Courtroom icon Judge Judy retires after 30 years on television

30 Years Ago Today: Judge Judy Premiered - A Look Back

On Sept. 16, 1996, Judge Judy premiered in first-run syndication. Judith Sheindlin — already known in legal circles for her blunt style on the Manhattan Family Court bench — began hearing real small-claims disputes in a simulated courtroom. Parties signed contracts agreeing to binding arbitration. The awards were limited, the cases were everyday fights over […]

Inside Judge Judy’s grand exit bash after decades of on-screen work

Judge Judy celebrated her exit from on-screen TV after 20 years at No. 1 with a high-security bash for nearly 100 guests.

Judge Judy Reveals Why She's Really Retiring At 83 - 'It's Time...'

James Conrad originally posted Judge Judy Reveals Why She’s Really Retiring At 83 – ‘It’s Time…’ on TheMix.net it is syndicated here with permission.

Judge Judy explains why she's retiring after 30 years in a TV courtroom: 'It's time'

On 'Good Morning America,' Judge Judy Sheindlin discussed why she is 'retiring from in front of the camera TV bench' after 30 years.

Judge Judy retires from the bench but insists she isn't done

Judy Sheindlin, the arbitrator known to millions as Judge Judy, is stepping away from on-camera work after 30 years, capping a run that reshaped daytime television.

Judge Judy says she will step away from TV judge role next month

Judge Judy said she is officially leaving her TV judge role next month as she shifts her focus to work behind the scenes.