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
JUNE 26th – updated 6a
178th Court
MURDER
1643148 – Prosecutors Sean Teare and Lauren Byrne – Defense David Cunningham and Casey Garrett (judge Kelli Johnson presiding: state’s case resumes 8:30a June 26th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
248th Court
VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER 2+
1929424 – Prosecutor Elizabeth Frey – Defense Lucio Montes (judge Hilary Unger presiding: punishment evidence to judge begins 10:30a June 26th)
262nd Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1921331 – Prosecutor Gage Wiley – Defense Troy Locklear (judge Lori Chambers Gray presiding: state rested – defense’s case resumes 10a June 26th)
338th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1708176 – Prosecutors Simone Colson and Abraham Chopin – Defense Julio Vela and Jacob Vela (judge Michele Oncken presiding: state’s case resumes 9a June 26th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
487th Court
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1943766 – Prosecutor Skylar Detjen – Defense Andrew Herreth (visiting judge Denise Collins picked the jury: opening statements 10a June 29th)
ERD Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1883247 – Prosecutors Tieranee Jones and Pavel Petrov – Defense Craig Hughes (visiting judge Lisa Burkhalter presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9:30a June 26th)