Where Was Judge Judy Born
Judge Judy was born Judith Susan Sheindlin in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in a middle-class neighborhood and later attended James Madison High School in the borough.
Early Life and Education
Sheindlin studied political science at New York University and earned her law degree from New York Law School. Before television, she worked as a prosecutor in New York City family courts.
How Her Hometown Shaped Her Career
Her experience in New York's legal system influenced her direct, no-nonsense approach on the bench. She later moved to California, where her court show was produced and filmed.
