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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

Victor Hill Unfiltered: From Sheriff to Congress
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart sit down with Victor Hill, former Clayton County Sheriff and current candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 5th District.

Bail Bonds Education & Process Transparency: What You Need to Know in Georgia
When someone you care about is arrested, the hours that follow can feel overwhelming. Knowledge brings peace of mind, and that starts with understanding bail in Georgia From the Georgia bail schedule to bail bonds

Building Trust, Driving Change: Sheriff Labat on Fulton County’s Future
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat joins hosts Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart to talk leadership, community, and the realities of justice in Fulton County.

Inside DSAC: Building Public-Private Partnerships for Security
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, Daniel Matalon, and co-host Tug Cowart sit down with FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown and FBI Special Agent Charles Orgbon Jr., the Private Sector Coordinator for the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC).