Asked & Answered - your community podcast for all things legal

Quick Questions, Real Answers: Busting SRPMIC Legal Myths

In this rapid‑fire edition of Asked and Answered, Kierstin and Alane take the hot seat while special guest Blessing McAnlis‑Vasquez tests them on common legal myths in SR

Jury Duty in SRPMIC: What to Expect

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Kierstin and Alane break down how jury duty works specifically in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. They explain what

Inside the New Office of Conflict Counsel

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane and Kierstin welcome Lesa Engle, Director of SRPMIC’s new Office of Conflict Counsel. Lesa explains how the office provides r

Updating SRPMIC's Mental Health & Competency Laws

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson walk listeners through proposed updates to SRPMIC’s mental‑health and competency laws. They exp

Navigating Divorce Under SRPMIC’s Updated Code

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson break down the newly updated divorce laws in SRPMIC. They explain the major code changes, inclu

Travel Smart: What SRPMIC Families Should Do Before Vacation

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson share practical steps to prepare for a safe and stress‑free summer vacation. They discuss impor

Safety and Healing in SRPMIC: A Conversation About Domestic Violence

In this episode of Asked and Answered, hosts Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson discuss domestic violence in Indigenous communities, exploring how historical trauma, col

2026 MMIP Awareness Month in SRPMIC

This episode of Asked and Answered focuses on MMIP Awareness Month in SRPMIC as hosts Kierstin Anderson and Alane Breland discuss what MMIP means, why the Community obser

You Are Invited to 2026 Law Day

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson team up to share everything you need to know about SRPMIC’s 2026 Law Day celebration. They brea

Conversation With Judge Deer - Part 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Presiding Judge Deer, host Kierstin Anderson shifts from personal history to one of the most important, and often misunderstood, areas

Conversation With Judge Deer - Part I

In this episode of Asked and Answered, host Kierstin Anderson sits down with Presiding Judge Deer for a conversation that goes beyond the bench. Judge Deer shares his pat

Proposed Amendments to Truancy Ordinance

Proposed changes to the truancy code are on the table. Don’t panic! In this episode of Asked & Answered, Kierstin and Alane will walk you through what could change, what

Wills: What Are They and Why They Matter - Part II

WILLS Part II: Kierstin sits down with Denise and Rebecca to discuss why wills are important.  Learn more on this week's episode of Asked & Answered. Have questions? Don

Wills: What they are and why they matter

WILLS: What are they? Why do they matter? Where do I start? Learn more on this week's episode of Asked & Answered. ************ Salt River Summer Speaker Series Last Tue

Changes to Legal Practice in Community Court

Same Community Court.  New rules of admission.  Here’s what to know before you step up to the bar. ************ Salt River Summer Speaker Series Last Tuesday of every mo

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Alane and Kierstin discuss the upcoming SRPMIC Law Day on May 1st, 2025 and they discuss how they both ended up in the legal profession. ************ Salt River Summer S