Welcome to Pull Up a Chair, the interview segment of Seasoned & Unfiltered — where guests sit down, speak freely, and finish their sentences.

In this bonus episode, Steveo sits down with Montgomery County attorney and judicial candidate Jo Anna Linzer for a direct, no-theatrics conversation about what a district court judge actually does — and why most voters underestimate the power of that position.

From felony case management and bail reform to digital evidence, victim advocacy, and constitutional limits on judicial conduct, this discussion moves beyond party labels and into courtroom reality.

You’ll hear:

What a district court judge handles day to day

Why experience on both sides of the courtroom matters

How jail dockets and trial scheduling really work

The balance between public safety and due process

Why judges can’t respond to social media criticism

And why local races deserve more attention than national headlines

This isn’t a stump speech.
It’s a conversation about responsibility, transparency, and what voters should actually understand before stepping into the voting booth.

Pull up a chair.
Listen.
Then make up your own mind.

🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:09 – Why Local Races Matter More Than You Think
Federal obsession vs. local authority.

02:35 – What a District Court Judge Actually Does
Felony cases, courtroom management, and real responsibility.

04:49 – 24 Years in the Courtroom
From prosecutor to defense attorney to candidate.

07:24 – Justice Isn’t Always a Conviction
Balancing victims’ rights and constitutional protections.

10:07 – The Scales of Justice in Practice
Experience on both sides of the aisle.

15:39 – Bail Reform and Public Safety
Lessons from other counties.

19:31 – Why Court Cases Take Time
Digital evidence, scheduling, and backlog realities.

22:54 – Indigent Defense in Montgomery County
How representation actually works.

25:43 – Protecting Victims While Preserving Due Process
The tension every judge must navigate.

27:55 – Political Pressure vs. Judicial Neutrality
Why judges can’t fight back publicly.

31:10 – Managing an Efficient Courtroom
Jail dockets and resource realities.

33:48 – Transparency and Open Courts
What the public can reasonably expect.

38:32 – Why Experience Should Matter on the Ballot
Doing your homework before you vote.

🔗 Connect with Jo Ann Linzer

🌐 Official Campaign Website
https://joannlinzer.com/

💼 Law Practice Website
https://www.montgomerycountycriminaldefense.com/

🔵 Facebook – Jo Ann Linzer for Judge
https://www.facebook.com/linzerforjudge/

⚖️ Facebook – Linzer & Gaines Law Firm
https://www.facebook.com/linzergaines/

🔗 LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-ann-linzer-a1620695

📺 Additional Interview Appearance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt-EP99BSUY

📞 Campaign Contact
936-647-1946

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