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
SEPT 24th – updated 6a
174th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
Case Number UNKNOWN – Prosecutors Will Cowardin and Cristina Platter – Defense Monique Sparks and Lance Hamm (judge Hazel Jones presiding: case does NOT show up on court’s docket nor does the case number – 1775241 – show up on the clerk’s website.)
262nd Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1777024 – Prosecutors Megan Long and Becky Marshall – Defense Todd Dupont II and Jonathan Vela (judge Lori Chambers Gray presiding: state’s case resumes 10a September 24th)
338th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1874388 – Prosecutor Simone Colson – Defense Jerome Godinich (judge Michele Oncken presiding: voir dire process afternoon of September 24th)
339th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1946885 – Prosecutor Jason Esmaili – Defense Julie Ketterman, Omar Salinas and John Hundemer (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: state’s case resumes September 24th)
495th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1935501 – Prosecutors Alexandra Villalon and Liz Buss – Defense Beth Exley and Shannon Nash (judge Lori Deangelo presiding: opening statements 9:30a September 28th)
ERD Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1806226 – Prosecutors Brianna Kibler and Maria Juarez – Defense Alia Moore, Salvo Blair and Jane Vara (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9:30a September 24th)
Court 14
DWI
2590198 – Prosecutor Elijah Smith – Defense Warren Diepramm (visiting judge James Shoemake presiding: case resumes September 24th)