Judge Judy, 83, Steps Away From TV After 30 Years — Son Adam Levy Takes the Spotlight

Judith Sheindlin, better known to millions of viewers as Judge Judy, is preparing to step away from regular on-camera television work after a career that has lasted about 30 years.

At 83, Sheindlin says she is ready for a different chapter of her life. Her current courtroom series, Judy Justice, is scheduled to end in October 2026.

Passing the Spotlight to Her Son

As she moves away from the television courtroom, Sheindlin is supporting her son, Adam Levy, as he begins his own courtroom television show, Adam’s Law.

Levy is a former district attorney and lawyer who has also appeared as a judge on Tribunal Justice. His new show premiered on September 14, 2026.

Sheindlin has publicly expressed confidence in her son’s ability to handle an unscripted courtroom program. She believes he has the personality and experience needed to connect with television audiences.

Why Judge Judy Is Leaving the Camera

Sheindlin has explained that she has other interests she wants to pursue and is ready to spend more time away from the demands of being in front of the camera.

Her plans include spending time with family, enjoying more personal time and developing new creative projects.

One of those projects is Judyverse, an adult animated series inspired by viral AI-generated videos featuring a fictional baby version of Judge Judy.

A 30-Year Television Career

Sheindlin first became a major television star when Judge Judy premiered in 1996. The original series continued until 2021 before she moved to Judy Justice.

Her television career has made her one of the most recognizable figures in courtroom entertainment, and she has received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

Now, rather than continuing to appear regularly on screen, Sheindlin plans to remain involved in television through production and new projects.

A New Chapter for Judge Judy

Although Judy Justice is coming to an end, Sheindlin is not simply disappearing from the entertainment world.

She is moving into a role that allows her to spend more time with family while continuing to develop television projects behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, her son Adam Levy is beginning his own chapter in courtroom television, creating a family connection between two generations of legal television personalities.

For longtime Judge Judy viewers, the change marks the end of an important era — but also the beginning of something new for the Sheindlin family.