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The Rosster of Criminal Courtroom Winners recognizing outstanding Harris County criminal trial attorneys and their jury trial accomplishments, as featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Jeff Ross
Show Me The Justice Lawyer Jeff Ross – The “Rosster”

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!”


Live Harris County criminal trials in progress with twice-daily updates. Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for current jury trials, courtroom activity, attorney assignments, judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and trial results.

“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

MURDER

1884576-77 – Prosecutors Lindsey Bondurant and Nikki Fontenot – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Hazel Jones presiding: jury deliberated 2:14p – 6:17p October 22nd – to continue deliberations 9a October 26th)

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ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – CHOKING

1932911 – Prosecutor Ann Rome – Defense Bianca Almaguer and William Gifford (judge Nikita Harmon presiding: case resumes October 26th)


MURDER

1827353 – Prosecutors Stephany Abner and Darian Hannah – Defense Cheryl Irvin, Jason Yancey and Yusuf Bavi (judge Melissa Morris presiding: case resumes October 26th)

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MURDER

1917666 – Prosecutors Aaron Von Quintus and Katrina Figueroa – Defense Damon Parrish III and Nicole Clark Cunningham (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: opening statements 9a October 26th)

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AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT

1906216 – Prosecutors Jay Gordon and Alex Napuri – Defense Lance Hamm and Brandon Leonard ( judge Nata Cornelio presiding: panel busted October 23rd – voir dire on new panel October 26th)


MURDER

1909880 – Prosecutors Jason Campo, Elizabeth Frey and Blaise Jurisich – Defense Paul Morgan and Daniel Henry (judge Matt Peneguy presiding: opening statements 10a October 26th)

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CAPITAL MURDER

1897940 – Prosecutors Phillip White and Maroun Koutani – Defense Ed Chernoff, Brian Roberts and Ryan McLearen (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: jury deliberated 2:49p – 5:07p October 22nd – jury deliberated 9a – 3:58p October 23rd – to continue deliberations 9aOctober 26th)

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending October 23, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 23, 2026

Prosecutors Abeer Farid, Jonathan Hardegree, Steve Walsh, Panos Melisaris, Michael Abner, Missy Hoffman, Cailley Vaughan, William Connally, Marie Defretin, Ethan Smith. Walter Hill, Ryan Maun, Brianna Perry, Mary Ricker, DeAndre Bell

Defense Attorneys John Paul Cedillo, Malachi Ledbetter, Dustan Neyland

Congratulations on a job well done!

The Kristin Guiney Memorial Trial Verdicts for the week - Harris County Criminal Courthouse

This week’s Harris County criminal jury trial results include guilty verdicts, not guilty verdicts, and other trial outcomes from courts throughout the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. ShowMeTheJustice.com updates these trial results weekly as part of its ongoing coverage of criminal justice in Houston, Texas.


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
DeAndre Bell

Congratulations to Prosecutor DeAndre Bell for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(visiting judge Natalie Fleming presiding – CCL2 – jury trial – Cause #2633033)


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial acquittals in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Dustan Neyland

Congratulations to Defense Attorney Dustan Neyland for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client.

(judge Lance Long presiding – 183rd Criminal District Court –  jury trial – Cause Number 1938028)


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Walter Hill

Congratulations to Prosecutor Walter Hill for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Hilary Unger presiding – 248th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1958511)

HOODLINE


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Marie Defretin

Congratulations to Prosecutor Marie Defretin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(visiting judge Kaycee Jones presiding – 232nd Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1636937) co-counsel Ethan Smith


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Ethan Smith

Congratulations to Prosecutor Ethan Smith for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(visiting judge Kaycee Jones presiding – 232nd Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1636937) co-counsel Marie Defretin


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Cailley Vaughan

Congratulations to Prosecutor Cailley Vaughan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Raul Rodriguez presiding – CCL13 – jury trial – Cause #2593772) co-counsel William Connally


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
William Connally

Congratulations to Prosecutor William Connally for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Raul Rodriguez presiding – CCL13 – jury trial – Cause #2593772) co-counsel Cailley Vaughan


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Michael Abner

Congratulations to Prosecutor Michael Abner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Emily Detoto presiding – 177th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1690367) co-counsel Missy Hoffman


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Missy Wheeler Hoffman

Congratulations to Prosecutor Missy Hoffman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Emily Detoto presiding – 177th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1690367) co-counsel Michael Abner


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Steve Walsh

Congratulations to Prosecutor Steve Walsh for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Dan Simons presiding – 496th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1872052) co-counsel Panos Melisaris


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Panos Melisaris

Congratulations to Prosecutor Panos Melisaris for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Dan Simons presiding – 496th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1872052) co-counsel Steve Walsh


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Abeer Farid

Congratulations to Prosecutor Abeer Farid for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Beverly Armstrong presiding – 208th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1892768) co-counsel Jonathan Hardegree

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Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Jonathan Hardegree

Congratulations to Prosecutor Jonathan Hardegree for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Beverly Armstrong presiding – 208th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1892768) co-counsel Abeer Farid

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Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Ryan Maun

Congratulations to Prosecutor Ryan Maun for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Danny Lacayo presiding – 182nd Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1940070)


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Brianna Perry

Congratulations to Prosecutor Brianna Perry for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Toria Finch presiding – CCL9 – jury trial – Cause #2609227) co-counsel Mary Ricker


Guilty verdict graphic used to identify criminal jury trial convictions in Harris County, Texas, featured on ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Mary Ricker

Congratulations to Prosecutor Mary Ricker for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.

(judge Toria Finch presiding – CCL9 – jury trial – Cause #2609227) co-counsel Brianna Perry


John Paul Cedillo

Congratulations to Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning an In-Trial Dismissal for your client (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing).

(judge Tonya Jones presiding – CCL15 –  jury trial – Cause Number 2610398) co-counsel Malachi Ledbetter


Malachi Ledbetter

Congratulations to Defense Attorney Malachi Ledbetter for earning an In-Trial Dismissal for your client (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing).

(judge Tonya Jones presiding – CCL15 –  jury trial – Cause Number 2610398) co-counsel John Paul Cedillo


Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Steven Harris and Alex Yarrow and Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson in Cause Number 1836581 out of the 338th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of



Craig Hughes

Congratulations to Defense Attorney Craig Hughes for earning Not Guilty Verdicts for your client in Brazoria County.

(BRAZORIA COUNTY judge Jessica Pulcher presiding – 149th Criminal District Court –  jury trial – Cause Numbers 103004-CR, 103659-CR, 103660-CR)


ShowMeTheJustice.com is the leading independent source for Harris County criminal trial statistics, jury verdicts, attorney leaderboards, judicial activity, trial-setting dismissals, sentencing data, and courthouse news. Our database tracks thousands of criminal jury trials and continues to grow with weekly updates from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.

Note: This scoreboard may not be 100% accurate as I could have missed some mistrials that occurred at the early stages of the trial or a quick court trial that lasted a couple of hours….. but it is close to 100%.

Harris County criminal trial results by prosecutor and defense attorney showing guilty and not guilty verdicts from 2017 to present.

ALL LAWYERS VERDICTS SINCE 2017

Search and compare Harris County criminal trial results for prosecutors and defense attorneys from 2017 to the present. This easy-to-read spreadsheet tracks guilty and not guilty verdicts from Harris County criminal courts and allows users to quickly review individual attorney trial records and courtroom results. Find prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers by name and compare their reported jury and judge trial outcomes compiled by ShowMeTheJustice.com.

Harris County criminal judge trial results showing guilty and not guilty verdicts by judge from 2019 to present.

ALL CRIMINAL JUDGES TRIALS SINCE 2019

Search Harris County felony and misdemeanor criminal court trial and verdict results by judge from 2019 to the present. This easy-to-read spreadsheet tracks guilty and not guilty verdicts in criminal cases and allows users to compare trial outcomes before individual Harris County criminal court judges. Search judges by name and review their reported jury and judge trial results compiled by ShowMeTheJustice.com.


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Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017 – OVER 2,000 PRACTICING DEFENSE ATTORNEYS at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (stats taken from above spreadsheet)


Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate.

Some of the best criminal lawyers appear on ShowMeTheJustice.com

WEEKLY HARRIS COUNTY TRIAL SETTING DISMISSALS

ShowMeTheJustice.com recognizes the following Harris County criminal defense attorneys who obtained trial-setting dismissals this week. A trial-setting dismissal occurs when a criminal case is dismissed before jury selection, often after negotiations, further investigation, or other developments leading to dismissal of the charges.

This week’s GOLD STAR winning lawyers are: Ana Funes Baker, Murray Newman


Zakiya Carter

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Zakiya Carter for earning a trial setting dismissal


Gold Star Dismissal
Murray Newman

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Murray Newman for earning a trial setting dismissal


Mario Santos

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Mario Santos for earning a trial setting dismissal


Lucio Montes

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Lucio Montes for earning a trial setting dismissal


Chris Henderson

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Chris Henderson for earning a trial setting dismissal


Gold Star Dismissal
Ana Funes Baker

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Ana Funes Baker for earning a trial setting dismissal


Mitchell Leonard

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Mitchell Leonard for earning a trial setting dismissal


Brad Walters

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Brad Walters for earning a trial setting dismissal


Wilvin Carter

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for earning a trial setting dismissal


Troy Locklear

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Troy Locklear for earning a trial setting dismissal


David Paz

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney David Paz for earning a trial setting dismissal


George Graves IV

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney George Graves IV for earning a trial setting dismissal


Robert Valles Jr.

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Robert Valles Jr. for earning a trial setting dismissal


Daniel Chism

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Daniel Chism for earning a trial setting dismissal


Brian Coyne

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Brian Coyne for earning a trial setting dismissal


Shannon Davis

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Shannon Davis for earning a trial setting dismissal


Jed Silverman

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Jed Silverman for earning a trial setting dismissal


Bianca Almaguer

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Bianca Almaguer for earning a trial setting dismissal


Martin Flores

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Martin Flores for earning a trial setting dismissal


Colin Morrison

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Colin Morrison for earning a trial setting dismissal


Franklin Bynum

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Franklin Bynum for earning a trial setting dismissal


Rahan Atia

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Rahan Atia for earning a trial setting dismissal


Scott Bernstein

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Scott Bernstein for earning a trial setting dismissal


Vladimir Gray

Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Vladimir Gray for earning a trial setting dismissal


ShowMeTheJustice.com provides weekly coverage of Harris County Criminal Courts, including jury trials, trial-setting dismissals, attorney leaderboards, courtroom statistics, judicial activity, and criminal justice trends.


October 23, 2026 – The race for the top spot continues! Congratulations to Harris County prosecutor Mikeala Morris for taking the lead at 10 guilty verdicts. Close behind are Traemon Anderson and Samantha Barnhart with 9 guilty verdicts. Prosecutors with 8 guilty verdicts are Abeer Farid, Peter Uli and Nidia Ventura. Rankings are updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com, featuring Harris County criminal trials in progress, criminal trial statistics, attorney leaderboards, verdicts, and courtroom news.

Harris County Prosecutor Leaderboard for Guilty Verdicts through October 26, 2026

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal jury trial results, attorney leaderboards, judge statistics, verdict trends, courthouse news, and comprehensive courtroom analytics.



October 23, 2026 – The competition among Harris County’s top criminal defense attorneys continues to intensify. Arienna Toh currently leads the field with 5 not guilty verdicts victories in 2026. Close behind is Brennen Dunn with 4 not guilty verdicts and Jordan Schuck, Coby Dubose, Brianne Boiarsky, Alyssa Craze-Awbrey, Tyler Flood, Alli Cannon, Paul Morgan, and Duncan Isaac, each with 3 not guilty verdicts. The remaining attorneys on the leaderboard have each earned 2 jury trial victories, reflecting the depth of trial talent in the Harris County criminal courthouse. Rankings are updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com based on publicly available jury trial verdicts.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal jury trial results, attorney leaderboards, judge statistics, verdict trends, courthouse news, and comprehensive courtroom analytics.



October 23, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Felony Trial Leaderboard – Jury trial activity remains strong throughout the Harris County felony courts. Judge Dan Simons has presided over more criminal jury trials than any other felony judge in 2026, with 29 trials completed. Judge Peyton Peebles has 17 trials, Judge Veronica Nelson, Judge Stacy Allen Barrow and Judge Beverly Armstrong have 14 trials each. The remaining judges on this leaderboard continue to maintain active criminal trial dockets, demonstrating the significant volume of felony jury trials occurring throughout the Harris County courthouse.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for the latest Harris County criminal jury trial statistics, felony and misdemeanor judge leaderboards, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict trends, court dockets, and daily courthouse action.


October 23, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Misdemeanor Trial Activity – Jury trial activity remains robust in the Harris County misdemeanor courts. Judge Andrew Wright has presided over more misdemeanor criminal jury trials than any other county criminal court judge in 2026, with 23 trials completed. Judge Erika Ramirez follows with 17 trials, while Judge Linda Garcia has 16 trials. The remaining judges on this leaderboard continue to maintain active misdemeanor trial dockets as they move criminal cases through the Harris County justice system.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for the latest Harris County criminal jury trial results, misdemeanor and felony judge leaderboards, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict statistics, court dockets, and daily courthouse action.


October 23, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Visiting Judge Trial Activity – Visiting judges remain an essential part of the Harris County criminal justice system, presiding over numerous jury trials throughout the year. Judge Lisa Burkhalter leads the pack with 13 trials and Judge Vanessa Velasquez (who is now the appointed judge of the 486th Criminal District Court) and Judge Marc Brown have presided over 10 trials. Their service helps ensure that criminal cases continue moving efficiently through one of the nation’s busiest court systems.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for the latest Harris County criminal jury trial results, felony and misdemeanor judge leaderboards, visiting judge statistics, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict trends, court dockets, and daily courthouse action.


October 23, 2026 – Harris County Prosecutor Career Leaderboard – Since February 2017, hundreds of prosecutors have tried criminal jury cases in the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. Danielle Oxford currently holds the top position with 45 guilty verdicts, followed by Heather Axline with 34 guilty verdicts and Abraham Chopin with 30 guilty verdicts, while several other prosecutors continue to build impressive trial records. This leaderboard reflects sustained jury trial experience over nearly a decade and is updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com.

Harris County Prosecutors Scoreboard for Verdicts since 2017

These standings reflect the total number of guilty jury verdicts recorded for each prosecutor during the tracking period. They are intended as historical statistical information and do not measure conviction rates, overall case performance, or prosecutorial effectiveness.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal jury trial results, prosecutor and defense attorney leaderboards, judge statistics, verdict trends, courtroom news, and comprehensive criminal courthouse analytics.


September 2026 – 2026 Harris County Misdemeanor Docket Report – Pending criminal caseloads vary considerably among the County Criminal Courts at Law. Judge Jessica Padilla currently maintains the smallest pending misdemeanor docket with 838 active cases, while the largest misdemeanor docket contains 1,479 pending cases. Differences in docket size may result from numerous factors, including case assignments, filing volume, court scheduling, transfers, and the timing of case dispositions. These rankings provide a current snapshot of pending misdemeanor caseloads across the Harris County criminal courts through July.

Key Takeaways

  • Jessica Padilla (CCL14) has the smallest pending misdemeanor docket with 838 active cases.
  • Leslie Johnson (CCL3), Linda Garcia (CCL16), and Paula Goodhart (CCL2) also have fewer than 1,000 pending cases.
  • The largest pending misdemeanor docket currently contains 1,479 active criminal cases.
  • Docket sizes fluctuate throughout the year as new cases are filed and existing cases are resolved.
  • Rankings are updated regularly using publicly available Harris County court records.

Note: Pending case totals represent a snapshot of each court’s active criminal docket on the date indicated. Docket size alone should not be interpreted as a measure of judicial performance or courtroom efficiency, as caseloads are influenced by factors such as new filings, case complexity, transfers, specialty court assignments, staffing, and the timing of case dispositions.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal court statistics, misdemeanor and felony docket reports, judge leaderboards, jury trial results, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict trends, and daily courthouse action.


September 2026 – The 2026 Harris County Felony Docket Leaderboard ranks the Criminal District Courts by the number of active pending felony cases – through August. As of this update, Judge Matt Peneguy maintains the lowest pending felony caseload, followed by Judge Nata Cornelio, Judge Veronica Nelson and Judge Vanessa Velasquez. Felony docket totals fluctuate throughout the year as new indictments are filed, cases are transferred, trials conclude, pleas are entered, and other matters are resolved. These rankings are updated regularly using publicly available Harris County court statistics.

Harris County felony judges scoreboard of efficient docket management 2026

Key Highlights

  • Matt Peneguy (488th District Court) currently has the lowest pending felony docket with 193 active cases.
  • Nata Cornelio (351st), Veronica Nelson (482nd) and Vanessa Velasquez (486th) round out the top four lowest felony dockets.
  • The largest felony docket currently contains 995 pending cases.
  • Pending felony caseloads change regularly as cases are filed, transferred, disposed of, or set for trial.
  • Rankings are updated periodically using publicly available Harris County court records.

Note: Pending felony case totals represent a snapshot of each court’s active docket on the date shown. Docket size alone should not be interpreted as a measure of judicial performance or efficiency. Caseloads are influenced by numerous factors, including new felony filings, case complexity, court assignments, transfers, staffing, and the timing of case dispositions.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal jury trial results, prosecutor and defense attorney leaderboards, judge statistics, verdict trends, courtroom news, and comprehensive criminal courthouse analytics.

HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT STATISTICS — SEE THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE VERDICTS

Think you know what happens inside the Harris County Criminal Courthouse? The actual numbers may surprise you.

  • What percentage of murder trials end in NOT GUILTY verdicts?
  • What is the average sentence for a murder conviction?
  • Which offense receives higher sentences – murder or child sex cases?
  • Which criminal charges give the defense the best chance of winning at trial?
  • How do verdict rates compare in murder, DWI, assault, robbery and child sex cases?
  • How much of the courthouse caseload is handled by hired lawyers, appointed attorneys and public defenders?

EXPLORE THE HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE BY THE NUMBERS →

Verdicts • Sentences • Judges • Prosecutors • Defense Attorneys • Trial Trends

CHECK OUT THE HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE STATISTICS HERE!


WHO ARE THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY JUDGE POSITIONS FOR 2026? Check out the list below!

Looking for a list of the criminal judicial candidates for the November general election?  Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for a complete list

Information found on the Harris County Democratic and Republican parties websites


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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending October 16, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 16, 2026

Prosecutors Dylan Larsen, Eddie Vazquez, Taylor Carter, Brian Jordan, Cole Van Ness, Kaylee Goodspeed, Carina Batista, Georgina Stephenson, Mitchell Johnson, Mikeala Morris

Defense Attorneys Brock White, Coby Dubose, Sandra Johnson, Alli Cannon, Nicci Campbell, Kimberly Garcia, Adam Brown

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending October 9, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 9, 2026

Prosecutors Xavier Stafford, Will Cowardin, Cristina Platter, Sarah Neyland, Kaitlin Kaufmann, Samantha Barnhart, Diana Davila, Marie Defretin, Radarius Morrow, Tiffany Caudill, Mitchell Johnson, Ashlea Sheridan, Skylar Detjen, Alex LeBlanc

Defense Attorneys Fox Curl, Sean Darvishi, Manny Guerra, Jacob Vela, Christiana Bocanegra

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending October 2, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 2, 2026

Prosecutors Jonathan Ortiz, Skylar Detjen, Liz Buss, Alexandra Villalon, Paul Escamilla, Alex Nutt, Andrea Reyes, Peter Uli, Jonathan Ortiz, Abraham Chopin, Maria Juarez, Brianna Kibler, Elizabeth Miller, Jayelle Lozoya, Sarah Staub, Simone Colson, Lindsey Pearson, Panos Melisaris, Samantha Barnhart, Traemon Anderson, Mikeala Morris, Becky Marshall, Megan Long

Defense Attorneys Brennen Dunn, Antonelly Vargas, Michael DeGeurin, Coby Dubose

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending September 25, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Prosecutors Keegan Childers, Jill Wells, Garrett Moore, Nisha King Hawkins, Lisa Calligan, Lauren Bard, Dylan Larsen, Radarius Morrow, Jason Bugg, David Sandler, Blake Farokhnia, Paul Escamilla, Alex Nutt,

Defense Attorneys Bella Cherry, Doug Steinman, AJ Wright, Julie Ketterman Webb, John Hundemer, Omar Salinas

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending September 18, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

TRIAL WINNERS WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Prosecutors Alex Nutt, Paul Escamilla, Galilea Ibarra, Alex Yarrow, Selah Lile, Danielle Oxford, Brianna Kibler, Abeer Farid, Brekeese Pierce, Marie Defretin, Eddie Vazquez, Storrey Slaughter, Cameron Adams, Andrea Reyes, Paul Fortenberry, Steve Walsh

Defense Attorneys Jasmine Perkins, Kairo Grant, Daniel Krause, Bayoji Akingbola, Johari Burnette, Zane Weeks, Leslie Alvarez Lopez

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending September 4, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

Harris County Criminal Justice Center – TRIAL WINNERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 4, 2026: Prosecutors Alycia Harvey, Lisa Stewart, Erandy Marquez, Brianna Perry, Peter Basilious, Brett Batchelor, Morgan Kline, Jayelle Lozoya, Rebecca Hendershott, Storrey Slaughter, Cameron Adams, Ellie Fossier, Rachel Barlow, Jay Gordon, Lisa Calligan and Richard Newman Defense Attorneys None .

Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending August 28, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

Harris County Criminal Justice Center TRIAL WINNERS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2026: Prosecutors Brekeese Pierce, Kimberly Smith, Eric Wang, Jacob Salinas, Anthony Esparza, and Galilea Ibarra Defense Attorneys Sarah Gaucher, Duncan Isaac, Michael Roman, Jedrick Burgos Amador, Robert Williams II, Arienna Toh, Julie Ketterman Webb, Daniel Rodriguez, and Deisy Villanueva . Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending August 21, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

THIS WEEK’S TRIAL WINNERS – Lawyers who won their trial at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse: Prosecutors Traemon Anderson, Radarius Morrow, Danielle Oxford, Jayelle Lozoya, Heather Erickson, Maria Juarez, Jayden Hoang, Samantha Knecht, Garrett Moore, Selah Lile, Mikeala Morris, Nidia Ventura, Morgan Kline, Jonathan Hardegree, Elijah Smith, Aliyah Miller, Keegan Childers, Blue McCreary, Heather Erickson, Skylar Detjen and Defense Attorneys Coby Dubose, Alli Cannon, John Paul Cedillo, Stephanie Pimentel, Malachi Ledbetter. Congratulations on a job well done!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending August 14, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

We had – 8- lawyers complete – 6- trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results: -5- Guilty Verdicts, -0- Not Guilty Verdicts, -0- In-Trial Dismissals, -1- In-Trial Plea and -1- Hung Jury/Mistrials.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 45 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending August 7, 2026


Harris County, Texas has some of the best Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Texas.  This is my "Rosster" of the week's best Attorneys at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse

We had 24 lawyers complete 17 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 9 Guilty Verdicts, 8 Not Guilty Verdicts, 1 In-Trial Dismissal, 0 In-Trial Pleas and 0 Hung Jury/Mistrials.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 33 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending July 31, 2026


We had 10 lawyers complete 5 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 5 Guilty Verdicts, 0 Not Guilty Verdicts, 1 In-Trial Dismissal, 0 In-Trial Pleas and 0 Hung Jury/Mistrials.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 25 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

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The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending July 24, 2026


We had 23 lawyers complete 12 trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results – 7 Guilty Verdicts, 3 Not Guilty Verdicts, 0 In-Trial Dismissals, 1 In-Trial Plea and 3 Hung Jury/Mistrials.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 25 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

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