Quick Info
| Profession | American lawyer, former judge, television personality, author, and producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/10/1942 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Judy Sheindlin
22/09/2026
A CBS and Paramount+ special titled Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable was scheduled to air to mark her 30-year television career. The special is part of the wider celebration of her retirement from the on-camera bench and her transition away from hosting courtroom television.
16/09/2026
Judy Sheindlin announced that she is stepping away from on-camera television work after 30 years. Her Prime Video series Judy Justice is set to end with its final episode on 22/10/2026, and she is shifting into a behind-the-scenes production role. The move also coincides with her son Adam Levy taking over courtroom duties in the new syndicated show Adam's Law.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Judith Susan Blum |
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| Also Known As | Judge Judy |
| Known For | The courtroom television series Judge Judy and Judy Justice |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | James Madison High School |
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| College | American University |
| Law School | New York Law School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Jewish |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jerry Sheindlin |
| First Husband | Ronald Levy |
Family
| Parents | Murray Blum, Ethel Blum |
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| Children | 3 |
Career
| Early Career | Worked as a prosecutor in the family court system |
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| Judicial Career | Appointed as a judge in New York City and later served as supervising judge of the family court division in Manhattan |
| Television Career | Hosted Judge Judy from 1996 to 2021 and later Judy Justice |
| Other Work | Author and television producer |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She graduated from American University and later from New York Law School. | |
| 2. She was appointed by New York City Mayor Ed Koch. | |
| 3. Her courtroom style made her a major television personality. | |
| 4. She remarried Jerry Sheindlin after an earlier divorce from him. |