Judge Judy 83 Signals Final Verdict, Leaves Son Adam as Her TV Legacy

**Judge Judy Announces Retirement, Passes Gavel to Son Adam Levy Ahead of Final Episode**

Judge Judy Sheindlin, 83, confirmed that her television career will conclude with the last episode of *Judy Justice* on October 22. In a recent interview with *People*, she revealed plans to hand the iconic gavel to her son, Adam Levy, who will host a new syndicated court show titled *Adam’s Law*.

The announcement marks the end of a nearly 30‑year run that began with her self‑titled program in 1996 and culminated in the final season of *Judy Justice* in 2021.

## Background & Context

Sheindlin’s courtroom journey started on the small screen in 1996, quickly becoming a cultural staple over its 25‑season run. The show earned her three Daytime Emmy Awards for *Judge Judy* and one for *Judy Justice*, underscoring her impact on daytime television.

Her tenure ended with the final episode of *Judy Justice* scheduled for October 22, after the series had already wrapped its final season in 2021. The decision to retire follows a brief stint on Prime Video’s *Tribunal Justice*, which aired from 2023 to 2026.

Adam Levy, who has served as a district attorney in Putnam County and worked in private practice, joined the show as a judge. He graduated from Hofstra Law School and has appeared on his mother’s program since its 2021 launch. Sheindlin’s personal life has also played a role in shaping her legacy.

She married Ronald Levy in 1976, divorced the same year, and then wed Jerry Sheindlin in 1978. After a divorce in 1990, she remarried Jerry in 1991 and has remained together since. Together they have three children, including Adam and daughter Sarah Rose, who currently works as a law clerk on *Judy Justice*.

## What Happened

During the interview, Sheindlin said, “I have a lot of other things of interest.” She added that she “doesn’t want to do hair and makeup anymore, but I still want my message to get out there.” The judge explained that she will keep her influence alive by producing *Adam’s Law*, a small‑claims court show that mirrors the format of her own program.

“There aren’t a lot of people who can carry a half hour on their own unscripted,” she told the outlet, adding that her son “has what it takes,” as he walks in her footsteps. Adam shared stories from his upbringing, recalling his mother’s no‑nonsense advice. “If you want baseball cards, don’t ask me for money,” he recounted.

He also reflected on a pivotal moment when a Suffolk County district attorney offered him a job: “Hi, this is Adam Levy’s mom. And yes, he’s going to take that job.” Sheindlin noted that Adam was “not readydone it” and expressed contentment: “I don’t have to prove anything else. I did it,” she gushed.

She added, “I don’t think that I’ve ever been this content before.” Her final episode on October 22 will close a chapter that began with her debut in 1996 and will be followed by the launch of *Adam’s Law* on September 14.

## What Happens Next

*Adam’s Law* is slated to begin airing on September 14, picking up where Sheindlin’s show concluded. The new series will feature Adam Levy presiding over small‑claims cases, drawing on his legal background and family legacy. Fans of the *Judge Judy* brand will now follow a new judge who carries his mother’s reputation into a fresh format.

The transition is also symbolic: Sheindlin’s decision to step away from “hair and makeup” signifies her desire to shift focus from the on‑camera persona to producing content that extends her legal influence.

By entrusting the gavel to Adam, she ensures that her courtroom presence will persist through a new generation while she explores other interests. The final episode of *Judy Justice* will air on October 22, marking the end of an era that began in 1996 and spanned 25 seasons.

Afterward, viewers can anticipate Adam Levy’s debut on *Adam’s Law*, bringing the Sheindlin legal legacy into a new chapter for audiences and courtroom fans alike.