Episodes

What should you do if Child Protective Services (CPS) contacts you? What rights do parents have during a CPS investigation? Can CPS remove your child without warning? In this episode of the Legal Vixen Podcast, host Karren Kenney, a federal criminal defense attorney, sits down with Attorney Lauren Johnson, an experienced California attorney who represents parents and families in Child Protective Services (CPS) and dependency court cases. Together, they discuss how CPS investigations and how they...

What is the federal CASA Program, and what does it really take to be accepted? In this episode of Legal Vixen, federal criminal defense attorney Karren Kenney sits down with former client Ernest, who successfully completed the Conviction and Sentence Alternatives (CASA) Program in the Central District of California. After completing the program, Ernest's federal criminal case was dismissed. The CASA Program is one of the most selective federal diversion programs in the country, and very little i...

Former Orange County District Attorney’s Office Supervising Investigator Damon Tucker joins the Legal Vixen Podcast for part 2 of an in-depth conversation about fraud investigations, cybercrime, identity theft, and how investigators actually build criminal cases. With decades of experience investigating major fraud, insurance fraud, cybercrime, and economic crimes, Damon Tucker shares what really happens behind the scenes when law enforcement tracks fraudsters, gathers evidence, interviews susp...

Former Orange County District Attorney’s Office Supervising Investigator Damon Tucker joins the Legal Vixen Podcast for an in-depth conversation about fraud investigations, cybercrime, identity theft, and how investigators actually build criminal cases. With decades of experience investigating major fraud, insurance fraud, cybercrime, and economic crimes, Damon Tucker shares what really happens behind the scenes when law enforcement tracks fraudsters, gathers evidence, interviews suspects, and p...

Join us for part 2 of the two-part interview with one of Legal Vixen’s all-time FAVORITE trial judges, The Honorable Thomas Goethals. Judge Goethals talks about his impressive legal career and the notable Scott Dekraai Snitch Scandal case he presided over during his time as an Orange County trial judge. Judge Goethals is now a private Neutral with ADR Services, Inc., and his information can be found at https://www.adrservices.com/neutrals/

Join us for a two-part interview with one of Legal Vixen’s all-time FAVORITE trial judges, The Honorable Thomas Goethals. Judge Goethals talks about his impressive legal career and the notable Scott Dekraai Snitch Scandal case he presided over during his time as an Orange County trial judge.

Most people talk themselves into getting arrested. In this episode of the Legal Vixen Podcast, we sit down with criminal defense attorney Marc Wasserman of the Pot Brothers to break down exactly what your rights are when police pull you over, and why staying silent can protect you. We cover the 5th Amendment right to remain silent, when Miranda rights actually apply, and the common mistakes people make during traffic stops that can lead to charges. If you’ve ever wondered: Do you have to answer ...

After an accident, choosing the wrong personal injury lawyer can cost you everything. In this episode of the Legal Vixen Podcast, we sit down with California personal injury attorney Case Barnett to uncover the difference between ethical and unethical personal injury representation — and how injured victims can protect themselves. Many accident victims don’t realize there are warning signs of unethical personal injury law firms. If you or someone you love has been injured, this conversation coul...

Leah shared her story of being involved in a federal fraud conspiracy case, thanks to her shady former male business partner, who used her. This is a follow up from our last podcast, and an informational video for the ladies. If you or someone you know is being used by someone to sign documents, transfer money through your bank account, or other weird requests, trust your instincts and talk to a lawyer before getting involved!

A guilty verdict is devastating — but it isn’t always the end. In this episode, Leah Johnson shares how she survived a federal fraud conviction, kept fighting through the appeal, and ultimately had her conviction vacated and her case dismissed.