He’s Been a Prosecutor, a Judge, and a Voice for the Voiceless | Jaime Santana Jr.
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He’s Been a Prosecutor, a Judge, and a Voice for the Voiceless | Jaime Santana Jr.
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About this listen
In this episode, Sean Martin sits down with Jaime Santana Jr., Esq.—a Bronx-born attorney, former prosecutor, and the first Latino judge in Orange County, NY. From the crowded hallways of Castle Hill to the courtroom bench, Jaime’s journey is proof that purpose, persistence, and pride can break any cycle.
Known for defending both the innocent and the guilty with unmatched integrity, Jaime opens up about the hard truths of criminal law, how he reconciles morality with duty, and the deeply personal reasons behind his fight for justice.
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What’s inside this episode:
- Why Jaime left a $250k Wall Street offer to become a $34k prosecutor
- The truth about defending guilty clients (and how he still sleeps at night)
- The role of accountability vs. justice in criminal vs. civil cases
- His transition from lawyer to judge at just 34 years old—and how he made history
- Real talk on bail reform, broken systems, and criminalizing poverty
- Why mentorship and second chances are central to his mission
- The powerful story of a client accused of vehicular homicide after smoking weed
- And how Jaime is now inspiring the next generation—including his own children
This podcast is for:
- Aspiring lawyers, community leaders, and changemakers who want to serve with integrity.
- Anyone who's felt counted out but still dreams of making an impact.
- Youth from the inner city, men and women navigating second chances, and the people who believe in them.
- And for those hungry for real talk, real leadership, and real examples altering lives.
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🔗 Connect with our guest:
@santanalawfirm
📞 (212) 448-0055
📩 jaime@santanalawpartners.com
🔔 Follow us on Instagram!
🕶️ Podcast: @REALMentorsPodcast
🎙️ Host: @SeanMartinMotiv8 | @theseanmartin
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Keywords and tags:
Jaime Santana, Santana Law Firm, criminal defense, civil rights attorney, Bronx judge, Latino leadership, Puerto Rican lawyer, Castle Hill Bronx, criminal justice reform, accountability over justice, guilty clients, personal injury lawyer, REAL Mentors Podcast, Sean Martin, second chances, Bronx lawyers, legacy building, family, mentorship, inner city law
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