Hello Fabulous!
It’s Jen here, and boy, do I have a story for you! Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is one heck of a rebellious spirit setting the courtroom! And let’s just say, she’s not your typical judge.
First off, Judge Rosie rolls into the frame, and yeah, she sports tattoos. Now, before you go raising eyebrows, know this: each ink on her skin has a story, deeply rooted in connection and memory, especially her bonds with her father. Now that’s a family album you can’t just flip through!
We dove headfirst into the harsh world of modern information access. Picture this: a world where kids wield smartphones like they’re extensions of their hands. Judge Rosie, laying down the law as she does best, campaigned for no phones till kids hit sixteen. Stern? Maybe. Wise? Definitely.
Her court isn’t the usual "all rise, all sit, judgment passed, go home."Imagine a place where instead of the doom of the gavel, you get a path paved towards real change. Bexar County’s specialty courts have been her stage, directing spotlights on drug treatment and addiction—issues that hit hard and ruin silently. Under her guidance, 27 out of 28 graduates stayed on the straight and narrow. If that’s not winning, I don’t know what is!
From discussing tech's role in transparency to sporting a pride flag as a beacon of equality in San Antonio, Judge Rosie doesn’t just push boundaries—she redraws them. She’s faced down disciplinary actions for her support of the LGBTQ+ community, an ordeal that only steeled her resolve. That pride flag now sits right outside her chambers, a testament to her fight and identity.
Cheers to our robed rebel, and to all of us living unapologetically and making each moment in the courtroom, or anywhere else, profoundly ours.
Until next time,
Jen
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Find Judge Rosie's video on the Reflejo Court here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnSPuEMSwTU
📚 Timestamped overview of "The Robed Rebel: judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez00:00 Relying on social media can harm youth.
05:43 Original, meaningful tattoos defy societal expectations.
09:51 Using technology to open court to public.
12:39 Defied odds to win, championed LGBT and families.
16:06 Judicial changes during COVID helped my cause.
18:55 80s me-generation dropout navigates mental health challenges.
23:28 Elected judge with child welfare law experience.
25:11 Trauma informed care improves service for trauma survivors.
31:23 Equipping individuals to address trauma and succeed.
34:02 Court offers second chance to expunge convictions.
36:37 Create fund for victims of domestic violence.
39:43 Mother's influence, community inspiration, dedication to justice.
43:35 Family-owned Brownsville restaurant serves best Gulf shrimp.
46:47 Michael promotes healing and positive change.
48:41 "Subscribe, follow - you'll love diverse panel."
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