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Gregory Ellis Mathis (born April 5, 1960), also known as Judge Mathis, is an American former court judge for Michigan's 36th District, who is now a television court show arbitrator, author, film & television producer, and motivational speaker.

For 24 seasons from September 13, 1999 to May 25, 2023, Mathis starred in his NAACP Image Award and Daytime Emmy winning, syndicated reality courtroom show, Judge Mathis, for which he is best known. His program entered its milestone 20th season on Monday, September 3, 2018. Mathis is also the second longest-serving television arbitrator ever, behind only Judith Sheindlin of Judge Judy and Judy Justice by three seasons. Since 2023, Mathis has starred in Mathis Court with Judge Mathis. The series began on September 11, 2023, on Justice Central after the cancellation of its predecessor show, Judge Mathis, in early 2023. On May 5, 2025, Mathis Court with Judge Mathis was renewed for two more seasons through the 2026-2027 television season.

Mathis engages in outreach and philanthropy for the state of Michigan, such as for the Flint water crisis. On May 4, 2022, Mathis was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A spiritually inspired play, Been there, Done that, based on his life toured twenty-two cities in the U.S. in 2002. In addition, Inner City Miracle, a memoir, was published by Ballantine Books.

On June 19, 2022, a new E! reality program, Mathis Family Matters, premiered, starring Greg Mathis as the paternal head of household along with his family and their various loved ones as they encounter various domestic ups and downs. Mathis, and son Amir, served as Executive Producers of the series. It was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in recognition of its portrayal of his son Greg Jr's coming out story and his relationship with then boyfriend (now husband), Elliott Cooper. The series received widespread acclaim for highlighting Mathis and his family's strong, public support of Greg Jr. and his partner.