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Judy Sheindlin
Judge Judy
5842 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6607
USA
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Judge Judy
(TV Show)
5842 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6607
USA
Phone: (213) 860-0222
Judith Susan Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, was born on October 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. She has become one of the most recognizable faces in American television as a television personality, judge, and author. Known for her quick wit, no-nonsense approach, and razor-sharp judgments, Sheindlin became a household name through her long-running television series Judge Judy, which aired for 25 years from 1996 to 2021. Her success has made her one of the highest-paid figures in television history and has established her as a cultural icon in the realm of courtroom television.
Sheindlin grew up in a Jewish family in Brooklyn, with her father, a dentist, and her mother, a homemaker. She attended James Madison High School and went on to American University in Washington, D.C., where she earned a degree in government. Afterward, she pursued a law degree at New York Law School, graduating in 1965 as one of only a few women in her class. In her early years, Sheindlin worked as a corporate lawyer for a cosmetics firm but found it unfulfilling. She soon transitioned to family court, a field where she believed she could make a more significant impact.
In 1972, Sheindlin became a prosecutor in the New York family court system, handling cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and juvenile crime. Her approach to family law quickly distinguished her as a formidable force. Known for her direct style, she emphasized accountability, tough love, and efficient case resolution. Her reputation as a tough but fair judge caught the attention of then-New York Mayor Ed Koch, who appointed her to the bench as a judge in 1982. Over the years, she presided over thousands of cases, developing her brand of no-nonsense justice and frequently chastising litigants for wasting the court’s time.
