1.2M
Subscribers
8.5M
Monthly Views
$25K-$51K
Est. Monthly Revenue
$3.00-$6.00
Est. RPM
650 videos uploaded | 280M total views
The Story
Tom Richardson was a criminal defense attorney in Colorado with a modest practice. In 2019, he started creating reaction videos to viral police encounters, arrest videos, and courtroom footage - explaining what was legal, what wasn't, and what viewers should know about their rights. His calm, educational approach to sensational content was unique. Instead of outrage-bait, he provided genuine legal education. Viewers learned their Fourth Amendment rights while being entertained. His catchphrase 'Let's see what happens here...' became iconic in the legal content space. The channel transformed his practice. He went from struggling to find clients to having a waitlist. More importantly, he built a legal education brand that generates more than his billable hours. He now hosts a legal podcast, speaks at law schools, and licenses his content to legal education platforms.
“I teach more people about their rights in one video than I did in 10 years of courtroom work. And they remember it because they're entertained.”
— Attorney Tom
The Transformation
Before
Solo criminal defense attorney struggling to fill client roster
After
Legal media personality with 1.2M subscribers and multi-stream revenue
Timeline: 5 years
Content Strategy
Reaction and commentary on viral police encounters, arrest videos, and courtroom footage with educational breakdown of legal rights and procedures. Balance entertainment value with genuine legal education.
Key Insights
Reaction content to viral videos gets 5x more views than original educational content
Calm, educational tone stands out in a space dominated by outrage content
Legal content commands premium CPMs due to advertiser-friendly educational positioning
Business Impact
Law practice waitlist extended to 6+ months from YouTube-sourced clients
YouTube and podcast revenue exceeds $400K annually
Speaking fees and content licensing generate additional $150K annually
Last updated: November 27, 2025