Roy Black is a retired American former lawyer; he has served for more than forty years in the courts and has mainly represented criminal defense and civil cases. Lately, he has been covered by the media due to the famous case of William Kennedy based on rape. Roy is still part of news channel talk shows for taking the trial of this conservative Smith’s case.
Roy Black Biography and Net Worth
Net Worth $80 Million |
Full Name Roy Black |
Date of Birth February 17, 1945 |
Age 77 (in 2022) |
Birthplace New York, United States of America |
Profession Former Attorney |
Spouse Lea Black |
Early Life and Education
Roy Black was born in New York City on the 17th of February, 1945. He follows Christianity and is half British from his mother’s side. For the first ten years of his elementary and primary education, he attended Dominican Boys’ High School and then went to the University of Miami to complete his bachelor’s.
Later from the same University, he graduated as a Juris Doctor in 1968. He also holds the record of gaining the highest possible number in the law bar test held in Florida.
Family Background of Roy Black
Roy came from a broken family and was the only child. Unfortunately, his parents decided to divorce right after his birth and moved on. His father moved to Australia, and his mother married his old friend from England.
Professional Career
Roy graduated as a top scorer in his batch and marked his performance as a record. For such concern, he was approached by the University of Miami in 1973 to serve there as a teacher. However, Roy started working there as a law professor, and his main subject was Criminal Evidence.
Since 1977, he has entered professional law firms and departments to serve as a Defense and Civil Attorney. Roy initially moved to Miami, became part of a civilized private firm for a decade, and resigned in 1987 as an Assistant Director.
At the moment, he owns a law firm based in Florida, where he has hired two managers and a team of 40 considerable members. Primarily he has been serving as an instructor at LA Universities part-time.
Roy Black’s Personal Life
Roy has been married to Lea Black, an American actress known for his character in the drama serial; The Real Housewives of Miami. They tied the knot in 1994 and have no kids.
Previously, Roy married twice to Naomi Morris and Nora Black, with whom he has three children living with their mothers.
Roy Black’s Net Worth
Currently, Roy Black has a whopping net worth of $80 million. So far, his leading case was with William Kennedy Smith, by which he made $4 million, and his charges per case went instantly high.
As a defense attorney, he has generated $60 throughout his career and the rest of his income through real estate and stake investments.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6’ 2” (in feet) |
Weight: 88 (in Kg) |
Figure measurements: 46-42-17 inches |
Eye color: Blue |
Hair color: Ash Brown |