How Old Was Judge Mathis When He Was Imprisoned?

Greg “Judge” Mathis was only 17 years old when he was imprisoned.

News of his mother’s colon cancer diagnosis reached him when he was in prison, and as a result, he received early probation.

Mathis began working at McDonald’s and later gained admission to Eastern Michigan University.

Who Is Greg (Judge) Mathis?

Greg Mathis, also known as Judge Mathis, is a former Michigan Court judge, TV court show arbitrator, author, TV producer and presenter.

Born on April 5, 1960, in Michigan, United States, Mathis attended Eastern Michigan University and the University of Detroit.

Mathis is best known for hosting the syndicated reality courtroom show, Judge Mathis, since 1999.

The show has won the NAACP Image Award and Daytime Emmy awards.

Mathis is regarded as the longest serving African American court show judge, and “the second longest-serving TV arbitrator ever.”

In 2022, Mathis launched a reality TV show on E! and tagged it Mathis Family Matters.

Also in 2022, Mathis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Aside from his work in the media, Mathis is a motivational speaker, a philanthropist and author.

Some of his written works include Been there, Done that; and Inner City Miracle, a memoir.