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Judge Judy

Judge Judy


Smart, savvy and opinionated, the irrepressible Judge Judith Sheindlin continues to hold court.

ABOUT THE SHOW


Having made a name for herself as a tough but fair judge in New York's Family Court, Judge Judith Sheindlin retired from the bench in 1996 to bring her trademark wisdom to the widely successful series that takes viewers inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.

A former New York family court judge known for her ability to cut through a dispute and get to the core of the emotional issue at hand, Judge Judy acts as a true moral compass for people seeking guidance, resolution and a little common sense in their often complicated lives. Judge Judy's goal is to make a permanent and worthwhile impression that will discourage repeat offenders and help heal families and victims of injustice. There are many imitators, but only one Judge Judy!

JUDGE JUDITH SHEINDLIN


Even as a child, Judy seemed destined to pursue a legal career. She attended college at the School of Government at American University in Washington, D.C. and after her graduation in 1963, went on to New York Law School where she received her degree and began practicing law in Manhattan in 1965. As one of the most outspoken judges in the country, Judge Judith Sheindlin became the subject of a Los Angeles Times article in February 1993. The story caught the attention of "60 Minutes," leading to a segment on the popular newsmagazine show.

After her appearance, she was approached about the possibility of presiding over real cases with real consequences in a television courtroom. Intrigued by the notion of bringing her no-nonsense message to a national audience, she agreed. Shortly thereafter, Judge Judy became a reality, premiering in national syndication on September 16, 1996. In the same year, Judge Judy published her first book, Don't Pee On My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining, a brutally honest criticism of the American family court system. Her second book, Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever, was published in January 1999. A national best-seller, the book takes an in-depth look at women's issues.

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