William Clifford Martin III

Background

III, William Clifford Martin was born on July 15, 1938 in Longview, Texas, United States. Son of William Clifford Junior and Frankie Judith (Farmer) M.

Education

AB cum laude with honors, Davidson College, 1961; Juris Doctor, University Texas School Law, 1963.

Career

Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1966; partner, DeWitt & Martin, Longview, 1966-1967; partner, Adams, Sheppard & Martin, Longview, 1968-1970; judge, court domestic relations, Gregg County, Longview, 1971-1977; judge, 307th judicial district, Family District Court, Longview, 1977-1990; senior district judge, family law, 1st Administrator Judicial Region of Texas, Dallas, since 1991. Formerly member Juvenile Probation Commission Texas, governments Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Committee.

Achievements

• William Clifford Martin III has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Army, 1964-1966. Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association (county family law secretary).

Interests

• Avocations: history, genealogy, bladesmithing.

Connections

Married Janet Marie Geist, June 3, 1961. Children Melissa Marie, Charles William.

Father:

William Clifford M. Junior

Mother:

Frankie Judith (Farmer) M.

Spouse:

Janet Marie Geist