Who is Judge Mathis? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Judge Mathis is a well-known retired district court judge and the host of the award-winning reality show Judge Mathis. His show has been on the air since September 1999, and it is produced in Chicago, Illinois. He was a judge in Michigan’s 36th District Court from 1995 to 1998. He is also the first and only African American to serve as a judge on a court show.

Judge Mathis: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings

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Gregory Ellis Mathis was born on April 5, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the youngest of Alice Lee Mathis and Charles Mathis’ four kids and grew up in the same house. His parents split when he was young, and he was raised by his mother.

As a result of dropping out of school and joining a street gang, he was arrested multiple times as a juvenile. He was arrested at the age of seventeen but was released early on probation to care for his mother, who had been stricken with colon cancer. That was the turning point in his life.

Quick Facts

Real Name/Full Name	Gregory Ellis Mathis
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Judge Mathis
Birth Place:	Detroit, Michigan, the United States
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	5 April 1960
Age/How Old:	62 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 180 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 9″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 82 Kg In Pounds – 180 lbs.
Eye Color:	Black
Hair Color:	Black
Parents Name:	Father – Charles Mathis Mother – Alice Lee Mathis
Siblings:	3
School:	N/A
College:	Eastern Michigan University, University of Detroit Mercy
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Aries
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	Linda Reese (1985-present)
Kids/Children Name:	Camara Mathis Greg Mathis Jr. Jade Mathis Amir Mathis
Profession:	Retired district court judge, writer, actor
Net Worth:	$25 million

Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Judge Mathis, who was born on April 5, 1960, is 62 years old as of today’s date, 9 May 2022. Despite his height of 5′ 9′′ in feet and inches and 180 cm in centimeters, he weighs around 180 pounds and 82 kg.

Education

Greg took work at a McDonald’s after being released from jail in order to keep his probation. During this time, a family friend approached him and promised to help him gain admission to Eastern Michigan University. Later, he attended Detroit Mercy University.

Personal Life: Girlfriends, Wife, and Children

Judge Mathis is one of the few people who has maintained a long-term relationship. In 1985, he married Linda Reese, and the couple is still together today. Amir, Greg Jr., Jade, and Camara Mathis are the names of their four children.

Mathis is a judge and an activist who began his activism while still in college. In South Africa, he was active in organizing various anti-apartheid demonstrations. He’s also a well-known motivational speaker in the black community.

Is Judge Mathis a Homosexual?

Judge Mathis is not gay, but his sexual orientation is straight. Since 1985, he has been married to Linda Reese. Despite the fact that they have been married for several years, the two are still deeply in love, and Mathis is completely dedicated to his wife.

Career Opportunities

Greg was refused a license to practice law after completing his studies due to his criminal history. He stayed for several years, and his patience finally paid off. In 1995, he was elected to the Michigan 36th District Court Judgeship, making him the state’s youngest judge. He served on the bench for seven years and was recognized among the best five judges in the 36th District during that time.

Greg has earned the hearts of millions of viewers as a judge on the popular reality courtroom show Judge Mathis, as well as numerous awards. The show premiered in September 1999 and continues to air today. Greg can readily relate to the cases he handles on the show because of his criminal history, which adds to the intrigue.

He has regularly used the show to emphasize his difficult upbringing. He also motivates individuals by telling them how his life changed and he became successful. He continuously encourages the youth that no condition is too difficult for them to overcome.

Mathis debuted as an author in 2008 with the publication of Street Judge. Zane was a co-author of the book. He also went on to write another book, Of Being a Judge to Criminals and Other Things. He’s also written pieces such as Black Man Must Fight Obstacles and Inner City Miracle.

Awards

Greg has received numerous awards for his courtroom series Judge Mathis. In 2018, he received a Daytime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program. For many years, his series was nominated for Image Awards, and he won the prize in 2004.

Judge Mathis’s Net worth, Salary, and Earnings

Judge Mathis’ net worth is estimated to be $25 million in 2022. He earned some of this money while serving as a district court judge, and the rest via his reality courtroom show Judge Mathis. He earns a total of $5 million per year for the series.

Greg Mathis had a difficult childhood following his parents’ divorce, and he ended up joining a street gang. The news that his mother had cancer dramatically transformed him and aided him in his transition. He made a career change and eventually became a judge. His is a tale about putting the pieces back together and starting over.