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 16th – updated 6a
180th Court
MURDER
1748606 – Prosecutors Megan Long and Kelly Marshall – Defense Lance Hamm and Brandon Leonard (judge Tami Pierce presiding: closing arguments 9a November 17th)
184th Court
MURDER
1893513 – Prosecutors Casey Goodman and Madison Triestram – Defense Tim Adams (judge Kat Thomas presiding: opening statements November 16th)
185th Court
MURDER
1929633 – Prosecutors Amanda Benavides and Sean McLoughlin – Defense Brian Roberts and Bryan Savoy (judge Andy Beall presiding: opening statements 9:45a November 16th)
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: closing arguments 10a November 16th)
262nd Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1859504 – Prosecutors Marie Defretin and Radarius Morrow – Defense Eddie Cortes and Allison Mathis (judge Lori Chambers Gray presiding: opening statements 10a November 16th)
497th Court
INJURY TO THE ELDERLY
1965145 – Prosecutor Paul Escamilla – Defense Jen Gaut and Rachel Johnson (judge Peyton Peebles presiding: opening statements 10:30a November 16th)
ERD Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1824984 – Prosecutors Tiffany Caudill and Diana Davila – Defense Bayoji Akingbola and Atoya Collins (visiting judge Kaycee Jones presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: jury deliberated 11:32a – 4:51p November 12th – jury deliberated 8:45a – 5:20p November 13th – to continue deliberations 9:30a November 16th)
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)
