We had 15 SUCCESSFUL LAWYERS who participated in 8 TRIALS that resulted in 8 VERDICTS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse – 6 Guilty and 2 Not Guilty Verdicts.
Congratulations to the Lawyers who won their trials and the 54 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
September 30, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Billy Morian III for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2362009 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member – Sentence: 1 year in Jail
(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial) – co-counsel Grant Carper
September 30, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Grant Carper for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2362009 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member – Sentence: 1 year in Jail
(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial) – co-counsel Billy Morian III
September 30, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lynn Nguyen for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1649081 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Manslaughter – Sentence: 10 years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) – co-counsel Ivonne Escobar
September 30, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ivonne Escobar for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1649081 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Manslaughter – Sentence: 10 years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) – co-counsel Lynn Nguyen
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Todd Dupont for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1721243 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
(presiding judge – Abigail Anastasio – jury trial) co-counsel Gianpaolo Macerola and Bryan Garris
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1721243 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
(presiding judge – Abigail Anastasio – jury trial) co-counsel Todd Dupont and Bryan Garris
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Bryan Garris for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1721243 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
(presiding judge – Abigail Anastasio – jury trial) co-counsel Todd Dupont and Gianpaolo Macerola
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Missy Wheeler for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1723091 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member – Sentence: 4 years Probation with 5 days in Jail as a Condition
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial)
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alex Russell for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2381872 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense >.15 – Sentence: 18 month Probation
(presiding judge – Ashley Guice – jury trial)
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Helen Le for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1685738 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 45 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Leslie Yates – jury trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova
September 28, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1685738 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 45 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Leslie Yates – jury trial) co-counsel Helen Le
September 27, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brian Ayson for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2356989 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI >.15
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial – court reporter – Laurie Buchanon) co-counsel Cole Leonard
September 27, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cole Leonard for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2356989 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI >.15
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial – court reporter – Laurie Buchanon) co-counsel Brian Ayson
September 26, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Michelle Anderson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1534324 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault – Sentence: 10 years of Probation
(presiding judge – Maritza Antu – jury trial) co-counsel Amanda Zelisko
September 26, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Amanda Zelisko for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1534324 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault – Sentence: 10 years of Probation
(presiding judge – Maritza Antu – jury trial) co-counsel Michelle Anderson
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations are NOT 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
TRIAL WIN LEADERS from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (February 7, 2017 through This Current Post Date). Congratulations to these fine Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys for earning verdicts for the state and your clients over the last 5+ years! Note: Trial wins consist of trial verdicts – sometimes more than 1 verdict per trial – 10 wins minimum for Prosecutors and 4 wins minimum for Defense Attorneys (Source: Show Me The Justice “Lawyers in Trial” Spreadsheet)
The following cases are some carefully chosen felony and misdemeanor dismissals derived from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – dockets tab – with emphasis on some new faces, variety, difficulty of cases, uncommon charges and trial setting dismissals – I select a small percentage out of around 1200 dismissals posted each week – i only post cases when i have a lawyer photo – hard earned dismissal? let me know. lawyer submissions welcome!
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John LaGrappe for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1545995 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney James Elick for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1698208 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Ganz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716182 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Ryan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1665206 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Luis Garza for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1745469 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ericon Garza for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735678 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Benken for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1626471 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Vuong for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1758209 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Solicitation of Prostitution
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Welch for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1755385 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jed Silverman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1453551 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dionne Press for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647053 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dennis Powell for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1729005 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kelly Benavides for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764379 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Graffiti $2500 – $30K in damages
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Taly Thiessen for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1737281 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Arson
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Christina Hoang for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761674 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lauren Stanbery for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1781273 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Thering for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1634244 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney James Smith for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1726588 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathan Hennigan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701026 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Leira Moreno Gracia for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1729658 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tucker Graves for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1660943 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kimberly McTorry for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1777233 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Erik Smith for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723277 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Vinas for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1657284 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Renfro for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1734536 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jolanda Jones for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735903 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Meredith Morse (Edward Law Group) for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1670783 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1734046 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1671143 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Peace Officer
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Durrell Holt for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1664653 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Building
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Sara Smitherman for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1741449 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2370571 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chadrick Henderson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2389909 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2367282 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Larry Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2372125 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Andreea Ionescu for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2353626 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hadee Khan for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2347184 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathaniel Munier for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2365079 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Failure to Stop and Give Information
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2369957 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tom Zakes for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2390953 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Nicci Campbell for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2405740 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Criminal Mischief $100 – $750
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ricardo Loredo for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2378130 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2377895 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Julio Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2315704 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Slider for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2397210 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Riot Participation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2356796 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2368607 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Derick Smith for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2370031 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Megan Bove for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2330294 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Cruelty to Animals
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tanya Broholm for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2400385 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Tampering with a Government Record
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2387227 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Ferrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2360788 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Edward Okwueze for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2348353 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Reckless Driving
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marco Sapien for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2390209 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Theft $750 – $2500
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