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A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4
Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle
"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial campaign is the “backlog” of..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Defense Bar Faults Court-at-Law 4 on Backlog, Impartiality
Interim judge of family violence court responds to questions
"...to Dimple Malhotra (appointed interim judge for Travis County Court-at-Law No. 4 after Mike Denton stepped down to run..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood
Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches
"...There are seven criminal judges at the county level – handling class A and B..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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
"...There's now a second official candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination to succeed..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rerun at the D.A. Corral
Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.
"...over the horizon when Ronnie Earle and Shane Phelps sat down for breakfast last month in the Texas Club..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat
County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote
"...Dimple Malhotra, chief prosecutor of the Travis County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit, has been selected to fill the..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing
First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”
"...Mindy Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been accused..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far
Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause
"...of 57 people were arrested during the peaceful, pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of Texas, April 24, a spokesperson..."

April 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas, D.C. Dems Raise Funds and the Roof at Johnson-Jordan Dinner
DNC chair: "Opportunity everywhere" in "largest battleground state"
"...If you had any doubt that Texas is IN PLAY in 2020, let Tom Perez..."

Oct. 6, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Range War at Commissioners Court
Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections
"...Aleshire left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's most colorful political maverick would quietly fade..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Common Law
Can I cancel an order and get my money back because the item is taking so long to get here?
"...I ordered a sweater out of a mail-order catalog that I was going..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by Luke Ellis

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Records will not be released to the Chronicle
"...Chronicle, according to a new opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which reversed the A.G.’s position last month..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Law Wins Again
"...freedoms by denying them their right to a court-appointed attorney. In all of my "experiences" with WilCo, they have..."

June 20, 2006 Postmarks

The Common Law
I bounced a check, and now the store is threatening to press criminal charges against me if I don't pay the amount I owe within 48 hours. Can they really do that?
"...I bounced a check, and now the store is threatening to press criminal charges against me if I don't..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail
After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court
"...Frustrated by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

"Stop Garza" Movement Persists in County Attorney Race
Aleshire continues attacks on Mayor Pro Tem’s “ethics”
"...In the wake of a new website featuring a virulent attack on Delia Garza’s candidacy for Travis..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Kicking the Tires at Fleet
City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.
"...Documents recently obtained by the Chron­icle show that officials within the city's Fleet Services Division, and many..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign
Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary
"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 campaign Thursday evening..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House
“Policing is not entertainment.”
"...Zach Cam­den were among the Williamson County sheriff's deputies featured on the highly rated reality television show Live PD...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions
Campaigning by another name
"...to changing circumstances and increasing risks. On the local law enforcement front – still in campaign season – criminal..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race
As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination
"...On Tuesday, beneath the towering monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law
Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals
"...Health v. Phillips, the case brought by reproductive rights advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed Is Afraid of Needles
Bexar D.A. scuttles life-saving needle-exchange program
"...Bexar Co. District Attorney Susan Reed cares about you. Really, she does. So..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Common Law
How do I file a grievance against an attorney?
"...complaint regarding the ethics (or lack thereof) of an attorney. I don't know how (phone calls, letters, etc.) or..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts
D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office
"...The city of Austin has opened an investigation into why a top police official texted a former..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 the..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)
"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1
"...for criminal justice in Texas, as the "rogue prosecutor" law takes effect...."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law
Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead
"...Amid the growing number of abortion bans throughout the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on an Indiana..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Law Professor Ron Beal Surrenders to Governor Abbott's "Code of Silence"
“I wanted to let you know that you have won”
"...Greg Abbott to honor the Texas Constitution. The Baylor Law professor and authority on Texas administrative law wrote the..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Common Law
A relative passed away recently, and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. We don't know if she left a will. What can I do?
"...I have asked Joe Marrs, an attorney with a specialty in wills and probate issues, to..."

April 23, 2004 Column by Joe Marrs

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