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June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King
The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court
"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary
"...Democratic primary judicial race is that for the 353rd District Court, where popular incumbent Judge Tim Sulak faces repeated..."
Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King
How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?
Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left
"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on..."
Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials
Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”
"...District Judge Julie Kocurek has asked to be recused from..."
May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders
Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule
Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal
"...District Judge Lora Livingston has denied Texas Attorney General Ken..."
March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan
Rodney Reed's Attorneys Seek Retrial
Forensic experts believe Stacey Stites died before midnight
"...Attorneys for Rodney Reed filed a brief in a Bastrop..."
Feb. 12, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama
Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit
"...federal court on Tuesday, April 2, a Nueces County district court will decide whether Emily Borchardt can depose Travis..."
April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit
She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor
"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza has appointed a new leader to..."
Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum
D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree
"...four of the seven candidates running for City Council District 5 propped up their public safety bona fides during..."
Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma
VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims
Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors
"...where they occur, Travis County does not allow defense attorneys to be present to advocate for their client’s release..."
April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?
Take a look at the counties they chose from
"...Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor's attorneys signaled weeks ago that they'd ask for his murder..."
Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?
Get out of jail free $10K
"...a public defender in the Bronx, where line staff attorneys like her worked "24/7/365" representing people during their initial..."
Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
District 47
"...the four candidates running in the Republican primary in District 47 of the Texas Legislature are among Travis County's..."
Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature
District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case against..."
July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System
Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"
"...million dollars in fines. Taylor says she and other attorneys in a handful of states are collaborating on an..."
July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Judge, 167th District Court: Two Sides of the Law
De La Fuente vs. Wahlberg for the 167th bench
"...The race to replace retiring district Judge Mike Lynch has contracted since we first reported..."
May 11, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations
Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders
"...brief decision came a day after a Travis County District judge had denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s petition..."
Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan
During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors
Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning
"...two hours of closing arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys, delivered Nov. 7, the fate of Christopher Taylor is..."
Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
District 4 Contest Arrives in Court
Pre-trial hearing in Pressley v. Casar election contest
"...Judge Mills began by asking the attorneys to bring him up to speed on their positions,..."
April 6, 2015 News Post
Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary
This time it's personal
"...Such is the current Dem choice for the 419th District Court, where incumbent Judge Catherine Mauzy faces a challenge..."
Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King
Merging the Travis Attorneys?
D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation
"...– one old county hand calls it "generational" – District Attorney Margaret Moore and County Attorney David Escamilla are..."
June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys
Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services
"...the nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights, along with local attorneys Jan Soifer and Patrick O’Connell, filed a request in..."
Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma
Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race
Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race
"...jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand up for..."
Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
331st District Judge: A Matter of Opinion
What's a judge's job?
"...David Crain currently presides over the 331st District Court, one of nine felony courts in Travis County...."
Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
299th District Court: Montford and Sage Eye Next Stage
The two top vote-getters move to run-off
"...vote-getters. With four contenders in the race – defense attorneys Leonard Martinez and Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar, assistant district attorney-turned-defense..."
March 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Travis County District Attorney Moore and Her First Assistant Sued
Sexual assault survivor alleges the D.A.'s Office lied to undermine her
"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy..."
Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
201st District Court: Meachum Runaway
Meachum handily fends off Patterson
"...Meachum, leading her opponent, Jan Patterson, for the 201st District Court nomination (and de facto election) by a two-to-one..."
March 5, 2010 News Feature by Michael King
Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January
Is justice delayed justice denied?
"...In a July 22 statement, outgoing District Attorney Margaret Moore's office announced that the Mike Ramos..."
July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
More Wal-Mart Fighting – This Time Among Attorneys
Leader of legal team that defended city in Northcross Wal-Mart trial steamed about comments made about judge and city staff by Allandale Neighborhood Association attorney
"..."District judges, who rely on campaign contributions, are more subject..."
Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues
Defense attorney Joe James Sawyer says D.A.'s office is ignoring science
"...Sawyer spoke to reporters after meeting with fellow defense attorneys -- including lawyers for Springsteen's co-defendant Michael Scott --..."
