I am a 41-year veteran criminal defense lawyer – and I created this website to acknowledge the excellent efforts of my colleagues who work at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston, Texas.
I publish trial verdicts, in-trial pleas and dismissals, felony dismissals, trial setting dismissals, trial standings, judge standings, lawyer statistics, lawyer standings, photos and other court news and nuggets.
“My goal is to shine a light on the fine prosecutors, defense attorneys and other courthouse personnel who serve the interest of justice in our community. Our work is the last line of defense for those who will lose their freedom or become free. Thanks to all for your fine work!”
* For additions, deletions, corrections or to send a photo please contact me at 713-582-4462 or jeffross486@yahoo.com
Published: Weekly – Every Saturday Morning by 7:30am
March 7, 2025 – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL TRIALS IN PROGRESS (updated daily)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 209th
CAPITAL MURDER(death case) – 1839550 – (Ceremonial Courtroom 20th floor) Prosecutors Chandler Raine, Alycia Harvey, Sepi Zimmer, Tiffany Dupree – Defense Justin Keiter, Joe Vinas, Bob Loper, George Murphy, Casey Kiernan – (state to begin evidence March 24th) ABC13NEWS
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 184th
CAPITAL MURDER – 1719323 – Prosecutors Chris Condon and Kim Arcuri – Defense Brett Podolsky and Mario Madrid (jury to deliberate March 17th)HPD NEWS RELEASE
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 232nd
MURDER – 1756408 – Prosecutors Kim Nwabeke and Lindsey Bondurant – Defense Gianpaolo Macerola and Todd Dupont (jury deliberating March 10th) CLICK2HOUSTON
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 488th
TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS – 1882767 – Prosecutors Sarah Neyland and Kaitlin Kaufmann – Defense Carlos Rodriguez and Lauryn Winters (state to begin evidence on March 10th) CLICK2HOUSTON
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 495th
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – 1778921 – Prosecutors Renee Serrato and Rebekah Wrobleske – Defense Steven Goins (second voir dire to begin March 10th)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 496th
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON – 1838608 – Prosecutors Donnie Epperson and Ryan Maun – Defense Carlos Aguayo and Billy Morian III (state’s evidence March 10th)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – ERD
MURDER – Family Law Center – 1748869 – Prosecutors Gilbert Sawtelle and Jonathan Ortiz – Defense Eric Clay (state’s evidence to begin March 10th)HPD Press Release
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 208th
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY – 1815674 – Prosecutors Hector Garza and Lindsay Combs – Defense Lott Brooks (state to begin evidence March 10th)
MOST PREDICTIVE COURT TO WATCH A TRIAL – 184th – Judge Kat Thomas. They pick a jury on Thursday mornings around 10am and start evidence on Mondays at 1p
We had 27 lawyers complete 17 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 10 Guilty Verdicts, 6 Not Guilty Verdicts and 1 In Trial Plea.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 38 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
March 6, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753415 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Lisa Calligan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753415 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Brittney Symons for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1626846 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Jacob Salinas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1626846 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor R.J. Martinez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1810966 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY – Sentence: 10 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial)
March 3, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Leah Boyd for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1847968 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ROBBERY – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial)
March 5, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ralph Martinez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1695517 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
(Presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial)
March 4, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Bethany Belisle for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1693003 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Darian Hannah for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1693003 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Rachel Barlow for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1734246 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – Sentence: 25 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Pearson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1734246 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – Sentence: 25 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Dimas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1787889 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SUPERAGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: To Be Determined
(Presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Peter Basilious
March 7, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Peter Basilious for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1787889 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SUPERAGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: To Be Determined
(Presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Sarah Dimas
March 6, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Heather Axline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1820134 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: To Be Determined
Congratulations to Prosecutor Tyler Arner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1820134 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: To Be Determined
Congratulations to Prosecutor Morgan Kline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1791475 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER SBI – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Ryan Fuller for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1791475 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER SBI – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Xavier Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1873909 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 17 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – jury trial) co-counsel Matthew Jackson
March 5, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Matthew Jackson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1873909 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 17 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Jeffrey Erskine for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1904956 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER – 2 or more times
(Presiding judge – Melissa Morris – jury trial)
February 28, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brandon Leonard for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1806660 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lance Hamm for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1806660 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Jennifer Dupont for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799748 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Eddie Gomez for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799748 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brian Benken for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2515369 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
(Presiding judge – Shannon Baldwin – jury trial)
March 6, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Shane Sanders for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2526522 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
ASSAULT
(Presiding judge – Leslie Johnson – jury trial)
March 6, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Mike Trent for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2523464 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
(Presiding judge – Paula Goodhart – jury trial)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney JaPaula Kemp for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2530496 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
INDECENT EXPOSURE
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dejean Cleggett for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2508526 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chanae Davis for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2523001 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2519590 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2522912 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patty Segura for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2528415 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chadrick Henderson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2506051 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carolyn Okorafor for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2453737 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
TERRORISTIC THREAT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Moniqua Scott for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1898459 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1855599 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
TAMPERING with Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Terry Peden for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2524788 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
RACING
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rick Oliver for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1834416 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddie Tecle for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2504451 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney JaPaula Kemp for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2519832 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hunter Hoaglund for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2517823 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ben Pearce for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1851483 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Gema Lopez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1872622 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Zohair Alam for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2513792 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI 2nd
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2510546 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
THEFT BY CHECK
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Asha Reddi for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1826306 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT on a Pregnant Person
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jerome Godinich for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1850751 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Matthew Woodard for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2519546 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Frederick Wilson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1861545 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ashton Taylor for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2524997 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI 2nd
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Alia Moore for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1884275 out of the 497th Criminal District Court for the offense of
FELON IN POSSESSION of a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Irvin for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1737803 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT on a Pregnant Person
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jill Hawkins for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2504733 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
TERRORISTIC Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chanae Davis for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1878004 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INJURY to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Ayson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2515096 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI 2nd >.15
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Vik Vij for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2506427 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2509068 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2517007 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Trent for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2523465 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Duncan Isaac for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2526256 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
VIOLATION of a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tomas Lopez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2513015 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI >.15
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2401901 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
THEFT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2531426 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
RESISTING ARREST
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1879199 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY with Intent to Commit a Felony
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LEADERBOARD 2025
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts for 2025
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.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DASHBOARD
Click here for some interesting Harris County Courthouse Statistics
Have a theft by check or Issuance of a Bad Check trial? As the Former Chief Prosecutor of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Check Fraud Division and a defender of over 15,000 clients who were charged with writing bad checks, I wrote a TRIAL GUIDE for prosecuting and defending bad check charges. Feel free to use my trial manual for guidance. Hit the upper right hand corner to download
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