About the Author Jeff “The Rosster” Ross
I am a 42-year veteran Prosecutor (television clips) , Chief Prosecutor (newspaper clips) and criminal defense lawyer – and I created this website to acknowledge the excellent efforts of my colleagues who work with felonies and misdemeanors at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston, Texas.
I publish trials in progress, trial verdicts, in-trial pleas and 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, judges 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 head shot or trial victory in another county please contact me at (cell) 713-582-4462 or (email) jeffross486@gmail.com
Published: Weekly – Every Friday by 5pm – Publishing deadline is 3pm Fridays – First Publication February 2017
“TRIAL IN PROGRESS” – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE. Trials in Progress are updated twice-a-day and the information is gathered from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – “preview docket sheet” found under the“images” tab of the case summary page
MARCH 20, 2026 – updated 6a
CAPITAL MURDER – 183rd – 1894163 – Prosecutors Phillip White and Grayson Berdofe – Defense Anthony Osso Sr., Ed McClees and Ana Funes Baker (judge Lance Long presiding: opening statements 9:30a March 23rd) HPD PRESS RELEASE
MURDER – 262nd – 1814915 – Prosecutors Simone Colson and Michael Levine – Defense Monique Sparks, Jon Stephenson and Casey Kiernan (judge Lori Chambers Gray presiding: opening statements 10a March 23rd) ABC13NEWS
MURDER – 487th – 1813911 – Prosecutors Jennifer McCoy and Stepheny De Silva – Defense Zakiya Carter, Rishae Ridley and Eric Davis (judge Stacy Allen Barrow presiding: state’s case resumes 8a March 20th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 339th – 1774608 – Prosecutors Danielle Oxford and Elizabeth Russell – Defense Matt Perez (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: opening statements 10:45a March 23rd)
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – CCL3 – 2584899 – Prosecutor Shantia Shah – Defense Justin Harris and Andreea Ionescu (judge Leslie Johnson presiding: state’s case continues March 20th)