Mr. Morales is a native Laredoan . He graduated from Martin High School where he was Salutatorian for the Class of 2005. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M International University and graduated with a 3.9 GPA from the D.D. Hachar Honor’s Program in 2008.

In 2013, Mr. Morales graduated as Valedictorian of Thurgood Marshal School of Law at Texas Southern University. He was the recipient of numerous awards in law school including receiving the highest grades in Constitutional Law, Oil & Gas, Consumer Law, Local Government, and Advanced Legal Analysis. He was also awarded the Elvin R. Ross III Peer Excellence Award and Scholarship for his academic excellence.

Mr. Morales passed the Texas State Bar in 2013. He was previously a partner at Martinez, Franklin, & Morales, Attorneys at Law. He also served as a Misdemeanor and Felony Assistant District Attorney in Webb County, Texas for five years. 

Mr. Morales has been an active member in the community as he has volunteered his time with various organizations including the Laredo Independent School District as a Trustee Laredo-Webb County Bar Association, Domestic Violence Coalition, NeighborWorks Laredo, Community Action Advisory Committee, Laredo Area Community Foundation, City of Laredo Ethics Commission, and LULAC #12. In 2015, the Webb County Domestic Violence Coalition recognized him as Professional of the Year because of his work with domestic violence victims. In 2018, the Laredo Next Generation Rotary Club honored him with the distinguished Presidential Award for his service in the Laredo community.