We had 23 LAWYERS complete 15 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 6 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 IN TRIAL DISMISSALS and 1 IN TRIAL PLEA. 2 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
September 22, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Mike Monks for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1673122 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Melissa Morris – jury trial) co-counsel Le’Paul Jack
September 22, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Le’Paul Jack for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1673122 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Melissa Morris – jury trial) co-counsel Mike Monks
September 22, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Maroun Koutani for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1711815 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 75 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Brittney Symons
September 22, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Brittney Symons for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1711815 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 75 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Maroun Koutani
September 22, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Eduardo Sillas for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1650332 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial)
September 21, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Julio Vela for earning In Trial Dismissals for your client in Cause Numbers 1733421 – 1733422 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Cameron Calligan for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1833725 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Marc Brown – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Kozar King
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sean Kozar King for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1833725 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Marc Brown – jury trial) co-counsel Cameron Calligan
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Eddie Tecle for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1733359 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Leslie Foy
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Leslie Foy for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1733359 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Eddie Tecle
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Xavier Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1835658 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Matt Bergeron
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Matt Bergeron for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1835658 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Xavier Stafford
September 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Diana Sims for earning Not Guilty Verdicts for your client in Cause Numbers 1667725 – 1667726 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial)
September 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1763097 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 6 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial)
September 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Nevin Day for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1788079 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Public Servant – Sentence: 25 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
September 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Grant Scheiner for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1779556 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Macie Alcoser
September 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Macie Alcoser for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1779556 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Grant Scheiner
September 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Chris Condon for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1570129 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Nancy Ta
September 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Nancy Ta for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1570129 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Chris Condon
September 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Morgan Kline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1716044 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – court trial) co-counsel Grayson Berdofe
September 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1716044 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – court trial) co-counsel Morgan Kline
September 15, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Maroun Koutani for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1757363 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – court trial)
September 15, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Adam Muldrow for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1757367 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – court trial)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 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 6+ 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)Trials consist of a jury selected or a court trial initiated.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Gagliardi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1744022 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Harrison Fisher for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1747586 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1748244 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tad Nelson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1755529 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1796800 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Christopher Downey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1782339 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Solicitation of Prostitution
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1783321 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Edward Jointer for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735509 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Pregnant Person
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cherika Edwards for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1668098 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1787940 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Russell Webb for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784287 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1792355 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gerald Guerinot for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1700145 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Philip Gommels for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1808641 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jedrick Burgos Amador for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1790235 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wes Rucker for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1770296 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Abbie Russell for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1611137 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shannon Drehner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1780500 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742933 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sina Zadeh for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1754212 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Edwards II for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742055 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Justin Keiter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1765831 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Johnson Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1648452 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sam Adamo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1715174 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to the Elderly
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jill Hawkins for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2429788 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Esther for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2435630 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Interfering with the Duties of a Public Servant
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Armen Merjanian for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2413466 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shreya Gulamali for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442287 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Theft $100 – $750
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chris Denuna for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2439898 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Audley Heath for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2448665 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney A. J. Wright for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2441593 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Harassing Communication
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2380786 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Great tips from the Harris County Court Reporters! I interviewed 12 of some of the best court reporters working the Harris County Criminal Courts and got their “inside information” on how jurors, lawyers, witnesses and judges can improve in trial to make it easier for the court reporter to take down ALL the information required of them for an excellent record.
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