Judge Judy Sheindlin is passing the gavel to her son Adam Levy in a new court show called “Adam’s Law,” premiering September 14, 2026 on CBS Media Ventures. Sheindlin, 83, will serve as a producer on the syndicated daytime series, which marks a significant transition in the television court-show landscape after her original “Judge Judy” program ended in 2021.
Levy, 57, brings over 25 years of legal experience to the role. A Hofstra Law School graduate, he served two terms as Putnam County District Attorney in New York before stepping into television. He is currently stepping away from his recurring role on “Tribunal Justice,” another arbitration-based reality series his mother created for Amazon Freevee.
The announcement of “Adam’s Law” came after Sheindlin, who received a 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America in January, stepped back from her high-profile television presence. Sheindlin’s original “Judge Judy” ran for 25 seasons from 1996 to 2021 and became one of the most-watched court shows in daytime television history. She has since created multiple other court shows, including “Judy Justice” on streaming platforms.
According to E! Online, Sheindlin was initially hesitant about the project. The outlet reported that the 83-year-old “wasn’t on board” with the idea of her son having his own show at first, but eventually came around to backing the venture. Her decision to produce “Adam’s Law” suggests confidence in her son’s ability to carry forward the family’s courtroom television legacy.
The move represents a rare instance of direct succession in daytime court television. While other judges and arbitrators have hosted their own shows over the decades, few have had a family member directly take over a production slate. Sheindlin’s involvement as producer positions her to guide the show’s format and tone, potentially maintaining continuity with the style that made her original program successful.
CBS Media Ventures announced the premiere date on August 5, 2026, alongside the release of the show’s first trailer. The series joins other fall 2026 launches on the network, including “The Drew Barrymore Show” and Sheindlin’s own “Hot Bench,” which is also returning for another season. Levy’s transition from “Tribunal Justice” to “Adam’s Law” signals his mother’s confidence in his readiness to anchor a primetime court show.
Sources
- Variety — confirmed September 14, 2026 premiere date and Judge Judy as producer
- THV11 — reported premiere date and Sheindlin’s producer role
- CBC News — confirmed premiere date for CBS channels
- People Magazine — reported on Adam Levy following in his mother’s footsteps
- E! Online — reported Judge Judy’s initial resistance to the project
- Yahoo Entertainment — confirmed Levy’s Hofstra Law School background and Putnam County DA service
- Amazon Studios Press — documented Levy’s 25+ years of legal experience and current role on Tribunal Justice
- Broadcasters Foundation of America — announced Sheindlin’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
- Wikipedia — confirmed Judge Judy’s original series ran 25 seasons from 1996 to 2021
