Was Judge Mathis a real judge?

Gregory Ellis Mathis (born April 5, 1960) is a former Michigan 36th District Court judge, television court show arbitrator, author and Black interests motivational speaker/activist. Mathis is also the second longest serving television arbitrator ever, behind only Judith Sheindlin of Judge Judy by three seasons.

How to submit a case to Judge Mathis?

Think you’ve got a case for the Judge – call the toll free number: 1-888-V-E-R-D-I-C-T. Be prepared to give a brief description of your case. Also be sure to leave your name and phone number so that one of the show’s producers can get back in touch with you.

How does arbitration work on Judge Mathis show?

The parties sign an arbitration agreement to appear on the show. Each party receives an appearance fee of a couple hundred dollars, win, lose or draw. (Not sure if the witnesses get a fee, too. They probably do if the producers agree.) They also get all their travel expenses, hotel, food, etc. paid for by the producers.

What happens if you win a case on Judge Judy?

If the plaintiff A wins their entire claim, they are paid out of the fund, and the remainder IS SPLIT BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES! In other words, not only does the defendant NOT pay restitution, but they actually get a nice trip AND CASH IF THEIR OWN! Just for LOSING when sued.

Think you’ve got a case for the Judge – call the toll free number: 1-888-V-E-R-D-I-C-T. Be prepared to give a brief description of your case. Also be sure to leave your name and phone number so that one of the show’s producers can get back in touch with you.

What is the burden of proof on Judge Mathis?

Because Judge Mathis does not appear to know anything about the case prior to it going in front of him, the plaintiff in the case has burden of proof and must work to argue the case as well as answer any questions from Mathis.

Who is the current Bailiff for Judge Mathis?

Bailiffs and supporting roles. Since then, Judge Mathis has had two bailiffs. The current bailiff is Doyle Devereux. Sharing a somewhat similar nature as the judge himself, bailiff Doyle often acts as a comic relief for the show, interjecting lighthearted observations about the litigants and the cases.

How old was Judge Mathis when he went to jail?

As a child and teenage delinquent, Mathis found himself embroiled in frequent legal woes. He was a member of a street gang in Detroit, and he was arrested and sentenced to jail for illegally carrying a firearm when he was 17 years old.