Judith Susan Sheindlin (née Blum; born October 21, 1942) [1] also known as Judge Judy, is an American attorney, jurist, court-show arbitrator and television producer.

Jan 8, 2026 · Judy Sheindlin, American jurist and television personality who was best known for the show Judge Judy (1996–2021), in which she served as the arbiter of small-claims cases.

Jul 14, 2024 · Judy Sheindlin may be best known for doling out tough love on her long-running show, Judge Judy, but when it comes to her grandchildren, she has a different approach. "I spoil them," she …

Oct 27, 2021 · Biography.com examines the life and career path of Judith Sheindlin, the lawyer and judge who went on to TV fame as hard-nosed Judge Judy.

Judy Sheindlin (born under the name Judith Susan Blum) is an American court show arbitrator and television producer from Brooklyn, New York City. She is also a former prosecutor and family court …

Aug 2, 2025 · Before her television show ever aired an episode, Judy Sheindlin was a no-nonsense judge making waves in New York's troubled family court system. A reporter from The Los Angeles …

Jul 21, 2025 · Judy Sheindlin, a.k.a. Judge Judy, has been a fixture of courtroom television for decades. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Sheindlin served as a judge in the New York court system. Now, she …

Jul 24, 2025 · Since the 1990s, Judy Sheindlin has been known for resolving legal disputes in her televised courtroom. Her television career began on Judge Judy, which ran for more than 6,000 …

3 days ago · 3 Questions for Judy Sheindlin “Judge Judy” still fights for law and order, but she hasn’t lost her sense of humor. Jeanne Wolf (Michael Becker for Prime Video)

She retired from the bench in 1996 and began a television career as Judge Judy, an irrepressibly outspoken judge constantly admonishing plaintiffs and defendants. For more than ten years, …