John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston Criminal Lawyer
"Serious Criminal Defense Throughout Texas"
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The John T Floyd Law Firm, led by Houston Criminal
Lawyer John T. Floyd, stands ready to advise and defend individuals
and businesses who are under criminal investigation or have been
accused of serious crimes before State and Federal Courts in
Houston, throughout Texas and the United States.
July 1, 2008
JOE HORN FREE OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd Discusses the Tragedy of the John Horn Case and the Implications of Grand Jury No Bill
It was a highly-charged emotional case from the beginning. It had all the social ingredients for stirring controversy: criminals, crime, guns, self-defense, race, and illegal immigrants. It began last November when a 64-year-old Pasadena retiree named Joe Horn saw his neighbor’s home being burglarized by two Hispanic men, Diego Ortiz and Hernando Riascos Torres, who were in the United States illegally(although Horn at the time didn’t know they were Hispanic because of their African-Columbian descent). Horn called 911 to report the crime. He told the 911 dispatcher that he was armed. The dispatcher instructed Horn to stay inside his own residence. Horn ignored those instructions, pointedly telling the dispatcher that he was going to kill the two men.
Whatever his motives, Horn left his residence armed with a shotgun. He confronted the two unarmed men as they walked between his residence and his neighbor’s residence. One of the men, according to news reports, angled in the direction of Horn, who was standing on his porch, before making a dash toward the street in front of Horn’s residence. The other Hispanic man turned away from Horn and fled across the neighbor’s front yard. Horn raised the shotgun and fired one shot that struck the man fleeing toward the street in the back, killing him instantly. Horn turned the shotgun toward the other man and fired two shots, one of which also struck the fleeing man in the back. He continued to run a short distance before collapsing dead.
The case triggered street protests in the Village Grove East subdivision where Horn lives. Those protests were led by community activists Quanell X. The community of Pasadena suddenly found itself the subject of national media attention. This web page posted four blogs (11-29-08, 12-09-07, 12-17-07, and 02-27-08) about the case and the subject of self-defense. Our website quickly discovered that the emotions in the case ran to the extreme – Joe Horn was either a “hero” for killing two “down n’ dirty” criminals or he was a cold blooded murderer who shot two men in the back as they fled.
The problem with extremes is that they never capture the essence of any controversy. They tend only to polarize people, too often along racial and cultural lines as in the Horn case. This was made evident on June 30, 2008 when a Harris County Grand Jury elected not to indict Horn for any criminal offense related to the shootings. Both extremes were ready with the standard responses.
Shortly before the grand jury decision Horn’s attorney, Tom Lambright, was quoted by the media as saying: “Was it a mistake [for Horn to confront the men] from a legal standpoint? No. But a mistake in his life? Yes. Because it’s affected him terribly. And if he had it to do over again, he would stay inside. I don’t think anybody can really appreciate the magnitude that something like this take charge.
John T. Floyd is an experienced, concerned, and caring Houston criminal defense Attorney who is committed to offering faithful and dedicated legal services to his clients. He is one of Houston’s premiere criminal defense lawyers and has dedicated his entire career to criminal defense work before State and Federal courts. John T. Floyd has never been a prosecutor, has never worked for the government and has never argued to put any one in prison.
John Floyd has been voted and recognized as one of Houston's Top Lawyers For the
People for being among the best and brightest attorneys practicing criminal law.
The John T Floyd Law Firm’s practice includes, but is not limited
to, the following types of offenses:
SERIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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Mr. Floyd has dedicated his career to the personal and professional belief that every individual, or business, suspected of or charged with criminal activity is entitled to the best criminal defense resources can provide. The John T. Floyd Law Firm remains dedicated to excellence in defending individuals and businesses accused of committing serious crimes in all State and Federal Criminal Courts in Houston and the State of Texas.
Houston Criminal Lawyer John T. Floyd's practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense work and providing protection and faithful legal service to his clients. The John T. Floyd Law Firm proudly represents clients charged with serious criminal offenses before State and Federal courts in Houston, Galveston, Richmond, Angleton, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Tyler, Sherman, Del Rio, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Mc Allen, El Paso, and all counties throughout the State of Texas. The John T. Floyd Law Firm is located on the 19th floor of the Lyric Centre in Houston, Texas; however, Mr. Floyd often travels to Criminal Courts across the State of Texas, as well as, Federal Criminal Courts across the United States.
Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer John T. Floyd adamantly believes in the rights of all individuals to have equality and justice under the law and vigorously fights to protect these most cherished and valuable rights. The John T. Floyd Law Firm is dedicated to providing faithful protection and skilled criminal defense work to its clients and protecting them from the awesome powers of the state and federal governments.
Mr. Floyd also understands that a criminal allegation or indictment inflicts devastating personal, professional, and financial consequences on the individual, or business, charged with wrongdoing. Therefore, the John T. Floyd Law Firm focuses on protecting the rights, privacy, and dignity of businesses and individuals suspected or accused of committing these serious crimes
At both federal and state levels, the government has overwhelming budgets and unlimited powers to prosecute its criminal indictments. The full resources of the John T. Floyd Law Firm are a stalwart against these governmental prosecutions.
Criminal Defense Lawyer John T. Floyd has over a decade of
intensive experience defending businesses and individuals accused
or suspected of committing serious criminal violations of State and
Federal law. While the John T. Floyd Law Firm is primarily focused
upon criminal defense of those being investigated or suspected of
federal criminal violations, John Floyd also represents individuals
accused of serious State crimes.
Mr. Floyd believes the quality of a legal system measures the value
of the society it serves. The heart and soul of the American
legal system are its criminal defense lawyers who stand before the
courts and demand the rule of law for their clients, no matter how
unpopular or heinous their cause may be. John T. Floyd
is one of those dedicated criminal defense lawyers. The John
T. Law Firm is absolutely committed to protecting the rights and
interests of its clients.
Since the tragedy of 9-11, Criminal Defense Lawyer John T. Floyd
has represented dozens of individuals and entities regarding
terrorism investigations and related criminal defense work in the
State of Texas and Washington D.C. The “War on
Terror” poses a serious threat to the cherished democratic
civil liberties guaranteed by our Constitution, upon which this
great United States of America has flourished and for which
countless brave patriots have given their lives. It has spawned
serious governmental abuses such as secret prisons, torture
chambers, and elimination of the writ of habeas corpus for enemy
combatants. The John T. Floyd Law Firm stands ready, and
prepared, to defend against these horrendous governmental abuses.
The John T. Floyd Law Firm provides clients with individualized
attention prized by those demanding the personal touch of a
boutique criminal defense firm, along with significant contacts
throughout the state and country to assemble a serious legal
defense team any large firm would find formidable. The
organizational approach the John T. Floyd Law Firm takes with each
client is determined by their specific needs, goals and budget, as
well as, the seriousness of the issues and facts surrounding the
case.
If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss your
case further, please contact a dedicated Houston Criminal Defense
Lawyer by phone at 713-224-0101 or by e-mail at jfloyd@JohnTFloyd.com
Visit the John T. Floyd Law Firm Website. Mr. Floyd offers this website not only as an opportunity to promote his firm but as a public service to educate the site visitor about the many facets of the legal system, including the prison system, death penalty, and the complex issues of terrorism.
If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss your case further,
please contact a dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer by phone at 713-224-0101 or
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The Harris County Criminal Courts at Law have exclusive original jurisdiction of misdemeanors where the fine allowed exceeds $500 or where a jail sentence may be imposed (Sec. 26.045, Government Code).
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Harris County Criminal Courts at Law
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
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Houston TX 77002
Phone: (713) 755-7738
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Harris County District Courts
174th Criminal Court
Judge George Godwin
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6324
Clerk: Terri Louthan 713-755-6324
Coordinator: Dolores Phillips 713-755-6324
Bailiff: K. L. Higgins 713-755-6324
Process Server: R. Banes 713-755-6324
Court Reporter: B. J. Orsack 713-755-6324
Year elected or appointed: 1988
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
7 1/2 years as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's office.
Five years private practice.
Board certified in criminal law with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
176th Criminal Court
Judge Brian Rains
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6328
Clerk: Diane Bernard 713-755-6328
Assistant Clerk: Veronica Capistran 713-755-7822
Coordinator: Carol Cummings 713-755-6328
Bailiff: Chalmust Allen 713-755-6330
Process Server: Joe Ruffino 713-755-6330
Court Reporter: Judy Fox 713-755-6328
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: Appointed Aug. 1988; Elected Nov. 1988; Reelected 1992, 1996 & 2000.
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Spent 11 1/2 years as a Assistant District Attorney in Harris County.
Spent 7 months in private practice (all court appointed criminal work before being appointed judge).
177th Criminal Court
Judge Devon Anderson
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6332
Clerk: John King 713-755-1537
Assistant Clerk: Colita McFarland 713-755-1537
Court Liaison Officer: Patricia Davila 713-755-6334
Coordinator: Joseph DeBruyn 713-755-1272
Bailiff: Leo Martinez 713-755-6333
Process Server: David Clingan 713-755-6335
Court Reporter: Tamra Parks 713-755-1721
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Year elected or appointed:
Elected in 2004
Judge Anderson's legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Assistant District Attorney, Harris County, Texas
178th Criminal Court
Judge William Harmon
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 19th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6336
Clerk: Billie Brown 713-755-7843
Coordinator: Rosie Khalaf 713-755-6336
Bailiff: Gina Grahmann 713-755-6336
Process Server: John Wheeler 713-755-6339
Court Reporter: Ida Garcia 713-755-6336
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: 1984
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, 1977-1981
Private practice, 1981-1984.
179th Criminal Court
Judge Michael J. Wilkinson
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6340
Clerk: Gloria Hernandez 713-755-6341
Coordinator: Peggy Witt 713-755-6340
Bailiff: Harold Gilley 713-755-6340
Process Server: Gary Phillips 713-755-6340
Court Reporter: Pam Knobloch 713-755-6340
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Year elected or appointed: Elected 1988 & 1992
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
7 years Assistant District Attorney, Harris County
7 years private practice, emphasis on criminal law.
180th Criminal Court
Judge Debbie Mantooth Stricklin
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6344
Clerk: Joline Ehler 713-755-6344
Coordinator: Annette Manuel 713-755-6344
Bailiff: G.W. Wilkins 713-755-6344
Process Server: Daniel Arceneaux 713-755-6344
Court Reporter: Kathleen Powers 713-755-6344
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Year elected or appointed: 1994
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
1982-1983, Briefing Attorney, 14th Court of Appeals.
182nd Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6350
Clerk: Jo Ann Williams 713-755-6350
Assistant Clerk: David Navarro 713-755-7846
Coordinator: Diane Hasler 713-755-6350
Bailiff: Karen Ryland 713-755-6350
Process Server: Gary Ashford 713-755-6350
Court Reporter: Roxanne Wiltshire 713-755-6350
183rd Criminal Court
Judge Vanessa Velasquez
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 18th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6354
Assistant Clerk: Monica Papillion
Court Liaison Officer: Yvette Gallien
Coordinator: Eloisa Sanchez
Bailiff: Robert Rosenkranz
Process Server: Paul Gries
Court Reporter: Mattie Kimble
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: 2005
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Assistant District Attorney, Harris County
184th Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6358
Clerk: Deberely Ruth 713-755-6358
Assistant Clerk: Akia Simon 713-755-6358
Court Liaison Officer: David Tristan 713-755-7824
Coordinator: Mary M. McClinton 713-755-6358
Bailiff: Donna Durham 713-755-6358
Process Server: S. Ben Levi 713-755-6358
Court Reporter: Cynthia Lee 713-755-6358
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Year elected or appointed: Elected Nov.,1994-took office Jan. 1, 1995
185th Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6362
Clerk: Sherila Ware 713-755-6362
Assistant Clerk: Tina Giles 713-755-7852
Coordinator: Marian Trammel 713-755-6362
Bailiff: Gary Blahuta 713-755-6362
Process Server: Christopher Jircik 713-755-6362
Court Reporter: Carrie Scardaville 713-755-6362
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Year elected or appointed: 1998
208th Criminal Court
Judge Denise Collins
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: 713-755-6374
Clerk: Jeff Wilson 713-755-6374
Assistant Clerk: Sophia Jankwitz 713-755-7826
Coordinator: Mona Cormier 713-755-6374
Bailiff: A. Miller 713-755-6374
Process Server: Thomas Gentry 713-755-6374
Court Reporter: Marilyn Skinner 713-755-6374
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Year elected or appointed: Elected 1992
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom: General Practice
209th Criminal Court
Judge Michael McSpadden
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 17th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6378
Clerk: John R. Washington (713) 755-6378
Assistant Clerk: Anna Hollon (713) 755-7854
Coordinator: Kathi Joachim (713) 755-6378
Bailiff: Jon Ray (713) 755-6378
Process Server: Larry Strickland (713) 755-6378
Court Reporter: Janet M. Sanders (713) 755-6378
Court Information
Year elected or appointed: Appointed 1982/Elected 1986/1990/1994
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
3 years oil and gas attorney with Phillips Petroleum Company.
4 1/2 years as an Assistant District Attorney for Harris County, Texas.
228th Criminal Court
Judge Marc C. Carter
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6650
Clerk: Vashati Curry
Coordinator: Vanessa Guerrero
Bailiff: Paul Gries
Process Server: Robenia Bayer-Barthe
Court Reporter: Trish Matthews
Court Information
Year elected or appointed:
Appointed in December 2003
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Law Clerk for United States District Judge Kenneth Hoyt - Briefing Attorney - 1993-1994
Harris County Assistant District Attorney - Misdemeanor and Felony Prosecutor - 1994-1996
Private Practice - State and Federal Trial Appellate Practice - 1996-2003
230th Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6782
Assistant Clerk: Rita Fontenot (713) 755-7823
Coordinator: Anita Gunter (713) 755-6782
Bailiff: Harold Bittner (713) 755-6782
Process Server: Mark Cepil (713) 755-6782
Court Reporter: Jennifer Slessinger (713) 755-6782
232nd Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6778
Clerk: Kathy Polvadore-Tickle
Assistant Clerk: JoLanta McInnis
Court Liaison Officer: Eddie Rodriguez
Coordinator: Holli Rich (713) 755-6778
Bailiff: David Nixon
Process Server: James Siegel
Court Reporter: Arlene Webb
bout Judge Keel
Judge, 232nd District Court since 1995.
Harris County Assistant district attorney, 1986-94.
Briefing attorney, First Court of Appeals, 1985-86.
Board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: 1990.
248th Criminal Court
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-7094
Clerk: Sallie Murphy (713) 755-7094
Bailiff: Don McCray (713) 755-7094
Process Server: Joe Tritico (713) 755-7094
Court Reporter: Louise Steckler (713) 755-7094
Court Reporter: Vickie Oliver (713) 755-7094
262nd Criminal Court
Judge Mike Anderson
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 15th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-6961
Clerk: John Meltzer (713) 755-6961
Assistant Clerk: Patti Knox (713) 755-6961
Coordinator: Virginia Almanza-Cerda (713) 755-6961
Bailiff: Tony Kaminski (713) 755-6963
Process Server: Pat Henning (713) 755-6964
Court Reporter: Myrna Hargis (713) 755-6964
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Year elected or appointed: 1998
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Harris County District Attorney's office from 1982 - 1999. The Chief Felony Prosecutor of Organized Crime Division from 1986 - 1999.
263rd Criminal Court
Judge Jim Wallace
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 15th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Staff
Court Phone: (713) 755-6944
Court Liaison Officer: Vanessa Guerrero (713) 755-6944
Coordinator: Felicia Lester (713) 755-6944
Bailiff: Gary Phillips (713) 755-6944
Process Server: Joe Morin (713) 755-6944
Court Reporter: Jackie Fischer (713) 755-6944
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Year elected or appointed:
Elected in 1994 and re-elected 1998.
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Former police officer, Prosecutor, and General Counsel for a Fortune 500 Company.
337th Criminal Court
Judge Don Stricklin
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 15th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-7746
Clerk: Diane Bernard (713) 755-7746
Coordinator: Melissa Hamlin (713) 755-7746
Bailiff: J.J. Perry (713) 755-7746
Process Server: Kevin McGehee (713) 755-7746
Court Reporter: Gina Bench (713) 755-7746
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Year Elected or Appointed:
Appointed by Governor George Bush on November 22, 1999; Elected November 7, 2000.
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming Judge and with whom:
Assistant District Attorney, August 15, 1973 - December 3, 1999
First Assistant District Attorney, April 1, 1987 - December 3, 1999
338th Criminal Court
Judge Brock Thomas
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 15th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-7774
Clerk: Norma Lopez (713) 755-7774
Assistant Clerk: TBD (713) 755-7838
Coordinator: Karen Garrett (713) 755-7774
Bailiff: Harry Wolfe (713) 755-7774
Process Server: Frank Shillaci (713) 755-7774
Court Reporter: Edna Hipp Pruett (713) 755-7774
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Year elected or appointed: Appointed in August of 2002.
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
Assistant District Attorney in Harris County - November 1993 - August 2002
339th Criminal Court
Judge Caprice Cosper
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 14th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-7784
Assistant Clerk: Deanie Christian (713) 755-1818
Bailiff: Jerry Philpot (713) 755-7784
Process Server: Derry Jones (713) 755-7784
Court Reporter: Dana Hilty (713) 755-7784
Court Reporter: Vickie Long (713) 755-7784
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Year elected or appointed: 1992
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
1983-1984, Associate, Baker Brown Sharman & Parker
1984-1991, Assistant District Attorney, Harris County.
351st Criminal Court
Judge Mark Kent Ellis
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, 14th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Court Phone: (713) 755-5620
Clerk: Cynthia Bates (713) 755-5620
Assistant Clerk: Jose Pantoja (713) 755-7845
Coordinator: Karen Woolf (713) 755-5620
Bailiff: Marty Mingo (713) 755-5620
Process Server: Milton Johnson (713) 755-5620
Court Reporter: Brenda Burleigh (713) 755-5620
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Year elected or appointed: 1996
Previous legal experience/area of practice before becoming a judge and with whom:
1985 - 1993 Harris County District Attorney's Office
1993 - 1996 Private Practice
The Harris County Criminal Courts at Law have exclusive original jurisdiction of misdemeanors where the fine allowed exceeds $500 or where a jail sentence may be imposed (Sec. 26.045, Government Code).
Harris County Criminal Courts at Law
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1201 Franklin, 6th Fl.Houston, TX. 77002
713-755-5810
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Tommy Thomas, Sheriff
1200 Baker St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-6000
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