Gavel Talks

Judges are sometimes confronted with applications to restrict public access to discovery materials and to bar public access to filings and in-court proceedings.

Judge Anchondo continues his discussion with Judge Richard Ginkowski on the unique challenges and benefits of DWI court in part two of this Gavel Talks episode.

Judge Anchondo of the County Criminal Court in El Paso, Texas and Region 6 Judicial Outreach Liaison for NHTASA/ABA joins Judge Richard Ginkowski for a two-part discussion of the unique challenges and benefits of DWI courts.

Congratulations! Judge Richard Ginkowski of the National Conference of Specialized Court Judges offers a "to do list" to help the newly appointed or elected judge hit the ground running beginning within the first 24 hours of getting the good news.

Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges explains what rules, standards and protections apply for information that is confidential in nature that might be used for a trial.

How judges and courts can effectively communicate with public stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge Richard Ginkowski speaks to Ms. Guida Brown, Executive Director of the Hope Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, on the impact of the

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders with victims of substance abuse, mental health or domestic violence.

Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges discusses the decision-making process on preparing for a trial including evidence, witness testimony, and investigating prospective jurors.

Judge Andra Sparks discuss how the RENEW program, implemented by the Birmingham Municipal Court helped hundreds of citizens obtain their

driver's license since its inception in 2014.

In this Gavel Talks, an experienced trial judge will address how the court can and should ethically handle the challenges faced by judges in dealing with self represented litigants.