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 9th – 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: state rests – case continues November 9th)
178th Court
MURDER
1959100 – Prosecutors Matt Magill and Elizabeth Frey – Defense Val Zuniga and Bryan Lane (judge Kelli Johnson presiding: state rested – jury deliberated 12:10p – 5:02p November 6th – to continue deliberations 10:30a November 9th)
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208th Court
MURDER
1832949 – Prosecutors Jonathan Ortiz and Brekeese Pierce – Defense Sanam Mirfattah and Arthur Washington (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: opening statements 9a November 10th)
209th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1980103 – Prosecutors Traemon Anderson and Jill Wells – Defense Lara Autrey and Neal Davis III (judge Brian Warren presiding: opening statements 1p November 9th)
232nd Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1640519 – Prosecutors Elizabeth Russell and Ethan Smith – Defense Troy Locklear and Joseph Gagliardi (judge Josh Hill presiding: opening statements 10a November 9th)
248th Court
MURDER
1801730 – Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe – Defense Doug Loper and Jon Stephenson (judge Hilary Unger presiding: opening statements 8:30a November 9th)
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: opening statements 9a November 9th)
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
The Democrats swept ALL the races for judgeship in Harris County, Texas by a score of 60-63% to 37-40%. We have ten (10) new judges coming our way. (marked in yellow)
