Public Defender to Judge and the Human Experience of Prison Sentencing | Episode 25
Get a Grip Podcast6 Tammi 2025

Public Defender to Judge and the Human Experience of Prison Sentencing | Episode 25

In this powerful episode of Get A Grip Podcast, convicted felon-turned-host, Louis Essig sits down with Judge Sheryl Munson of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in Columbus, Ohio, for a candid conversation about the human side of the justice system.

Judge Munson opens up about the traumatic events of her childhood and how they shaped her perspective on law, justice, and empathy towards others. As the only former public defender now serving as a judge in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Judge Munson shares her unique journey from defending clients to deciding their fates in the courtroom. She also dives into the work she’s doing with the RISE Court (Reaching Individual Success Everyday), which she created. RISE Court is a Mental Health Specialty Docket Court designed to help individuals struggling with mental illness and addiction.

Throughout the conversation, Judge Munson discusses the emotional weight of sending someone to prison and the complex realities of justice. This eye-opening discussion explores the intersections of trauma, empathy, mental health, and the criminal justice system, offering a deeper understanding of the human side of justice.Don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with one of the most compassionate and forward-thinking judges in Ohio.


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