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
NOV 4th – updated 6a
174th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1920011 – Prosecutors Jayelle Lozoya and Blair Duroy – Defense Alia Moore, Chris Henderson and Jorge Garcia Diaz (judge Hazel Jones presiding: opening statements 10a November 4th)
177th Court
ASSAULT ON A PUBLIC SERVANT
1887202 – Prosecutors Missy Hoffman and Margaret Odunze – Defense Julie Ketterman, Max Patterson and Annie Williford (judge Emily Detoto presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a November 4th)
178th Court
MURDER
1959100 – Prosecutors Matt Magill and Elizabeth Frey – Defense Val Zuniga (judge Kelli Johnson presiding: opening statements 1p November 4th)
HPD PRESS RELEASE
338th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1848113 – Prosecutors Elizabeth Russell and Ethan Smith – Defense Jerome Godinich (judge Michele Oncken presiding: state’s case resumes 9a November 4th)
496th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1825418 – Prosecutor Will Thomas – Defense Norwood Richardson and Christina Hoang (judge Dan Simons presiding: opening statements 10:30a November 4th)
ERD Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1824984 – Prosecutors Tiffany Caudill and Diana Davila – Defense Bayoji Akingbola and Atoya Collins (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: voir dire process November 5th – third time is a charm)
ERD Court
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1915935 – Prosecutors Samantha Barnhart and Lauren Watson – Defense Pro Se (visiting judge Wayne Mallia presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9a November 4th)
MEDIA CASE – ICE AGENT
Defendant Mario Alberto Morales – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – set for court DECEMBER 2, 2026 – Arraignment – 488th Criminal District Court – Case Number 1986453. Represented by Kim Ogg, Michael Wynne and David Lindenmuth NBC News
THE 2026 HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE WINNERS – JUDGES
The Democrats swept ALL the races for judgeship in Harris County, Texas by a score of 60-63% to 37-40%.
