Judge Brent Morgan

Biography

Brent Morgan is the son of longtime Midland family law and criminal defense attorney, Tom Morgan. Judge Morgan returned to his hometown of Midland to practice law with his father after graduating from Texas Tech Law School in 2005. While practicing with his father, Brent sat first or second chair on many successful trials and appeals, handling criminal defense and all manner of family law cases, including child support, child custody, and divorce matters. On January 1, 2017, he left his father's office to start his own firm with his wife, Piper Morgan. Until his appointment, the Morgan Law Firm continued to thrive and expand.  On August 15, 2025, Governor Abbott appointed Brent Morgan to be the Sitting Judge of the 318^th District Court.

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
  • J.D. - 2005
• Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
  • B.A. - 2002
  • Major: Speech Communication

Bar Admission

• Texas, 2005
• U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2011

Past Positions

• Thomas S. Morgan, Associate Attorney, 2005 to 2016
• Morgan Law Office, Attorney at Law, 2017 to 2025