The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending August 22, 2025

We had 16 lawyers complete 9 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 6 Guilty Verdicts, 1 Not Guilty Verdict, 1 Hung Jury and 1 Jury Finding of Competence to Stand Trial.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 47 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!


Tim Adams

Congratulations to Defense Attorney Tim Adams for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1926903 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Denise Bradley –  jury trial) co-counsel Sylvia Harmon

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Sylvia Harmon

Congratulations to Defense Attorney Sylvia Harmon for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1926903 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Denise Bradley –  jury trial) co-counsel Tim Adams

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Cole Van Ness

Congratulations to Prosecutor Cole Van Ness for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2531478 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Robin Brown –  jury trial)


Carina Batista

Congratulations to Prosecutor Carina Batista for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1789720 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Lori Chambers Gray –  jury trial) co-counsel Elsa Sulejman


Elsa Sulejman

Congratulations to Prosecutor Elsa Sulejman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1789720 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Lori Chambers Gray –  jury trial) co-counsel Carina Batista


Madison Flores

Congratulations to Prosecutor Madison Flores for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1803468 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Beverly Armstrong –  jury trial) co-counsel Pedro Cuellar


Pedro Cuellar

Congratulations to Prosecutor Pedro Cuellar for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1803468 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Beverly Armstrong –  jury trial) co-counsel Madison Flores


Ashlea Sheridan

Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1630884 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Marc Brown –  jury trial) co-counsel Dylan Larsen


Dylan Larsen

Congratulations to Prosecutor Dylan Larsen for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1630884 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Marc Brown –  jury trial) co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan


Abraham Chopin

Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1741309 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Michele Oncken –  jury trial) co-counsel Brad Morse


Brad Morse

Congratulations to Prosecutor Brad Morse for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1741309 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Michele Oncken –  jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin


Emma Catlett

Congratulations to Prosecutor Emma Catlett for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas (even though a Motion to Suppress was Granted) in Cause Number 2537874 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

(Presiding judge –  Tonya Jones –  jury trial)


Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutor (l-r) Donnie Epperson and Public Defender Larry Williams in Cause Number 1806435 out of the 496th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of

(presiding judge Dan Simons – jury trial)


Jayelle Lozoya

Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayelle Lozoya for earning a Finding of Competence to Stand Trial Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1782304 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(presiding judge Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Ricque Davis


Ricque Davis

Congratulations to Prosecutor Ricque Davis for earning a Finding of Competence to Stand Trial Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1782304 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

(presiding judge Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Jayelle Lozoya




John Paul Cedillo

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning 8 “Not Guilty” Verdicts since 2017 – John Paul is NUMBER 24 on the “Rosster” of TRIAL LAWYERS WITH THE MOST WINS SINCE 2017


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Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.


Kate Ferrell

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Ferrell for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2233463 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of


Khalil Saman

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Khalil Saman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1831259 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Norwood Richardson

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Norwood Richardson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1891496 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Enrique Ramirez

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2554082 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of


Vik Vij

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Vik Vij for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1865665 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Gold Star Dismissal
Jennifer Carpenter

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1872399 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Gold Star Dismissal
Jeanie Ortiz

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jeanie Ortiz for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761192 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of


MIchael Pham

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1882944 out of the 497th Criminal District Court for the offense of


George Graves IV

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney George Graves IV for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2555246 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of


Darla McBride

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Darla McBride for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2552865 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of


Naomi Garcia

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Naomi Garcia for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1854185 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of


Anna Eady

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Anna Eady for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2521696 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of


Kate Welch

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Welch for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786215 out of the 497th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Daniel De Luna

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Daniel De Luna for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2525673 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of


Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2533576 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of


Coby Dubose

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2460425 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of


Wilvin Carter

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2528593 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of


Coby Dubose

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2548363 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of


Marcos Adrogue

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2545130 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of


James Elick

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney James Elick II for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2530808 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of


Abel Izaguirre

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Abel Izaguirre for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2575472 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of


John Paul Cedillo

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1904667 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Lara Autrey

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lara Autrey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1887995 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Wade Smith

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wade Smith for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1886764 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Justin Harris

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Justin Harris for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2551735 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of


Atoya Collins

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Atoya Collins for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2548565 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Alli Cannon

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alli Cannon for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2544450 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Ericon Garza

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Garza for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2549345 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Felicia Kearney

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Felicia Kerney for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2551483 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Scott Bernstein

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Scott Bernstein for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2550673 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Antuan Johnson

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antuan Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2533573 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Steven McGinley

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven McGinley for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2548652 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of


Todd Overstreet

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Overstreet for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1868437 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Billy Morian III

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Billy Morian III for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1861053 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Inger Chandler

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Inger Chandler for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1899250 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of


Inger Chandler

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Inger Chandler for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1880640 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of


Tucker Graves

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tucker Graves for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1875556 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Gold Star Dismissal
Ed Chernoff

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ed Chernoff for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1855978 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of


Bryan Garris

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryan Garris for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2545821 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of


Tyler Flood

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2478480 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of


Maverick Ray

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2538637 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of


Tony Lopez

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tomas Lopez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2534913 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of


Tyler Flood

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2523557 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of


Sintia Solis

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sintia Solis for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1883926 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Maverick Ray

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1873889 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of


Matt DeLuca

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt DeLuca for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2541712 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of


Lara Autrey

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lara Autrey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1748543 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of



















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