Joel is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster and stand-up comic. He currently is in private practice specializing in attorney ethics and constitutional law. Being the host of the podcast, DeBriefing the Law, Joel regularly speaks on attorney ethics nationwide on issues relating to attorneys reaching their full protentional in the practice of law. Joel has spoken to numerous bench and bar conferences and as well as other specialized attorney conferences.
Joel has been lead counsel on two cases that ended up at the United States Supreme Court. He was counsel for the town of Greece, New York in the landmark case Galloway v. Greece. Joel argued the case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit, and was part of the legal team presenting the case to the U.S. Supreme Court where they successfully defended the Town against a challenge to its practice of opening its sessions with an invocation. In addition, Joel argued Trinity Lutheran v. Comer before the Western District of Missouri and the Eighth Circuit, before the Supreme Court decided the case in favor of his clients.
Joel has also spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and has learned from their successful and unsuccessful legal practices. Joel brings this practical perspective to all his seminars.
Oster earned his J.D. in 1997 from the University of Kansas School of Law. Oster is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and numerous federal courts.
Leighandra Hazlett, originally from St. Joseph, Missouri, is a dedicated legal professional with a strong background in criminal justice and forensic investigation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies and her Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations from Missouri Western State University. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.
Leighandra is licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska, in both state and federal court. She began her legal career prosecuting crimes of domestic violence, where she developed a deep commitment to advocating for victims and ensuring justice through fair and ethical prosecution. She now serves as a Deputy County Attorney, where she prosecutes felony-level offenses and continues to uphold the integrity of the criminal justice system with professionalism, diligence, and compassion.
Season One - Casey Anthony
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Episode One - The 911 Calls
When Casey Anthony’s mother, Cindy, dialed 911 in the summer of 2008, her words would ignite one of the most infamous cases in American true crime history. “It smells like there’s been a dead body in the damn car.” Those chilling words set off a chain of events that would expose secrets, lies, and an investigation that captivated the nation.
In this first episode, we take you back to where it all began — the frantic 911 calls that led police to the Anthony home. We’ll break down each call, analyze the emotional dynamics between mother and daughter, and explore how these moments shaped the narrative that followed. Featuring audio clips, expert commentary, and investigative insight, this episode dissects the turning point that transformed a missing child report into a national obsession.
From the first phone call to the courtroom verdict — this is the Casey Anthony story, told step by step.