Mike and E address the difference between having enough energy or time. What is the real challenge and what you [...]

Selfcare and the art of working from home with special guest Jim Kaspari. Balancing work and life is imperative – [...]

Challenging times mean you need to stay healthy and positive but that is not always so easy to do!  Business [...]

Mike and special guest Topo Padilla discuss the changes to the Bail Bonds Industry, what it hopes to achieve and [...]

A timely update on how the courts are handling the covid19 crisis. Mike and E discuss what crimes are down [...]

An upbeat Discussion During the Challenges of COVID19. Energy and focus are just two of the things we have control [...]

Where you are – Where you are going – or the Journey? Mike and E discuss the age-old question of [...]

Importance of voting and the importance of Proposition 13. For more information visit us at www.chastainelaw.com   [...]

Today’s topic is a fun discourse based on: What are the 5 things you are most excited about? What are [...]

Join E interviewing Chastaine Jones new associate attorney Shane Hoover. Shane came into the field of law later in life [...]

Mike shares the art of achieving your goals through consistency and persistence on a day to day basis. Quitting is [...]

Mike and his special guest, life and business coach Jim Kaspari, discuss ways of ensuring that you have a great [...]

Mike and E discuss how technology has sped up life and taken away much of the quality of living. Just [...]

There are conflicts of interest in the legal world, but it might not be as clear cut as you think. [...]

Join Mike and E as they interview their new associate attorney Jessica Davis. She shares her journey on becoming a [...]

Mike and Special guest Topo Padilla discuss the current situation with all the changes to the bail industry. This will [...]

The importance of getting enough sleep is not completely understood by most people. Chronic sleep deprivation is a widespread problem [...]

Have a good laugh as Mike looks at some of the crazy laws from around the country while E shares [...]

Mike and E discuss the recently released movie “The Big Hack” with its rather startling disclosure of how we are [...]

Did you know that there are two different ways the Supreme Court Justices view the Constitution? Most people think it’s [...]

Mike’s special guest, business coach Jim Kaspari, is back again! This time he is talking about his latest creation and [...]

Mike hosts the show this week live from Boston with cyber security specialist Michael Einbinder-Schatz. Michael is a highly sought [...]

We are happy to announce that the 3rd edition of Mike’s book How to Survive a DUI Arrest: What You [...]

The wheels of justice turn very slowly indeed, ever wonder why? One of the first questions people who are accused [...]

Mike is a big fan of being a part of a mastermind group and having mentors. Learn the power of [...]

Mike starts the week talking about a handful of attorneys in the news and how badly they have been behaving. [...]

Are you one who dreads or looks forward to the day of April 15th? There is no way avoiding it, [...]

Mike and E talk about starting your day with a victory! We’ve all heard the phrase Carpe diem, but do [...]

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an order putting an executive moratorium on California’s death penalty, ordering a reprieve for the 740 [...]

Attorney Jay Manning is back with The Amazing E to go over what the law requires enforcement officers to look [...]

Do you have trouble with multi-tasking or are you good at juggling but no more than 2 items at once? [...]

In conclusion of California’s new laws, Mike and E continue to talk about new laws that have gone into effect [...]

A new year means new laws. In this 2-part series of the new laws going into effect in 2019. Mike [...]

Do you ever get stuck in a wheel of disappointment and comparison with others that always leaves you on the [...]

From life at the Chastaine Jones to their own personal goals, Mike and E share their strategies on how they [...]

Mike and E kick off the holiday season with a look at cyber Monday and how it has grown into [...]

Today’s topic is an overview on the new legislation in criminal justice reform called First Step Initiative. Mike talks about [...]

Mike’s and his special guest Top Padilla discuss some timely topics. Unfortunately, we live in a time where there are [...]

Join Mike and special guest John Perry and Chris Wright from Clean and Sober Recovery Services in Orangevale, CA. John [...]

Ever wonder what goes on with death penalty cases and why they cost the state so much money? What are [...]

E talks about how Alzheimer’s has affected her family and what they have learned by having a loved one suffer [...]

The importance of bringing the “civil” back into civil discourse cannot be understated. There is little news anymore that isn’t [...]

Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits by Greg Crabtree: An easy to follow, step by step format on why knowing [...]

Mike and E dive into their favorite 4 letter word – SALES. Sales is actually THE number one most honorable [...]

This week Mike and E discuss a variety of legal topics: What are the coming changes in the bail bond [...]

Mike and Topo Padilla from Greg Padilla Bail Bonds talk about SB10, the new law that is set to eliminate [...]

Successful life and business coach Jim Kaspari share with E the secrets he uses to set his clients up for [...]

Mike and E discuss their recent trip to Washington DC. If you have never been there it will be an [...]

Mike and E explore the importance of having a written legal agreement. Why have a contract and what should a [...]

With skyrocketing disease it’s clear that our approach to healthy living and affective treatment is not working. Our health insurance [...]

LegalEase is focused this week with Mike sharing some great adventure racing stories and the skills that are required to [...]

Cameron and Deborah Joy-English give us an inside look at the Sacramento Valley Adult and Teen Challenge program. Teen Challenge [...]

Exciting news for California, Governor Jerry Brown announces a 9 billion-dollar budget surplus. Join Mike and E to discuss what [...]

Today our 5th Amendment Rights are bandied about in the news but what are they really and why do they matter [...]

E interviews Mike about his adventure racing days and why this extreme sport has helped him become an even better [...]

Its been boldly stated this week that the attorney-client privilege is dead – but is it really? What is attorney-client [...]

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scene when you are called to jury duty? Seems like a long slow [...]

Nowadays most people know that “Big Brother” is in fact watching our every move but just how complicit are we [...]

Listen to Mike and E discuss the history behind our ͞social contract͟ ie; the building of our democratic/republic philosophy. Mike [...]

Why do we procrastinate and how does it affect our lives? Its important to know why we tend to put [...]

Learn why using the police to resolve a dispute may not be a good idea. Domestic violence, DV, is a [...]

Mike and E look at the challenges that people have managing their time, specifically taking time off. Taking time off [...]

John Perry and Chris Wright, the founders of Clean and Sober Recovery Services, share their personal stories and why they [...]

Cultivating good relationships is based on the attitude you bring to any situation. Mike shares why having a bad attitude [...]

Join special guest attorney Ron Drescher who will explain everything you need to know about Bankruptcy. Ron, author of File [...]

This week our special guest is Dr. kathryn Boling, author of Healthy on the Campus. Dr. Boling has a commitment [...]

Dr. Christine Curtis is the Clinical Director for Akua Mind & Body, a local addiction treatment facility that focuses on [...]

Mike and E begin their discussion on Leadership Skills with a legal update on the proposed new tiered system for [...]

Join Mike Chastaine and his special guest Topo Padilla. Topo is owner of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds, a local, family [...]

Mike reviews current laws and the legal challenges of marijuana grows and usage and the differences between state and fed [...]

Mike and E discuss the basic step-by-step process on how he selects a jury. Starting with the first step of [...]

Mike and E interview Jim Kaspari, from Peak Business Coaching, on how to create the life of your dreams by [...]

Life is full of problems – we all know this to be true but that doesn’t prepare us to handle [...]

Mike and E are joined by their former National Ski Patrol, NSP, colleague Jon Maztokowski. They all met at Sugar [...]

Special guest David Wolf joins us again for an update on what has been going on with current legislation specifically [...]

Managing any kind of business can be quite stressful as well as handling the varied day-to-day pressures of life. Mike [...]

Mike has special guest Topo Padilla of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds to discuss what is going on in the bail [...]

Mike and E discuss how to present yourself in court: What should I wear? How should I act? Do I [...]

Mike discusses the cost of litigation, weighing the various risks vs rewards. If you have never been through a trial, [...]

Chris and John share their passion and experience helping people recover from substance use disorder. Their business, Clean & Sober [...]

Mike and E talk about their trip to the historic sites of Philadelphia, including Valley Forge, the Liberty Bell, The [...]

Mike talks about the 4 stages of criminal case so that you can better understand how the legal system works. [...]

Mike talks about the importance of perseverance in law and in life. Endurance and perseverance are important both strategically and [...]

E interviews Dominick Welch, associate attorney at the Chastaine Jones, on what it takes to become an attorney. Follow his [...]

Mike talks about things to consider when you are looking to hire an attorney. Questions you should ask about cost, [...]

Interview with special guest Leonard Simpson, owner and operating manager of 20/20 Financial Advisers of Sacramento. Mr. Simpson talks about [...]

Ever hear of the sport called Orienteering? Want something fun to do on the weekends that involves the whole family, [...]

Mike interviews E about her role as his office manager and being the first captain of the Richard James Office [...]

Topo Padilla joins Mike for a deep dive into the challenges facing the bail bond industry. From the sharp increases [...]

Mike talks with E on how her perceptions about the legal industry has changed over the time she has been [...]

Learn about the importance of the SR22 in DUI cases and why our key vendors can save you lots of [...]

Getting the most out of life is all about how we live each day. Focusing on what’s important to you [...]

Mike and E have a lively discussion on how to start the New Year right. Learn some of the latest [...]

nterview with Nadia Maldonado from Low Cost Interlock Systems. Everything you wanted to know about ignition interlock devices and other [...]

Mike interviews David Wolf from Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association about the recent election results and what that means moving forward. [...]

Mike is joined by the newly appointed Honorable Judge Scott Tedman, a former criminal defense lawyer and colleague. Learn more [...]

Mike and E talk about the benefits of growing your business with a group of like-minded professionals and other great [...]

Seldom at the Chastaine Jones do we share our personal views with any political issues, instead we focus on educating [...]

Fascinating interview with Julia Carrera, spokesperson for the Small Farmers Association, on why they are opposed to Prop 64. Following [...]

This broadcast shed light on California’s unique proposition process – referred to as direct democracy. A look at its history [...]

The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 pros and cons discussed. LISTEN TO PODCAST

Learn more about Prop 63 – “Safety for All” gun control, with special guest Adam Richards, attorney who focuses on [...]

Special guest David Wolf, from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, reviews the following Props up for vote in Nov: 51,53,54,55,56. [...]

In order to provide some context for the current model of preliminary hearings, Mike takes a look at the history [...]

You have the right to testify but should you? It is a complex decision. Mike shares 30 years of experience [...]

Everyone has heard of their Miranda Rights, but what does it really mean. An in depth look at your 5th [...]

Today’s special guest was Ignacio Hernandez from Hernandez Strategy Group, LLC, a government relation, advocacy and communications firm in Sacramento. [...]

A fascinating look at why our founding fathers designed the government into three branches and how it works in today’s [...]

Today’s podcast focuses on plea bargaining; starting with a brief look at its history, how it’s used today and its [...]

Why should you hire an attorney and how do they come up with their pricing? If you are being charged [...]

Mike and Negad discuss the potential consequences to your driver’s license when arrested for a DUI. They touch on the [...]

E interviews Mike about a little known sport he has been participating in for many years - adventure racing. Learn [...]

There may be a point in time where you are facing legal trouble, such as a DUI. Not only are [...]

Our special guest Topo Padilla explains the ins and outs of being in his family’s bail bonds business for 30 [...]

Our guest Blaine Oelkers shares practical tips on how to reclaim your day. Move from flustered to focus, from overwhelm [...]

Mike introduces his new associate Negad Zaky and together they look at current issues where social media is being used [...]

Tune in to learn what expungements are; why it’s so important to clear your record; who is eligible; what to expect in [...]

Mike takes a look at the prevalence of fear in the legal system and how its used from passing laws [...]

E interviews Mike on all aspects of a jury trial. From how he and his clients decide to go to [...]

Many changes have happened in the legal field since Mike began practicing 30 years ago. Listen to an interesting discussion [...]

Mike shares the background of due process and why it was created by our founding fathers. We think that due [...]

Mike talks about why having the right attitude throughout your legal process is very important. He also discusses the most [...]

For many people, the most serious consequence of a DUI charge is having their driver license suspended. Most of us [...]

Adventure racing is an extreme sport, and like in criminal cases, you have to overcome many obstacles along the way. [...]