Judge Judy is retiring from on-camera courtroom television after more than 30 years, with Judy Sheindlin’s final episode of Judy Justice due to air next month.
The 83-year-old television judge told People she would step away from the screen when the streaming series concludes, turning her attention to other endeavours.
Sheindlin will remain involved in courtroom television behind the scenes, helping to produce a new programme fronted by her son, Adam. Adam’s Law is scheduled to debut on Monday, according to several local outlets.
Her son’s programme will follow Sheindlin’s long-running presence in the genre, which began with the syndicated series Judge Judy in 1996.
Before moving into television, Sheindlin earned a law degree from New York Law School and was appointed to New York’s Family Court bench in 1982. She later became a supervising judge in Manhattan.
Her direct and no-nonsense manner attracted wider attention after she appeared on 60 Minutes, leading to the launch of Judge Judy. The daytime show ran until 2021 and became a major television phenomenon.
Sheindlin then moved to streaming with Judy Justice in 2021. The successful programme is set to end this year, marking the close of her on-screen courtroom career.
