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The Power of Preparation: Inside the Mind of a “Badass Attorney”
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with criminal defense attorney Noah Pines, one of Atlanta’s most respected and relentless trial lawyers.

Holidays, DUIs & Mental Health Awareness Staying Safe and Centered This Season
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, connection, and celebration. For some of us, they also bring added stress, emotional strain, and risky decisions behind the wheel. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s important

Breaking Barriers and Building Balance
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Georgia State Representative and attorney Soo Hong, founding partner of Blevins & Hong, PC. From her early days in law school to becoming a respected voice in the Georgia State House, Representative Hong shares how her legal background, persistence, and passion for people shaped her path in both law and politics.Daniel and Soo dive into leadership, resilience, and the balance between public service and private practice, while exploring how listening across party lines leads to better policy and a stronger justice system. Representative Hong also reflects on breaking barriers as a woman and immigrant in law and government, offering insight and inspiration for the next generation of leaders.

Understanding the Truth About Georgia’s Ankle Monitor Laws
In Georgia, ankle monitors are often misunderstood and with so many myths circulating online, it’s easy to confuse fact with fiction. Whether you’re on probation, pretrial release, or house arrest, knowing your rights and responsibilities

The Human Side of Criminal Defense
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Atlanta criminal defense attorney W. Scott Smith, founder of W. Scott Smith PC and known across Georgia as

Legislative Updates: Georgia Bail Reform and SB 63 Explained
Georgia Bail Reform and SB 63 Explained
As Georgia updates its bail system through Georgia bail reform SB 63 and other new bail laws in Georgia 2025 it’s important for defendants, families, and attorneys to understand what’s changing and how it affects

Inside the Work of Cobb County DA Sonya Allen
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen, the first African American woman elected DA in Cobb County. With more

Protect Yourself – Common ways to be Scammed
We have received multiple reports of a sophisticated scam targeting families of incarcerated individuals. Scammers are impersonating licensed bail bond agents and contacting victims by phone, claiming urgent payment is needed to secure the release