Darlene Byrne has been a judge for 20 years in Austin, TX and in 2021, she will serve in her new role on the bench of the 3rd Court of Appeals. In this episode, she talks about her efforts to help families create a safe place for their kids to lay their head at night, her new role as an Appellate Judge, and her journey to become a lawyer and judge. Trigger Warning: she does share a violent event that happened when she was 18 years old. Darlene’s story shines with her big heart and courage to follow her dreams, become a lawyer, and help families create safe spaces for children to grow up.