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Lawyers in the Attic

Bamieh & De Smeth

Weekly conversations with lawyers and law students about all things legal in the 21st century, from big criminal cases and celebrity lawsuits to the challenges of figuring out what to wear in court. Recorded in a big beautiful attic space at the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth in Ventura, California.

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All Episodes

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Ep 33 - Who Had the Knife? w Ron Bamieh

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2024/10/10

Ron Bamieh has worked dozens of murder cases, both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. In this conversation, he tells the story of Gus Tapia, who was accused of a 2006 murder in Ventura, California and hired Ron to defend him. As the case unfolds, Ron discovers that the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the wrong man for the crime. And that’s just the tip of a very disturbing iceberg. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth:

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Ep 32 - Child Custody Across Borders w Jennifer Yates

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2024/09/26

What happens when a spouse takes the children across national borders? Family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us this week to examine a shocking local case, as a judge awards a father sole custody and rules to “deport” a mother’s children to Italy – but is that the whole story? As we unpack the legal elements at play when dealing with international divorce and child custody cases, Jennifer fills us in on how the law can shape personal lives across the globe. Read more about the case:

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Ep 31 - Lawyer or Therapist?

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2024/09/19

This week we talk with the family law super team at Bamieh & De Smeth: Jennifer Yates, Jason Frantz, and Thelma Corsa. These are seasoned family law attorneys with stories to tell and bittersweet life lessons to share. In this conversation, we talk about the hard facts of divorce and child custody, and reflect on the tricky balancing act of emotional and legal support for people in challenging personal situations. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth:

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Ep 30 - Mock Trial Memories w Danielle De Smeth

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2024/09/12

This week attorney and senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to share memories and reflections of a formative experience from her high school days: participating in the Ventura County Mock Trial competition. From overcoming nerves and dressing appropriately to the unexpectedly fierce competition with rival schools, we explore how the Mock Trial experience introduced us to legal work at a young age, and continues to shape our perspectives on law and life. Lawyers in the Attic is

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Trial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part Three...

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2024/09/10

In April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this

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Ep 29 - Back to School

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2024/09/05

It’s back to school week, so we’ve got all the firm’s senior partners (Ron Bamieh, Danielle De Smeth, and Jennifer Yates) together in the attic for a conversation about schools, students, teachers, and the long arm of the law. We also kick off the NFL season with details about our “Partner Picks” livestreams, every Wednesday at 4pm Pacific. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/

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Ep 28 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Six w/ Ron Bamieh

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2024/08/29

In the concluding episode of our series on the murder of Katrina Montgomery, Ron Bamieh describes his experience serving as lead prosecutor in the trials of Justin Merriman and his mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman. The court proceedings contain some of the wildest moments of Ron’s legal career, and the case’s outcome leads us to reflect on the meaning of justice for Katrina and her family. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/

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Trial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part Two...

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2024/08/27

In April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this

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Ep 27 - Bookworm w Jennifer Yates

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2024/08/22

When she’s not at the office or in court, family law attorney and senior partner Jennifer Yates can most likely be found reading novels and non-fiction, consuming books at an impressive rate (and tracking them on her reading apps). This week we talk about the connections between Jen’s reading practice and her work as a lawyer, as she reflects on a life of book nerdery and shares some of her recent favorites. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth:

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Ep 26 - Seasons of the Law w Jennifer Yates and...

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2024/08/15

Do people really commit more crimes during the hotter summer months? Are there more divorces in January? As it turns out, yes! This week we talk with Jennifer Yates and Danielle De Smeth about the seasonal flow of life at a law firm, as we explore how weather, human psychology, economics and a host of other factors shape the yearly rhythms of legal work. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Trial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part One...

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2024/08/13

In April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this

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Ep 25 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Five w/ Ron Bamieh

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2024/08/08

In Chapter Five of our series on the disappearance of Katrina Montgomery, founding partner Ron Bamieh describes building a complex wire operation in a county jail to ensnare the main suspect, Justin Merriman. As the case progresses, we learn shocking details about Merriman’s mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman, and her level of involvement in covering up her son’s heinous crimes. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 24- The Magic of a Prenuptial Agreement w Jennifer...

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2024/08/01

Love is forever – until it isn’t. And that’s when a prenuptial agreement can come in handy. This week we talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about one of marriage’s most controversial documents, as we explore how prenups can function as important legal and practical guides when things go sour. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 23 - Hiding in Plain Sight w Danielle De Smeth

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2024/07/25

This week senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to talk about her current role representing families of victims in a disturbing sex abuse case emerging out of UCLA. We talk about the details of the case and the wider institutional culture that allows predators to get away with heinous acts for years, sometimes decades, before justice is served. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 22 - The Brangelina Divorce w Jennifer Yates

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2024/07/18

Family law attorney Jennifer Yates, aka The Divorce Whisperer™, joins us in the attic this week for an examination of the Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie divorce saga. From jointly owned French wineries and plastic surgery bills to child custody and serious abuse allegations, we talk about the legal elements at play when giant celebrity couples split up. Stars: are they really just like us? Check out this insanely detailed timeline of the Pitt/Jolie divorce proceedings:

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Ep 21 - Compassion Fatigue w/ Charlotte Krem

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2024/07/11

This week we’re joined by Charlotte Krem, attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth, who shares her experiences working in both criminal and civil law. We talk about the need to confront one’s idealism in the context of the “real world,” and how balancing noble intentions with effective legal work (while maintaining your own sanity) is a critical skill for young lawyers to develop. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 20 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Four w/ Ron Bamieh

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2024/06/27

This week, we continue the harrowing saga of Katrina Montgomery, a young woman who disappeared in 1992 after attending a party thrown by white supremacist gang members. In this episode, Ron Bamieh, who served as a prosecutor and key investigator of the case, explains how a complicated, unprecedented wire operation uncovered critical evidence, and the dark truth of Katrina’s fate begins to surface. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth:

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Ep 19 - The Legal Landscape of Special Education w...

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2024/06/20

This week we’re joined by senior partner Danielle De Smeth, who explains how parents of children with disabilities can navigate the complicated legal rights and responsibilities of special education. Danielle shares a number of stories that highlight the particular challenges families can face in securing equal and dignified schooling for their children, and discusses the role of legislation and litigation in achieving that goal. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh &

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Ep 18 - The Law Life Balance w/ Anzac Jacobs

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2024/06/13

Anzac Jacobs is a criminal defense attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth who joins us in the attic this week for a conversation about his path to becoming a lawyer, the tricky “work/life balance” of legal life, and the complicated relationship between defense attorneys and local law enforcement. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 17 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Three w/ Ron Bamieh

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2024/06/07

This week we return to the story of Katrina Montgomery, whose 1992 disappearance led to a years-long investigation, ultimately headed by prosecutor Ron Bamieh at the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. In this episode, Ron explains how some of the case’s most shocking developments unfolded in 1998, as he and his team crafted a sophisticated wire operation to ensnare the main suspects in hopes of finding Katrina and bringing those responsible to justice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you

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