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
AUG 5th – updated 12p
183rd Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1958844 – Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe – Defense Savannah Luna (judge Lance Long presiding: voir dire process afternoon of August 5th)
185th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1926662 – Prosecutor Nicholas Saenz – Defense Derrick Flemming (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes 9a August 5th)
339th Court
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – CHOKING
1944189 – Prosecutors Jason Esmaili and Diana Davila – Defense Jay Dedrick and Brad Runcie (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: opening statements 9a August 5th)
496th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1794606 – Prosecutors Keegan Childers and Samantha Barnhart – Defense Jerome Godinich (judge Dan Simons presiding: voir dire process morning of August 5th)
ERD Court
INJURY TO THE ELDERLY
1923425 – Prosecutor Ethan Smith – Defense Lynda Jetton and Arienna Toh (visiting judge Christi Kennedy presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: opening statements 8:30a August 5th)
ERD Court
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1958978 – Prosecutors Nidia Ventura and Radarius Morrow – Defense Vafa Jasemi Zergani, Chris Henderson and Alex Tijerino (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: jury panel relieved August 4th – to voir dire another panel August 7th)
Court 4
INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
2574900 – Prosecutor Rebecca Hendershott – Defense Nicholas Poehl (visiting judge Sherman Ross presiding: state’s case continues August 5th)