THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST | SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
MICHELE LOCKE | EPISODE 132 | SHOW NOTES
FEATURED GUEST
Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Michele Locke’s distinguished career journey includes her tenure as an Associate Municipal Court Judge, a role she embraces with dedication. As a practicing family law attorney, her primary motivation for this pivotal shift was to deepen her engagement with family law litigation. In this area, she has always felt a profound connection and commitment.
Before ascending to the judiciary, Michele had already established a formidable reputation through her successful family law practice. Here, she demonstrated her prowess in representing clients across a broad spectrum of highly contested legal disputes, showcasing her skillful advocacy and deep legal acumen.
While on the bench, Michele presided over a specialized Domestic Violence Court. This court was primarily focused on handling Protective Order Applications, alongside a spectrum of related family law issues such as divorce proceedings, custody battles, child support enforcement, and various complications stemming from those Protective Orders. Her judicial responsibilities also extended to overseeing the Child Protective Services Court, further solidifying her expertise in navigating the intricate legal challenges associated with domestic violence, stalking, harassment, child abuse, and other contested family law matters.
Michele’s unwavering passion for family law was ignited during her law school days and has been fueled throughout her childhood. As someone who has navigated the personal challenges of being a child of divorce, Michele possesses a unique and empathetic understanding of family relationships’ dynamic and complex nature. This personal background has equipped her with an invaluable perspective on the profound impacts of divorce and family disputes on the individuals involved, especially during such emotionally charged times.
In her private practice, Michele Locke specializes in a comprehensive range of family law services, including but not limited to Divorce, Custody, Child Support, and Family Violence. Her practice is dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of her clients, ensuring they receive the highest level of legal representation during their most challenging moments. Through her extensive experience, both on the bench and in private practice, Michele continues to make significant contributions to the field of family law, driven by her deep-seated passion and commitment to justice and the welfare of families.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Protective: Behind closed doors, no one really sees what goes on. Michele opens that door to share her Silhouette of Success story. There are times to summarize, this is not one of those times. Tune in for the entirety of Michele’s journey and why she says, “my history makes me, me.”.
Go-Go-Go: Michele is a go-go-go-getter telling us she is “all-in”, go big or go home. She is goal driven, talks about a few best practices of her that support her in achieving goals and dreams. She highlights journaling, counseling, and vision boards. Did you catch her story about loss, success, and reflections? Her reinvention season of her journey was bold, courageous, and pretty bad ass. Her authenticity is beyond uplifting and empowering.
Recess: Asking her where she finds support and trusted counsel, Michele shares that her circle has blossomed over the years with dynamic women supporting one another evolving along her journey. Michele adores ballroom dancing and plans to get back on the floor soon along with adventurous or trashy novels for her downtime escape breaks.
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
This too shall pass.
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RESOURCE List
MICHELE LOCKE
Website: MicheleLocke.com
Favorite:
Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson
Stephen King
