S4 Eps 6: Judge Mike Engelhart Interview
The Dirty Verdict · 2026-03-09 · 58 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The Dirty Verdict , Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden sit down with former Judge Mike Engelhart for a lively conversation that mixes courtroom insight, legal war stories, and a look at life on and off the bench. Judge Engelhart shares how he approached judging with patience, preparation, and practicality, while also reflecting on some of the memorable moments that defined his time in Harris County. The conversation touches on his path from New Jersey to Michigan to Houston, his legal beginnings working for John O'Quinn, and the decision to leave private practice for the bench. Judge Engelhart also opens up about losing his judicial primary, returning to private practice at Kherkher Garcia, and why he does not see another run for office in his future. Along the way, the episode delivers one of the most entertaining stories of the show: the famous case of Wilbur the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, a homeowner's association dispute that turned into a viral courtroom moment.