The television courtroom that Judy Sheindlin built into a cultural institution is entering a new chapter—this time with her son at the helm.
As her son, Adam Levy, prepares to launch his own courtroom series, Adam’s Law, Sheindlin—better known as “Judge Judy”—is keeping the legacy firmly in the family. The show is set to premiere this fall as part of CBS’s 2026–2027 programming slate, with the 83-year-old icon serving as producer.
CBS Media Ventures, the syndication and content licensing arm of Paramount Global, is behind the project. SW Newsmagazine reached out to CBS to confirm the filming location, but as of now, no details—California or otherwise—have been publicly announced.
The announcement arrives five years after the conclusion of Judge Judy, which wrapped in 2021 after an impressive 25-season run that began in 1996. The show became a daytime TV staple, with Sheindlin presiding over real small-claims disputes and delivering her signature blend of sharp wit and no-nonsense justice.
According to Sheindlin, the show’s ending wasn’t entirely her call.
“You disrespected my creation. And you were wrong. Not only in disrespecting my creation, but your gamble in what you put in its place.”
“We had a nice marriage. It’s going to be a Bill and Melinda Gates divorce,” she added.
Her remarks, made in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, underscored her frustration with CBS’s decision to end the show despite its enduring popularity. Network executives reportedly felt they had enough episodes banked to rely on reruns.
Levy, now 57, isn’t exactly new to the courtroom. He brings decades of legal experience, including serving as district attorney of Putnam County, New York, for two terms from 2008 to 2015. More recently, he’s appeared as a judge on Tribunal Justice, a courtroom show created by his mother that debuted in 2023.
With Adam’s Law, Levy steps into a starring role that naturally sparks conversations about legacy and opportunity. But with a career like his, the “nepo baby” label doesn’t quite stick—it’s more like a continuation of the family business, with credentials to match.
CBS Media Ventures president Steve LoCasci spoke to the network’s long-standing relationship with Sheindlin, making it clear her impact is one-of-a-kind.
“We have had an incredibly successful relationship with Judy over the last 25 years. It has been an honor representing her show, and just like there has never been another Oprah, there will never be another Judge Judy.”
After Judge Judy signed off, Sheindlin didn’t stay off the bench for long. She launched Judy Justice, now streaming on Amazon Freevee and Prime Video. The series keeps things in the family, too, featuring her granddaughter Sarah Rose Levy as a law clerk and step-grandson Alexei Mentzer in recurring roles.
With Adam’s Law, the Sheindlin courtroom legacy evolves yet again. This isn’t just a passing of the torch—it’s an expansion of the brand.
Will audiences embrace Levy the way they did his mother? That remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain: the gavel isn’t going anywhere.
And if you ask this editorial team? No one can replace Judy Sheindlin. With her razor-sharp wit and refreshingly direct sense of justice, she’s in a league of her own—no nonsense, no substitutes. Luckily for us, you can still catch Judge Judy on CBS’s Judge Judy Channel.
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