We had 22 LAWYERS complete 14 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 5 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 IN-TRIAL DISMISSALS, 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA and 1 MISTRIAL. 2 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 35 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
April 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Julio Vela for earning Not Guilty Verdicts for your client in Cause Numbers 1680764 – 1680765 – 1680766 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Serious Bodily Injury and Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Adam Corral
April 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Adam Corral for earning Not Guilty Verdicts for your client in Cause Numbers 1680764 – 1680765 – 1680766 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Serious Bodily Injury and Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Julio Vela
April 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jonathan Ortiz for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753513 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Winston Griner
April 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Winston Griner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753513 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Jonathan Ortiz
April 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Mandy Miller for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1774232 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – court trial)
April 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Cody Kelemen l-r), Morgan Kline and Defense Attorneys Letitia Quinones and Donale Evans in Cause Number 1633100 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
DWI with a Prior Intoxicated Manslaughter Conviction
(presiding judge Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
Trial was plead out to 3 years of Probation and 10 days in Jail
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dave Brucker for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729496 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial) co-counsel Mitchell Sanchez
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mitchell Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729496 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial) co-counsel Dave Brucker
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Josh Stephens for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2395001 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
Indecent Assault
(presiding judge – Sedrick Walker – jury trial)
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410903 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsel Cindy Bridges
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cindy Bridges for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410903 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsel Maverick Ray
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2354473 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Raul Rodriguez – jury trial)
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ricardo Loredo for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2374395 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Violation of a Protective Order
(presiding judge – Juanita Jackson – jury trial)
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Matt Gilliam for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1681156 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 22 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Rachel Guffy
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rachel Guffy for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1681156 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 22 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Matt Gilliam
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Cedric Davis for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2392291 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Paula Goodhart – jury trial) co-counsel Mike Haddad
April 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mike Haddad for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2392291 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Paula Goodhart – jury trial) co-counsel Cedric Davis
April 24, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ryan McLearen for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1673575 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Stepheny DeSilva
ABC13NEWS –Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2020 murder of ex-girlfriend he was living with
April 24, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Stepheny DeSilva for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1673575 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Ryan McLearen
ABC13NEWS –Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2020 murder of ex-girlfriend he was living with
April 24, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Windi Akins Pastorini for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1543745 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Ramona Franklin – jury trial)
April 24, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786103 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial) co-counsel Jonathan Vela
April 24, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Jonathan Vela for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786103 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial) co-counsel Gianpaolo Macerola
April 21, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Leah Blair for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2412612 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Tonya Jones – jury trial)
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 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)
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jon Jaworski for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1732259 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Clyde Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1729168 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jerome Godinich for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647779 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jack Carroll for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1753509 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eduardo Sillas for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1710299 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Banker for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1750034 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alia Moore for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760271 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Sara Smitherman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1798839 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1671066 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Austen Hobbs for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1766811 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
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 1733196 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bayoji Akingbola for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760382 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paul St. John for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1770668 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Victor Porras for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786021 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Erik Nelson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1711715 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
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 1750599 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Akilah Bacy for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1777170 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Forgery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Riddhi Desai for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742674 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1711778 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Dennis Harrigan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1726188 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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 1634066 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sina Zadeh for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2412064 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Natalie Ganem for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2430373 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Thuy Le for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2412318 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stephen Stewart for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2422440 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
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 2409632 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyson Phillips for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2419975 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jon Thomas for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2344236 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
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 2387110 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jose Ceja for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2354591 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2387807 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kelly Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2425815 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chabli Hall for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2422098 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Tampering with a Government Record
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Myrecia Donaldson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410177 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI
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 2368666 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI
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