Judge Joe Brown was born on July 5, 1947 in Washington, D.C. and is best known for his work as the star of the television court program, the Judge Joe Show. He also served as a judge in the Criminal Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, where he gained national fame for presiding over the final appeal of James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $35 million (2024)
Judge Joe Brown, a highly regarded TV show host in DC, is set to amass an impressive net worth of $35 million by 2024. Brown's immense wealth stems from his accomplished career as a television personality. Over the years, he has exemplified excellence and professionalism in his role as a judge on the beloved TV show. His expertise, charisma, and fairness have gained him a massive following and boosted his popularity, ultimately leading to significant financial success. Judge Joe Brown's substantial net worth is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
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About
Famous as the star of the television court program the Judge Joe Show, he is also known for his work in the Criminal Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. He rose to national fame while serving as the judge during the final appeal of convicted Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassin James Earl Ray.
Before Fame
He received both his undergraduate degree in political science and his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Early in his legal career, he achieved the distinction of being the first Memphis prosecutor of African descent.
Trivia
He was the first black judge to preside in a court television show: he paved the way for Future generations of TV judges like Greg Mathis. In 2014, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for District Attorney of Shelby County, Tennessee.
Family Life
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Los Angeles, California, he also spent a significant portion of his life in Tennessee. Before ending in divorce, his first marriage produced two sons.
Associated With
His courtroom set stood right beside Judge Judy's, at the Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles.