Judge Judy steps back after 30 years on TV

The legal icon is retiring from onscreen work but plans to stay creative behind the camera.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Judge Judy steps back after 30 years on TV

The legal icon is retiring from onscreen work but plans to stay creative behind the camera.

In brief

The legal icon is retiring from onscreen work but plans to stay creative behind the camera. Judge Judy is leaving her on-camera role after three decades to focus on producing, including a new court show starring her son. Originally reported by Variety.

Judge Judy calls time after 30 years

Judy Sheindlin is retiring from onscreen work after three decades presiding over court cases on television, first on Judge Judy and currently on Judy Justice.

Judy Justice finale airs October 22

The current show Judy Justice will release its series finale on October 22, marking the end of Sheindlin's on-camera career.

Shifting focus behind the camera

Sheindlin is stepping away from the bench to focus on producing work, with several projects on her slate.

Adam's Law leads her producing slate

Chief among her projects is Adam's Law, a new court show led by her son, judge Adam Levy.

Still going to be creative

Sheindlin stressed that while she's leaving onscreen work, she remains committed to creative projects behind the scenes.

“I'm Still Going to Be Creative”

The main idea

Judge Judy is leaving her on-camera role after three decades to focus on producing, including a new court show starring her son.

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