Harris County District Attorney's Office changes have commenced.
Recently elected District Attorney, Pat Lykos, will be sworn in at the beginning of the year, but she is already putting her staff together. Jim Leitner, currently a defense attorney and a former Harris County prosecutor will become her first assistant. Also, Roger Bridgwater, current judge for the 178th District of Harris County, who lost his position to Democrat David Mendoza will be joining her staff as soon as he leaves the bench. They are both scheduled to be sworn in before the end of the year.
Both Mr. Leitner and Judge Bridgwater have worked as criminal defense attorneys in Harris County, Texas and are respected by the defense bar. Therefore, they should bring a fresh perspective to the District Attorney's office.
