Franklin & Rapp

03/23/2025

I sit down and talk with a retired judge about her experiences, what the job is like, what judges look for when making decisions and helpful advice. It is a great insight to the mystery of the black robe wearers.

In this episode, I speak with retired Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton. We talk about things judges experience, look for and unique aspects of being the one in the black robe. We also talk about things clients can do to help themselves and advice she would give to people going through the court....

02/27/2025

Listen to "Mangione and DOGE and Free Speech, Oh My!" by Law Rapp. We also talk about Trump, Biden, and Blake Lively. You know, topics everyone surely agrees on. Right?

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-rapp3/episodes/Mangione-and-DOGE-and-Free-Speech--Oh-My-e2vfhs0

02/21/2025

Nothing mysterious or cryptic. Either co-counsel or Diddy was too much a PITA to deal with. With a big $$$ case like this, one would assume it was pretty awful.

In a motion for withdraw of counsel filed in the state of New York on Thursday, Tony Ricco quit from Diddy's case.

02/19/2025

What would you like to know? I have started a podcast, Law Rapp (Spotify), that discusses the law, its intersection with current events and how you can help yourself in the legal process. What are some topics/information that you would like discussed?

02/16/2025

CUSTODY FOR NON-PARENTS RAISING A CHILD.

The attached podcast is a general analysis of the ways a person, who is raising a child that is not theirs, can pursue custody under Kentucky law. For more, please visit www.franklinandrapp.com

02/13/2025

FREE CHILD CUSTODY AND TIMESHARING CONSULTATION!

The following is a free, general consultation for those of you who are not married but have kids and may be/are going through a custody action. As always, you can find more information at www.franklinandrapp.com or call me at (859) 368-7662.

02/10/2025

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CONSULTATION!

This is a podcast that deals with the procedures in both felony and misdemeanor cases. It will take the mystery out of the process and answer a bunch of questions you may have. As always, to see more or reach us, go to www.franklinandrapp.com

02/09/2025

FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND FREE INPUT FROM A THERAPIST!

This is a great episode for anyone looking to avoid divorce, divorced already, involved in a divorce or custody case or for parents in general. I speak with an experienced family therapist who handles court-related matters as part of her practice. This will help you learn how to better relate to your partner, effectively co-parent during or after a break up and develop a healthy relationship with your kids. This is truly a can't miss episode.

02/04/2025

FREE DIVORCE CONSULTATION!

This is a podcast I did that covers what you can expect in a divorce case in Kentucky. I hope you never have to use it but, if you unfortunately do, I hope you find it helpful. You can find this, and more helpful information at www.franklinandrapp.com

02/02/2025

Admittedly, I am not doing the social media thing like I probably should. I have started a podcast on our website, https://www.franklinandrapp.com/law-rapp-podcast

Episodes will be released weekly. These are designed to help you through your Family Law and Criminal Law matters. There will be analysis of the law, procedure, stories, insights and humor, all designed to enlighten, educate and entertain.

Please feel free to reach out to me, for any topics you may like covered, at a special e-mail address that I am using just for such insights and questions related to the podcast: [email protected].

To reach me for legal matters, please continue to use my regular e-mail address of [email protected].

Here is one from the website that will be helpful for many people that discusses Emotional Decision Making in Divorce, Child Custody and Criminal Law matters.

12/15/2020

A new blog post about certain rights in a criminal case:

https://www.franklinandrapp.com/the-confrontation-clause-and-the-trial-or-appellate-attorney

12/04/2020

Quick story, but some background first. So, in addition to handling Family Law and Criminal Law matters, I also handle appeals. In a very general sense, an appeal occurs after a judgment/final order in a case that you (or the other side) disagrees with. The matter then gets appealed, by the complaining party, to an appellate court. in Kentucky, this is usually the Kentucky Court of Appeals (usually). There are attorneys in Lexington and elsewhere that send their clients to me who have matters that are going up on appeal. I also obviously handle appellate matters for my own clients.

I just got done drafting an appellate brief in a criminal appeal matter out of federal court where I was not the attorney at trial. The appeal was to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. This is one step below the United States Supreme Court. The "brief" (a misnomer if there ever was one) was around fifty pages and contained three main arguments.

My client read it and immediately called his mom. She called me to say that he said that I, "really showed out with this." Given that she sounded happy, I assume that is a good thing. Input to my read on the situation is welcomed.

--Jason Rapp