Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post

Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney

"...the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Travis County Attorney David Escamilla. Tuesday afternoon, before about 50 people packed into..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sword of Escamilla Dangles Over City Hall?

Unabated rate discourse, post office roast, and more

"...is finally getting ready to drop on County Attorney David Escamilla's investigation of the open meetings/open records controversy that's..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Escamilla's Defense

Aftermath of Lehmberg removal trial leaves opponents still polarized

"...Judge David Peeples' expression was stern as he looked down from..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Escamilla's Deal: Changing the Subject?

"...Oct. 24, after nearly two years, Travis County Attorney David Esca­milla announced a formal settlement of the Texas Open..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Open Meetings: Case Closed?

A deal is near for seven current and former City Council members

"...City Council and the office of Travis County Attorney David Escamilla over criminal proceedings under the Texas Open Meetings..."

Oct. 18, 2012 News Post by Mike Kanin

Merging the Travis Attorneys?

D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation

"..."generational" – District Attorney Margaret Moore and County Attorney David Escamilla are promoting a proposal that would effectively merge..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...apologized, and endured lengthy public humiliation. Travis County Attorney David Escamilla's prosecution of Lehmberg – for that's what this..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

UPDATED: County Attorney Files New Lehmberg Removal Suit

Original petition dismissed

"...Court sources have confirmed that Travis County Attorney David Escamilla on Monday afternoon dismissed Kerry O'Brien's petition seeking..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

District 2 Race Gathers Steam as Delia Garza Decides Not to Seek Reelection

David Chincanchan has already kicked off his campaign, Vanessa Fuentes considering

"...run for Travis County Attorney to replace the retiring David Escamilla. In a statement, Garza said she's announcing her..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day Three: No One Sees You Drunk

BREAKING: Removal petition denied; Lehmberg keeps office

"...UPDATE: Judge David Peeples just ruled that Rosemary Lehmberg will not be..."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Commissioners Ponder D.A. / C.A. Merger

Court punts Lege agenda decision to Dec. 11 [UPDATE]

"...a long time to be reminded,” Travis County Attorney David Escamilla told the Chronicle this week. “Almost to the..."

Dec. 10, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...draft Garza into the race to succeed the retiring David Escamilla...."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day One: She Was Drunk

State attempting to show a pattern of drunkenness and deception

"...the State vs. Rosemary Lehmberg removal trial, visiting Judge David Peeples asked Travis County litigator James Collins: “Are you..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...a complaint from activist Brian Rodgers, Travis County Attorney David Escamilla opened an investigation of Council for TOMA violations..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County Attorney's Office: Welcome Back, Mack?

A former assistant county attorney may soon be re-employed by the county, despite a DWI charge.

"...If County Attorney David Escamilla's plan for retooling a portion of his office..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

C.D.A. Merger Plan Stumbles at Finish Line

Commissioners Court won’t pursue merger of prosecutors

"...themselves while tossing questions to Moore and County Attorney David Escamilla. Most of those questions – concerning anticipated efficiencies,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...– Rodgers filed a formal complaint with County Attorney David Escamilla, alleging that such meetings might create so-called "walking..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Psst! Wanna buy some (slightly ruined) eight-liners?

With stacks of ruined gambling evidence, the city, the county, and the APD are eagerly pointing fingers

"...are yet to be prosecuted, says Travis Co. Attorney David Escamilla, because his office is still investigating. But meanwhile,..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lehmberg's Next Ordeal: Too Drunk to D.A.?

Civil hearing to remove Lehmberg begins Monday

"...On Monday, Dec. 9, visiting Judge David Peeples will preside over a hearing on the question..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...– tax assessor Nelda Wells Spears and County Attorney David Escamilla – both of whom want the system to..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...provision, signing deferred prosecution agreements after Travis County Attorney David Escamilla concluded they had created illegal "walking quorums" by..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Law Is a Ass

The Great Open Meetings Scandal comes to its legalized conclusion

"...notebooks, calendars, phone records, and recollections, Travis County Attorney David Esca­mil­la has come to a "deferred prosecution" settlement with..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Michael King

County Drops Most Charges Against Protesters

104 of the 178 people arrested at the spring and summer protests will avoid court

"...After a months-long review, outgoing County Attor­ney David Escamilla has decided to throw out a majority of..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Suit Filed Against Lehmberg

Former political opponent alleges D.A. engaged in several criminal acts

"...be removed for intoxication was filed by County Attor­ney David Escamilla, who is the official ultimately tasked with representing..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Happens Next?

As D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg serves her sentence, the county attorney takes on the civil lawsuit and the next steps

"...local defendant in a first-time DWI case, her attorney David Shep­pard told reporters after she was led from the..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Doctor Is In – Then Out

Physician says she was fired for speaking out against bad management

"...by Central Health, received a termination letter from Dr. David Escamilla, the group's acting chief medical officer. At the..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

“Criminal D.A.” Plan Simmers at County

Commissioners to consider legislative role on Nov. 13

"...strongly include the incumbents, D.A. Margaret Moore and C.A. David Escamilla – have presented to the court; staff has..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Consolidate the Prosecutors

District attorney, county attorney propose path for prosecutorial revamp

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore, County Attorney David Escamilla, and a few of their best delegates went..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Hilton Honeymoon

The new City Council begins its reorganization

"...(as reported in the Statesman) by Travis County Attorney David Escamilla's explanation of the open meetings laws, which sole..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Mack Martinez steps down after a being arrested himself on drunk-driving charges

"...such as the one he now faces. County Attorney David Escamilla said the situation was "saddening" but that the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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