Morton Valdean Rucker

Background

Rucker, Morton Valdean was born on May 28, 1955 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Harold James and Helen Virginia (McCauley) Rucker.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1977; Juris Doctor, St. Mary's U., San Antonio, 1980.

Career

Associate, Law Office H.J. Rucker, Midland, 1980-1981; partner, Rucker & Rucker, Midland, 1981-1988; district judge, 318th Family District Court Texas, Midland, since 1988. Speaker State Bar Texas Professional Development Program, since 1991, faculty, since 1996. Faculty 20th Annual Trial Institute, Texas Academy Family Law Specialists, 1996.

Achievements

• Morton Valdean Rucker has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Midland Cerebral Palsy Center, 1994-1997. President Cmty. and Senior Superior vena cava syndrome Permian Basin, Inc., 1988, vice president, 1987, director, 1986. Director Alamo Young Men’s Christian Association, 1984-1986.

Member Texas State Republican Executive Committee, Senatorial District 25, 1987-1988. Chairman Midland County Republican Party, 1986-1988, legal counsel, 1984-1986. Finance vice president Midland Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1983.

Vice president Midland County Young Representatives,1983. Member Texas Academy Family Law Specialists, Midland County Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, camping.

Connections

Married Karen Elaine Haskell, December 5, 1981. Children: Clark Harrison, Dustin Douglas.

Father:

Harold James Rucker

Mother:

Helen Virginia (McCauley) Rucker

Spouse:

Karen Elaine Haskell

child:

Dustin Douglas Rucker

child:

Clark Harrison Rucker