Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Judge Judy steps away as son takes courtroom spotlight
Judy Sheindlin, known as Judge Judy, is leaving television courtrooms.
Her show Judy Justice will finish on October 22.
She says she wants more time for other interests and does not want to keep doing hair and makeup for television.
Her son Adam Levy will host a new courtroom show called Adam’s Law.
The show begins on September 14.
Sheindlin will produce it and support her son.
Levy is a lawyer who has worked in private practice and as a district attorney.
Sheindlin believes he is now ready to lead a show by himself.
Judy Sheindlin will leave on-screen judging after Judy Justice concludes on October 22.
Her son, lawyer Adam Levy, will host Adam’s Law, premiering on September 14.
Sheindlin will produce Adam’s Law while pursuing other interests outside television.
Levy previously served two terms as district attorney of Putnam County, New York.
Judge Judy ran for 25 seasons before ending in 2021, followed by Judy Justice on Prime Video.
- Who
- Judy Sheindlin and her son Adam Levy.
- What
- Sheindlin is stepping away from on-screen judging, while Levy launches Adam’s Law.
- When
- Adam’s Law premieres on September 14, and Judy Justice concludes on October 22; Judge Judy ended in 2021.
- Where
- The programs are television and streaming courtroom shows connected to the United States.
- Why
- Sheindlin wants to pursue other interests and step back from television while continuing to support Levy.
- Judy Sheindlin’s age
- 83
- New show
- Adam’s Law
- Adam’s Law premiere
- September 14
- Judy Justice conclusion
- October 22
- Judge Judy run
- 25 seasons, ending in 2021
- Adam Levy’s legal background
- Lawyer, former private-practice attorney, and two-term district attorney of Putnam County, New York
- Producer
- Judy Sheindlin will produce Adam’s Law