{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Identify a Judge\u2019s Trial Persona Before you Walk into the Courtroom\u00a0[Ep 172]","description":"Judge rules can make or break your trial, and most lawyers are looking at the wrong document first. If you are headed to trial, this episode shows why the judge\u2019s trial rules, schedule, and persona matter more than simply memorizing jury instructions. I talk about how a trial consultation exposed major surprises in a judge\u2019s courtroom procedures, including half-day sessions, skipped Fridays, limited jury-selection time, and strict expectations that could completely reshape the order of proof, witness strategy, and expert costs. This episode previously aired on the podcast in 2024, and I'm bringing it back today because it's the perfect refresher ahead of an upcoming episode where I'll walk you through a recent trial consult of mine and the verdict. So keep that one in mind, and you can always refer back here for more context! If you want more trial prep strategies just like this, but in more depth and delivered straight to your inbox, grab my email newsletter that I send out each month: https:\/\/www.larricklawfirm.com\/newsletter In this episode, we cover:  Why the best place to start is the judge\u2019s rules and procedures, not just the jury instructions. How voir dire format and time limits change the way you connect with jurors. When a jury questionnaire can save your trial prep. How to spot a judge\u2019s trial persona before you walk into the courtroom.    You can also listen to today's episode on my YouTube Channel: Identify a Judge\u2019s Trial Persona Before you Walk into the Courtroom&amp;nbsp;[Ep 172]   Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on&amp;nbsp;Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   Have a trial or mediation coming up and want to test with a focus group? Book a free consultation call with Elizabeth to learn more:  www.calendly.com\/elizabethlarrick  Don\u2019t miss out on the Trial Lawyer Prep Newsletter that is delivered right to your email with extra tips and \u2018how to\u2019 information. Join the newsletter here:   &amp;nbsp;www.larricklawfirm.com\/newsletter   ","author_name":"Trial Lawyer Prep","author_url":"https:\/\/larricklawfirm.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42392680\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/4d2064\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42392680"}