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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Quick Facts About Judge Judy: Who Is Her Husband, Does She Have Kids, Net Worth, and More

Judge Judy Sheindlin, a retired New York family court judge, acts as an arbitrator on her TV shows like Judge Judy and Judy Justice, where she presides over real cases and issues binding decisions. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / Judge Judy)

Judge Judy Sheindlin stands as television's most formidable legal personality, earning an unprecedented $47 million (£37 million) per year as the highest-paid judge in broadcasting history.

The 81-year-old Brooklyn native has transformed courtroom television since launching 'Judge Judy' in 1996, building an empire that spans 25 years and continues with her current programme, 'Judy Justice.'

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