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!”
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March 31, 2025 – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL TRIALS IN PROGRESS (updated daily)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 177th
INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER – 1765224 – Prosecutor Sean Teare – Defense Jerome Godinich and Gary Polland – (state’s evidence to begin March 31st)KHOU TV
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 209th – Ceremonial Courtroom 20th floor
CAPITAL MURDER(death case) – 1839550 – Prosecutors Chandler Raine, Alycia Harvey, Sepi Zimmer, Tiffany Dupree – Defense Justin Keiter, Joe Vinas, Bob Loper, George Murphy, Casey Kiernan – (def plead guilty March 24th – sentencing evidence to continue March 31st – life in prison without parole or death) ABC13NEWS
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 496th
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON – 1882025 – Prosecutor Ryan Maun – Defense Grace Murphy and Preston Burns (state’s evidence to begin March 31st)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 248th
CAPITAL MURDER – 1750888 – Prosecutors Sarah Seely and Katie Rogers – Defense Windy Akins Pastorini (jury selection March 28th – evidence to begin April 2nd) FOX26NEWS
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 184th
CAPITAL MURDER – 1429996 – Prosecutors Nancy Ta and Kim Arcuri – Defense Julia Bella and Patrick McCann (state’s evidence to begin 1p March 31st)CLICK2HOUSTON
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 263rd
MURDER – 1546872 – Prosecutor Stephany Abner – Defense Jimmy Ortiz and Jeannie Ortiz (state to begin evidence March 31st) HPD PRESS RELEASE
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 208th
SEXUAL ASSAULT – 1833556 – Prosecutors Jay Gordon, Alex Napuri and Brenda McArthur – Defense Robert Williams, T.J. Johnson Williams, Arienna Yoh and Angie Moore (state to begin evidence April 1st)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 230th
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – 1745565 – Prosecutors Georgina Stephenson and Ellie Fossier – Defense Will Vaughn and Alvia Carlton (state to begin evidence March 31st)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 337th
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – 1750268 – Prosecutors Rebekah Wrobleske and Sarah Dimas – Defense Neal Davis III and Feroz Merchant (state to begin evidence March 31st)
TRIAL IN PROGRESS – 486th
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – 1782972 – Prosecutors Lindsey Pearson and Keegan Childers – Defense Gordon Dees and Jonathan White (state to begin evidence March 31st)
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 22 lawyers complete 14 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 7 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 1 In-Trial Dismissal and 3 In-Trial Pleas.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
March 28, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Russell Neumann for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1653367 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Presiding judge – Marc Brown – jury trial)
March 28, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Kaylee Veltri for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1874964 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT – Sentence: To Be Determined
Congratulations to Prosecutor Melissa Hoffman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1874964 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT – Sentence: To Be Determined
Congratulations to Prosecutor Danielle Oxford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1909018 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – Sentence: Life in Prison
(Presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Aaron VonQuintus
March 27, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Aaron VonQuintus for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1909018 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – Sentence: Life in Prison
(Presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Danielle Oxford
March 26, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Jennifer Meriwether for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1784668 out of the 495th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Tieranee Jones for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1784668 out of the 495th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Public Defender Jackie Carpenter for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1732299 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsels Victoria Knott and Ryan Madden
March 25, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Public Defender Victoria Knott for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1732299 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsels Jackie Carpenter and Ryan Madden
March 25, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Public Defender Ryan Madden for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1732299 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsels Victoria Knott and Jackie Carpenter
March 25, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Carina Batista for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1761846 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – Sentence: 43 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Mary Grace Bullard
March 25, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Mary Grace Bullard for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1761846 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – Sentence: 43 Years in Prison
Congratulations to Prosecutor Ryan Maun for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1906735 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Dan Simons – jury trial)
March 24, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Anya Miner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2521211 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – Sentence: 18 Months Probation
(Presiding judge – Sedrick Walker – jury trial)
March 24, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Gracie Mahoney for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2511220 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
TERRORISTIC THREAT – Sentence: 1 Year in Jail
(Presiding judge – Leslie Johnson – jury trial)
March 26, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor John Hyde for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1671834 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – Sentence: 8 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Barbara Mousset
March 26, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Barbara Mousset for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1671834 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD – Sentence: 8 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel John Hyde
March 24, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Megan Long for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1661677 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Prosecutor Becky Marshall for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1661677 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Corian Johnson for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2518602 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
(Presiding judge – Leslie Johnson – jury trial)
March 26, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Eddrea McKnight for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1842327 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
(Presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial)
March 25, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Chad Davis for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2514945 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 18 Months Deferred Probation
(Presiding judge – Natalie Fleming – 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 Thomas Martin for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1824200 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Brock for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1839510 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Damaris Betancourt for earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1878929 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chabli Hall for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2534706 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Luis Garza for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2533044 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2531545 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2-4 oz
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2510521 out of Criminal Court at La Number 5 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Corrigan for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2384009 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Cartwright for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1796645 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Murray Newman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1857713 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cindy Perez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2544187 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Overstreet for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2412823 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Anna Eady for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2444626 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Josh Stephens for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1848215 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Allen Isbell for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1828064 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INJURY to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Ronnisha Bowman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2532879 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shane Sanders for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2529332 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
RESISTING ARREST
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mario Santos for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2526010 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Neal Whetstone for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2542891 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1875828 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT on a Pregnant Person
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Terri Zimmerman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1743247 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dustan Neyland for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1675004 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Irvin for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2506596 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carolyn Okorafor for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2473725 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Guy Womack for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2429174 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Welch for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1834238 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATEDASSAULT with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Will Vaughn for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2536509 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Overstreet for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1698485 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Luong for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1765855 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INJURY toa Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jeffrey Erskine for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1780509 out of the 497th Criminal District Court for the offense of
FORGERY
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Drew Darnell for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2475531 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786195 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
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
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We had 16 lawyers complete 9 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 3 Guilty Verdicts, 4 Not Guilty Verdicts and 2 Hung Juries.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 18 lawyers complete 8 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 4 Guilty Verdicts, 2 Not Guilty Verdicts and 2 In Trial Dismissals.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 34 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
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!
We had 16 lawyers complete 12 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 3 Guilty Verdicts, 5 Not Guilty Verdicts, 2 In Trial Dismissals and 2 In Trial Pleas.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 36 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 14 lawyers complete 10 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 6 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 1 In Trial Dismissal and 1 In Trial Plea.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 27 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 24 lawyers complete 14 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 6 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 4 In Trial Dismissals, 1 In Trial Plea and 1 Hung Jury.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 46 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 26 lawyers complete 14 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 4 Guilty Verdicts, 9 Not Guilty Verdicts, 2 In Trial Dismissals and 1 Hung Jury.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 39 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 20 lawyers complete 14 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 8 Guilty Verdicts, 4 Not Guilty Verdicts, 2 In Trial Pleas and 1 Hung Jury.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 36 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 25 lawyers complete 15 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 7 Guilty Verdicts, 4 Not Guilty Verdicts and 4 In-Trial Dismissals.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 11 lawyers complete 8 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 3 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 1 In-Trial Dismissal and 1 In-Trial Plea.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 40 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
We had 16 lawyers complete 10 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 7 Guilty Verdicts, 2 Not Guilty Verdicts and 1 In-Trial Plea.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 18 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges! YOU GUYS ROCK!
We had 24 LAWYERS complete 17 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 8 GUILTY VERDICTS, 6 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 IN-TRIAL PLEAS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL and 1 HUNG JURY. We still have 8 TRIALS IN PROGRESS
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