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Voices of Change: Tuskegee University

Melissa Morris Interview

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  • Interviewee: Melissa Morris
  • Date of Interview: August 8, 2022 
  • Interviewer: Jarai Boykins

Bio

Dr. Melissa Morris is a criminal defense attorney who is also currently the Democratic nominee for District Judge of the 263rd District Court in Harris County. Though she always knew she wanted to be a lawyer, she underwent an interesting chain of events that revealed to her the type of law she wanted to practice. Dr. Morris is an advocate for the proving of innocence and the preservation of families in her career. “ Stay hopeful and do what inspires you.”- Dr. Melissa Morris     --Compiled by Jarai Boykins