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An independent introduction to some of the most popular legal commentators online. Bios and past cases are listed only where we could verify them. Spot a mistake? Tell us below.
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Lawyers
Attorneys who post trial coverage and legal analysis.
Emily D. Baker
Former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney who became a legal YouTube commentator after leaving the office in 2020. She hosts The Emily Show and is known for live trial coverage. Los Angeles Times, May 26, 2022, Wikipedia
Has coveredDepp v. Heard (2022)
On LawCrew nowLindsay Clancy Trial, Matthew Farwell Trial, Alex Murdaugh Retrial, Bryan Kohberger Case, Kouri Richins Case, Duane "Keffe D" Davis Case
Rekieta Law
Nick Rekieta, a Minnesota lawyer based in Spicer who owns the firm Rekieta Law, runs the channel. His audience grew during the pandemic through trial coverage. In 2025 he pleaded guilty to third-degree drug possession under a stay of adjudication, following a 2024 arrest, FOX 9 reported. FOX 9, Apr. 18, 2025
Has coveredKyle Rittenhouse trial (2021), Depp v. Heard (2022)
On LawCrew nowTyler Robinson (Charlie Kirk) Case, Kouri Richins Case, Kelsey Fitzsimmons Case
The Lawyer You Know
Peter L. Tragos is a managing partner at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, a Clearwater, Florida firm, and hosts the Lawyer You Know channel. Tragos, Sartes & Tragos attorney profile
On LawCrew nowLindsay Clancy Trial, Matthew Farwell Trial, Alex Murdaugh Retrial
Runkle of the Bailey
Ian Runkle's legal information and education channel leans toward firearms law. He is Canadian, so the channel focuses mainly on Canadian law, with occasional commentary on other countries. Channel description, YouTube
Has coveredKyle Rittenhouse trial
LegalBytes
Hosted by Alyte Mazeika, an attorney licensed in California and D.C. and a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, according to the channel description. Channel description, YouTube
Has coveredDepp v. Heard (2022)
YouTube @LegalBytesMediaX @legalbytesmedialegalbytesmedia.com
Andrea Burkhart
A trial and appellate criminal defense attorney licensed in Washington State with nearly two decades of experience. She provides commentary and analysis of high-profile cases. andreaburkhart.com
On LawCrew nowTyler Robinson (Charlie Kirk) Case, Matthew Farwell Trial, Bryan Kohberger Case
Viva Frei
David Freiheit is a Canadian lawyer who posts as Viva Frei. He co-hosts the Viva & Barnes show with attorney Robert Barnes. Wikipedia, Viva & Barnes on Locals
Nate the Lawyer
Nate Broady's channel covers comics, pop culture, life and law, presented as a lawyer's personal opinions. Channel description, YouTube
Law & Lumber
Rob is a partner at a Northern Virginia law firm focused on domestic relations litigation and consumer bankruptcy, and has litigated for more than a decade. Channel description, YouTube
Andrew Branca, Law of Self Defense
Attorney Andrew Branca and his practice, Law of Self Defense LLC, publish analysis and teaching on the law of self-defense. Channel description, YouTube
The DUI Guy+
Larry Forman is a criminal defense attorney who breaks down courtroom videos on the channel. He says he has 11 years of criminal defense experience and more than 40 trials as first chair. Channel description, YouTube
YouTube @TheDUIGuyPlusX @TheDUIGuyPlusAttorney Larry Forman (YouTube)
Uncivil Law
A legal commentary channel produced by Uncivil Law LLC. Channel description, YouTube
Good Lawgic
Joe Nierman is a New York litigator who covers trials and livestreams on most weeknights, explaining both sides' strategies. Channel description, YouTube
Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes is an attorney who co-hosts the Viva & Barnes show with Viva Frei. Viva & Barnes on Locals
The Lead Attorney
An attorney's breakdowns of real police encounters, body-cam footage and criminal incidents. Channel description, YouTube
Steven N. Gosney
A Florida attorney, board-certified in criminal trial law, who previously worked as an assistant public defender and an assistant state attorney. The Florida Bar profile, SteveGosney.com
Law Talk With Mike
A legal entertainment channel in which an attorney breaks down courtroom moments and explains why weak legal theories fail. Channel description, YouTube
The Civil Rights Lawyer
John H. Bryan has practiced law in West Virginia since 2006, focusing on federal civil rights cases against government defendants, mostly involving police. His channel analyzes police interactions nationwide. About page, thecivilrightslawyer.com
YouTube @TheCivilRightsLawyerRumbleX @johnbryanesqthecivilrightslawyer.com
Commentators
These commentators are not attorneys. Their coverage is opinion, not legal analysis.
Turtleboy (Aidan Kearney)
Aidan Kearney runs the news site Turtleboy Daily News and the Turtleboy Live channel. Channel description, YouTube
Megan Fox
Megan Fox is a columnist at PJ Media and the author of two books. Channel description, YouTube
Broken Baker
A Danish layman with an interest in American law who livestreams commentary on high-profile trials. Channel description, YouTube
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