After three decades on television, Judge Judy Sheindlin is preparing to step away from regular on-camera work. When Judy Justice ends its run in October, the 83-year-old television icon says she is ready for a different chapter — one that includes more family time, afternoon naps, producing new projects, and less time in hair and makeup. 😳 She isn’t disappearing, though. She plans to remain active behind the scenes.

The person she trusts to carry her courtroom legacy is her 58-year-old son, Adam Levy. Levy, who previously served as Putnam County district attorney and later appeared on Tribunal Justice, will lead the new syndicated courtroom show Adam’s Law. Sheindlin believes he has the legal knowledge, memory, personality, and television presence needed to succeed. “I am handing this baton over to the right person,” she said.

Levy’s journey to the bench was not always straightforward. He followed his mother into law but once planned to spend a year as a ski instructor before accepting a prosecutor’s job. His career later included private practice, two terms as district attorney, and a lengthy defamation battle that ended with a $150,000 settlement and a public apology. His experience on Tribunal Justice ultimately helped convince his mother that he was ready for his own show.

But not everyone is convinced he can fill Judge Judy’s shoes. Some viewers praise his tough-but-fair approach, humor, and willingness to research cases, while others accuse him of trying too hard to imitate his famous mother or benefiting from nepotism. Either way, Sheindlin appears confident in her choice. The gavel may be changing hands, but her influence over courtroom television is far from over. ⚖️✨