Dynamite Divorce and other matters (DDOM)
Episode 42 with Judge Mark Lopez, retired
In this Episode 42 - recorded on May 8th, 2024, Marjie, Barry and Kevin host retired Judge Mark Lopez, formerly of the Cook County (IL) Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division. In this wide-ranging discussion, Judge Lopez shares some insights and perspectives from his 22 years on the bench. Some topics are:
- Should you be scared to appear in Court?
- How are judges chosen in Cook County?
- What does a judge look at when deciding cases?
- Can you take off your shirt in Zoom court? (No.)
- Does it help to be loud and boisterous in Court?
- What is a 'pretrial?'
- When can you ask for a change of judge in your case?
Judge Lopez now works as a mediator and arbitrator for JAMS, a private dispute-resolution firm. He's got experience in resolving family-law and other conflicts! Call JAMS and ask for him at 312-655-0555.
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About the hosts of 'Dynamite Divorce and Other Matters:"
Chicago Lawyers Marjie Nielsen, Barry C. Boykin and Kevin R. Johnson have more than 70 combined years of experience in Custody, Divorce and other Family Law matters. They know first-hand the court battles, stress and struggles that people endure as disputes are resolved in the family-court system.
They work tirelessly to bring hope and clarity to a troubled world, where lawyers, judges and other professionals see the best and worst of human behavior on public display.
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CARPLS - legal resources www.carpls.org
Illinois Legal Aid Online www.illinoislegalaid.org
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Who we are:
Attorney Marjie Nielsen - https://nextsteplegalservices.com/about-us
Attorney Barry C. Boykin - www.gclclaw.org/barry-c-boykin
Attorney Kevin R. Johnson - www.divorce.nu cell 312-493-4241
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Intro/outro music for this episode: From #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/to-the-future License code: TLAELJDDAJJYICOF
In this Episode 42 - recorded on May 8th, 2024, Marjie, Barry and Kevin host retired Judge Mark Lopez, formerly of the Cook County (IL) Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division. In this wide-ranging discussion, Judge Lopez shares some insights and perspectives from his 22 years on the bench. Some topics are:
- Should you be scared to appear in Court?
- How are judges chosen in Cook County?
- What does a judge look at when deciding cases?
- Can you take off your shirt in Zoom court? (No.)
- Does it help to be loud and boisterous in Court?
- What is a 'pretrial?'
- When can you ask for a change of judge in your case?
Judge Lopez now works as a mediator and arbitrator for JAMS, a private dispute-resolution firm. He's got experience in resolving family-law and other conflicts! Call JAMS and ask for him at 312-655-0555.
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About the hosts of 'Dynamite Divorce and Other Matters:"
Chicago Lawyers Marjie Nielsen, Barry C. Boykin and Kevin R. Johnson have more than 70 combined years of experience in Custody, Divorce and other Family Law matters. They know first-hand the court battles, stress and struggles that people endure as disputes are resolved in the family-court system.
They work tirelessly to bring hope and clarity to a troubled world, where lawyers, judges and other professionals see the best and worst of human behavior on public display.
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CARPLS - legal resources www.carpls.org
Illinois Legal Aid Online www.illinoislegalaid.org
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Who we are:
Attorney Marjie Nielsen - https://nextsteplegalservices.com/about-us
Attorney Barry C. Boykin - www.gclclaw.org/barry-c-boykin
Attorney Kevin R. Johnson - www.divorce.nu cell 312-493-4241
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Intro/outro music for this episode: From #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/to-the-future License code: TLAELJDDAJJYICOF