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 28, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
184th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
1887670 – Prosecutors Jayden Hoang and Eleanor Gilbert – Defense Eddie Cortes (judge Kat Thomas presiding: closing arguments 10a May 28th)
230th – MURDER
1891524 – Prosecutors Stacy Scofield and Tiffany Persaud – Defense Markay Stroud (judge Chris Morton presiding – BENCH trial: state’s case resumes 10a May 28th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
338th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1702650 – Prosecutors Ryan Volkmer and Cristina Platter – Defense Jerome Godinich and Gary Polland (judge Michele Oncken presiding: opening statements 10a June 2nd)
497th – DWI 3rd
1904996 – Prosecutor Joshua Normand – Defense Tad Nelson (judge Peyton Peebles presiding: state’s case resumes 10a May 28th)
ERD Court – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1784545 – Family Law Center 4th floor – Prosecutors Mikeala Morris and Tieranee Jones – Defense Jimmy Ortiz Jr. (visiting judge Vanessa Velasquez presiding: state’s case resumes 9a May 28th)
CCL2 – DWI
2596537 – Prosecutor Heather Erickson – Defense Coby Dubose and Alli Cannon (judge Paula Goodhart presiding: case resumes May 28th)
CCL4 – DWI
2579538 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Johari Burnette and Zane Weeks (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: case resumes May 29th)