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
MAY 18, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
177th – MURDER
1811947 – Prosecutors Lisa Collins and Cole Van Ness – Defense Ralph Martinez (judge Emily Detoto presiding: opening statements 9:30a May 18th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
179th – FAILURE TO STOP AND RENDER AID
1935395 – Prosecutor Nicholas Saenz – Defense Doug Murphy, Chris McKinney and Wyatt Murphy (judge Ana Martinez presiding: state’s case resumes 11:30a May 18th)
180th – MURDER
1894991 – Prosecutors Matt Magill and Scott Hutchings – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Tami Pierce presiding: jury deliberated 10:55a – 4:48p May 15th – to continue deliberations 9a May 18th) CHANNEL2NEWS
248th – FELON IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
1922735 – Prosecutor Rodrigo Escobar – Defense Damon Parrish II (judge Hilary Unger presiding: closing arguments 10:30a May 18th)
339th – MURDER
1915434 – Prosecutors Nisha Hawkins and Renee Serrato – Defense Arienna Toh, Zakiya Carter and Lynda Jetton (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: opening statements 9a May 18th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
351st – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1901253 – Prosecutor Emma Bonnet – Defense Jed Silverman (judge Nata Cornelio presiding: opening statements 9:30a May 18th)
487th – INDECENCY WITH A CHILD AND BURGLARY
1909514 – 16 – Prosecutor Gordon McCormack – Defense Antonio Balderas Jr. (judge Stacy Allen Barrow presiding: opening statements 10:30a May 18th)
496th – FELON IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
1938293 – Prosecutor Mark Werner – Defense Maverick Ray (judge Dan Simons presiding: opening statements 10:30a May 18th)
497th – AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
1916798 – Prosecutor Kelcie Davis – Defense Chaz Nungaray and Sean Keane-Dawes (judge Denise Bradley picked the jury: opening statements 9:30a May 18th)
ERD Court – AGG ROBB, BURGLARY W/INT, FELON WEAPON
1874940-41-42 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutor Clarissa Escobedo – Defense Pro Se (visiting judge Susan Brown presiding: COURT TRIAL – case resumes 10:30a May 19th)
CCL4 – DWI >.15
2565483 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Bryan Garris and Coby Dubose (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: – Motion to Suppress was denied on May 6th, after a hearing – opening statements to begin May 19th)
Congratulations to ALL the Criminal Defense Lawyers who were acknowledged at the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association annual party on May 14, 2026.
I have known 185th Criminal District Court judge Andy Beall since she first started at the DA’s office as a prosecutor. She is an excellent judge and deserving of another term. Please consider her candidacy!
EVERY VOTE COUNTS IN THIS RUN-OFF! Please take the time to go out and VOTE next week for the excellent judge of the 209th Criminal District Court – Brian Warren
Note: Any invitations I post for judge’s fundraisers are done on my own volition without pay. I only post judge campaign posters for judges that I know personally and can vouch for their excellent record and character as a judge, prosecutor or defense attorney.