We had 24 lawyers complete 15 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 7 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 2 In Trial Pleas, 1 In Trial Dismissal and 2 Hung Juries.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 41 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
May 12, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Jason Campo for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1712818 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
CAPITAL MURDER – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(Presiding judge – Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Stewart
May 12, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Lisa Stewart for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1712818 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
CAPITAL MURDER – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(Presiding judge – Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Jason Campo
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Steven Belt for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1801124 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
MURDER – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Emily Detoto – jury trial) co-counsel Missy Hoffman
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Missy Hoffman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1801124 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
MURDER – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Emily Detoto – jury trial) co-counsel Steven Belt
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Carina Batista for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1748547 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Christi Kennedy – jury trial) co-counsel Elsa Sulejman
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Elsa Sulejman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1748547 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Christi Kennedy – jury trial) co-counsel Carina Batista
May 16, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Jaime Pena for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1849049 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
FELON IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON – Sentence: 7 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Dan Simons – jury trial) co-counsel Donnie Epperson
May 16, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Donnie Epperson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1849049 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
FELON IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON – Sentence: 7 Years in Prison
(Presiding judge – Dan Simons – jury trial) co-counsel Jaime Pena
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Marc Metze for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1807920 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
(Presiding judge – Aaron Burdette – jury trial)
May 13, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Anna Eady for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2518413 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
DISCHARGING A FIREARM in a Public Place
(Presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial)
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Phoenix Diggs for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2530701 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 60 Days in Jail
(Presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial)
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lauryn Winters for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2525661 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
DWI
(Presiding judge – Linda Garcia – jury trial) co-counsel Carlos Rodriguez
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Carlos Rodriguez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2525661 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
DWI
(Presiding judge – Linda Garcia – jury trial) co-counsel Lauryn Winters
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Mark Werner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2522502 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DISCHARGING A FIREARM IN A PUBLIC PLACE – Sentence: 13 Months Probation
(Presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial)
May 13, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2518187 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
EVADING ARREST
(Presiding judge – Jessica Padilla – jury trial) co-counsel Bryan Garris
May 16, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Will Thomas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2454571 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail/$500 Fine
(Presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial)
May 13, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Defense Attorney Bryan Garris for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2518187 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
EVADING ARREST
(Presiding judge – Jessica Padilla – jury trial) co-counsel Coby Dubose
May 14, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Elena Contreras for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1866294 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 2 Years Deferred Probation
(Presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial)
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Congratulations to Prosecutor Lauren Stubbers for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1911227 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
FRAUDULENT USE OF IDs – Sentence: 3 Years Deferred Probation
(Presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial)
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors R. J. Martinez (l-r) John Hyde and Defense Attorney Joe Wells in Cause Number 1769087 out of the 339th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
(presiding judge Te’iva Bell – jury trial)
May 15, 2025 – Show Me The Justice
Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutor Stepheny De Silva (l-r) and Defense Attorney Timothy Rose in Cause Number 1857134 out of the 180th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
MANSLAUGHTER
(presiding judge DaSean Jones – jury trial)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lucio Montes for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1888445 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
INJURY to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Troy Locklear for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1861318 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cavita Sharma for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1855029 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2484818 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven McGinley for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2529900 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney A. J. Wright for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2475503 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bernie Villarreal Aguirre for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2500614 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt Perez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2528306 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2475274 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Restrepo Jr. for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1855367 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2518186 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DISCHARGING A FIREARM in a Metro Area
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2366212 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Max Rabinovich for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2514149 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Harold Landreneau for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2521625 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF $750 – $2500
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Jannell Robles for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1888547 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antuan Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2526553 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2518610 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI 2nd
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brandon Bibby for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2543098 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2524717 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sam Adamo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1822610 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
THEFT $30K – $150K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kevin Acevedo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2532222 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Teresa Lakho for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2544886 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian LaVine for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2534532 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
THEFT $750 – $2500
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Roger Tavira for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1854665 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
INDECENCY with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathaniel Munier for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2520959 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chelsi Martin for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2525854 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mario Madrid for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2524526 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jules Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1887228 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Kandice Horsey for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1887447 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chanae Davis for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1837380 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Zakiya Carter for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1839984 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hugh Brasher for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2523248 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chadrick Henderson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2524429 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kelly Benavides for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2526027 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lauren Stanbery for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784929 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
MURDER
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Overhuls for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784929 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
MURDER
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Prince Myles for earning a dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1732538 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
MURDER
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antuan Johnson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2511702 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Garza for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1875476 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lott Brooks for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2506703 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Esther for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2548653 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LEADERBOARD 2025
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts for 2025
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Open in new tab DEFENSE ATTORNEY LEADERBOARD 2025
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts for 2025
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FELONY JUDGES LEADERBOARD 2025
All Elected Felony Judges and their trial totals for 2025
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MISDEMEANOR JUDGES LEADERBOARD 2025
All Elected Misdemeanor Judges and their trial totals for 2025
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VISITING JUDGE LEADERBOARD 2025
Emergency Relief Docket Visiting Judges and their trial totals for 2025
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DEFENSE LEADERBOARD -LAST 8 YEARS
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017
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DEFENSE LEADERBOARD FELONIES – LAST 8 YEARS
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony Verdicts since February 2017
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PROSECUTOR LEADERBOARD – LAST 8 YEARS
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017
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LAWYER VERDICTS – LAST 8 YEARS
All Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Successful Verdicts since February 2017
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JUDGES TRIALS – LAST 8 YEARS
All Felony, Misdemeanor and Visiting Judges trials since February 2017
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COURT DOCKET EFFICIENCY – MISDEMEANORS
Top 10 Misdemeanor Courts for LOWEST docket totals March 2025 – source: Harris County Courts Active Cases Report
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COURT DOCKET EFFICIENCY – FELONIES
Top 10 Felony Courts for LOWEST docket totals March 2025 – source: Harris County District Criminal District Courts Dashboard
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HARRIS COUNTY COURT REPORTERS AND THEIR TRIAL TIPS
Great tips from the Harris County Court Reporters!
I interviewed 12 of some of the best court reporters working the Harris County Criminal Courts and got their “inside information” on how jurors, lawyers, witnesses and judges can improve in trial to make it easier for the court reporter to take down ALL the information required of them for an excellent record.
HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S FACEBOOK PAGE
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DASHBOARD
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HARRIS COUNTY FELONY DASHBOARD
HARRIS COUNTY MISDEMEANOR COURTS DASHBOARD
THEFT BY CHECK TRIAL MANUAL
Have a theft by check or Issuance of a Bad Check trial? As the Former Chief Prosecutor of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Check Fraud Division and a defender of over 15,000 clients who were charged with writing bad checks, I wrote a TRIAL GUIDE for prosecuting and defending bad check charges. Feel free to use my trial manual for guidance. Hit the upper right hand corner to download
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