From Civil Court to Jerry Springer: A TPO Survival Guide | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 11

Lawyers Without Billboards

Ever wonder what really happens when someone files a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) in Georgia? This episode of Lawyers Without Billboards delivers an unfiltered, no-nonsense breakdown of the legal, emotional, and strategic realities of civil protective orders. Hosted by the seasoned legal team at Shewmaker & Lewis, this episode is as informative as it is entertaining—think courtroom meets Jerry Springer (yes, really).

Join Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Alexa Lewis, and Jimmy Lewis as they explore:

• What qualifies as a TPO in Georgia
• The legal definition of “family violence”
• Why intimate relationships (not just romantic ones) matter
• What kinds of evidence judges look for
• How timing and context influence your chances
• Why ex parte hearings are constitutional (and controversial)
• What rights you may lose—including the right to possess firearms
• How TPOs impact child custody, housing, and employment
• When a judge may deny a TPO—or grant one "just in case"

This episode is full of real courtroom insight, legal strategy, and yes—dad jokes. Whether you're seeking a TPO, defending against one, or simply curious about how Georgia’s civil court system operates, this is the survival guide you didn't know you needed.

👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense - with zero billboards and zero BS.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

👉 Visit us at https://www.shewmakerandlewis.com for legal resources, case consultations, and future podcast updates.

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🎙 Produced by Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.

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