Age, Biography and Wiki
Morris Overstreet was born on 10 July, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas, U.S., is an American judge (1950–2024). Discover Morris Overstreet's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Lawyer |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
10 July, 1950 |
| Birthday |
10 July |
| Birthplace |
Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
3 March, 2024 |
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He is a member of famous Lawyer with the age 74 years old group.
Morris Overstreet Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Morris Overstreet height not available right now. We will update Morris Overstreet's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Morris Overstreet's Wife?
His wife is Carla F. Ortique, MD
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| Wife |
Carla F. Ortique, MD |
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Morris Overstreet Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Morris Overstreet worth at the age of 74 years old? Morris Overstreet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. He is from . We have estimated Morris Overstreet's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Lawyer |
Morris Overstreet Social Network
Timeline
Before taking the bench, Overstreet served for five years as a prosecutor in the 47th Judicial District at the District Attorney’s Office in Amarillo, where he advanced to first assistant district attorney.
He also presided over the Potter County Court at Law Number 1 in Amarillo for four years.
As a prosecutor and trial judge involved in hundreds of jury trials and thousands of non-jury trials, Overstreet never had a criminal conviction reversed on appeal because of any error committed by him.
Morris L. Overstreet (July 10, 1950 – March 3, 2024) was an American judge.
He was the first African-American elected to a statewide office in the history of the State of Texas.
He earned a Juris Doctor Degree from Texas Southern University School of Law in Houston, Texas in 1975.
He was twice elected to serve on the state's highest criminal appellate court, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, from 1990 to 1998.
As a member of the court, he authored over 500 opinions.
Overstreet was a graduate of Amarillo High School in Amarillo.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with minors in Biology and Chemistry from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.
In January 1999, he qualified as a certified contract advisor with the National Football League Players Association and was authorized to negotiate contracts between players and NFL clubs.
He was a life member of the National Bar Association and was also a member of the American Bar Association, and served as a former chair of the Judicial Council Division.
Overstreet was also the president of the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association.
From August 1999 to May 2000, he served as the distinguished visiting professor of law at his alma mater, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.
In September 2002, Overstreet returned to Texas Southern University, where he served as the director of the Legal Clinic and professor of evidence and criminal procedure for four years.
In private practice, Overstreet served as general counsel to the Texas State Baptist Convention and chair of its statewide Bible Drill Competition.
He also served as the national legal counsel for Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and was a former chair of the State Bar Crime Victims Committee.
Overstreet was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas, and attended Windsor Village United Methodist Church.
He was also a life member of both the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
He was also a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.
He was a frequent lecturer and public speaker and had taught continuing legal educational classes statewide for justices of the peace, Constitutional county judges, municipal court judges, local bar associations, the State Bar of Texas Advance Criminal Law Seminar, and the National Bar Association.
Overstreet died of prostate cancer on March 3, 2024, at the age of 73.
