialty-court probationers, and society at large. | |||
| Episode 16: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law Students | 06 juil. 2023 | 00:44:44 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Kusak, Diego Lopez, Ryan Blakey, & Meghan Monahan — as they unpack the evolving world of law school admissions, debunk myths about studying law, and provide invaluable insights for aspiring pre-law students. | |||
| Episode 15: Q&A with Judge Ron Rangel | 22 juin 2023 | 00:35:28 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions submitted by you — our valued listeners. From legal dilemmas to personal issues, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system. | |||
| Episode 14: Unravelling Family Violence with Lauren Scott | 06 juin 2023 | 00:48:58 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Lauren Scott as they shed light into the challenges family violence prosecutors and judges face, explore legal options for survivors, and describe efforts to enhance victim safety and offender accountability.
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| Episode 13: Balancing Law Enforcement Challenges with Change & Opportunity with Constable Kathryn Brown | 23 mai 2023 | 00:40:29 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable Kat Brown as they deeply delve into their experiences with shifting societal norms and technological advancements by law enforcement. | |||
| Episode 12: Capital Offenses with Daniel De La Garza | 10 mai 2023 | 00:43:53 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Daniel De La Garza as they discuss the most hotly debated charge in the land: Capital Offenses and the potential death sentence. | |||
| Episode 11: Jury Duty Operations with Julieta Schulze | 26 avr. 2023 | 00:42:45 | |
Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews! Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Bexar County Central Jury Bailiff Julieta Schulze, as they discuss the goals and methods of jury operations here in Bexar County. | |||