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Judge Judy Sheindlin | Source: Getty Images
Judge Judy Sheindlin | Source: Getty Images

Jamie Hartwright Is Judy Sheindlin’s Daughter Who Lives Out of the Spotlight

Naomi Wanjala
Jan 16, 2024
06:00 A.M.

Like many celebrity kids who enjoy the privileges of having famous parents, including pursuing the same careers as theirs, making public appearances, and attending red-carpet events, that's not the case for Judy Sheindlin's daughter, Jamie Hartwright.

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Jamie Hartwright intentionally chose a life beyond the public gaze despite the enticing privileges that her mother's career might offer. She enjoys living a private life, and less is known about her life.

Jamie was born to famous Judge Judy Sheindlin and her first husband, Ronald Levy. In Judy's memoir, she opened up about the challenges she and her ex-husband faced while raising their children.

Judge Judy Sheindlin speaks on stage during the 2017 Forbes Women's Summit at Spring Studios on June 13, 2017, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Judge Judy Sheindlin speaks on stage during the 2017 Forbes Women's Summit at Spring Studios on June 13, 2017, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Judy Sheindlin's Daughter's Approach to Career Challenges

Judge Judy shared a humorous anecdote about Ronald's parenting style during the early years when Jamie and her brother were young. The media personality revealed that Ronald could only watch over their children if they requested hamburgers and fries.

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The story of Jamie's parents unfolded when Ronald, an established lawyer residing in New York, crossed paths with Judy. Their connection deepened, leading to a proposal during Judy's first year of law school.

Demonstrating her commitment to love and law, the celebrity judge happily accepted the proposal. She agreed to transfer to a law school in New York, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives together.

Although details about Jamie remain relatively private, Judy offered a glimpse into her daughter's world in her book. Her mother briefly delved into Jamie's personality and career, sharing a moment when she faced a challenge at her new job.

While less is known about Jamie's career, her brother, Adam Levy, is a judge with over 25 years of legal experience.

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When Jamie desired a raise but was unsure how to navigate the situation, she asked her mother for advice. Judy's response was, "You want more money at a job? Make yourself indispensable." Judy's mother's approach to career challenges offered a peek into the valuable guidance she imparted to her daughter as she navigated the professional landscape.

Judge Judy Sheindlin and husband Jerry Sheindlin on October 14, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Judge Judy Sheindlin and husband Jerry Sheindlin on October 14, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Jamie Hartwright's Wedding Had One Witness

When Judy Sheindlin's daughter was engaged to be married, she and her fiancé planned to visit her two weeks before the wedding to secure their marriage license in New York. During this period, Judy was married to her long-time husband, Jerry Sheindlin, after her divorce from Jamie's father.

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The dynamics took an unexpected turn a day before their arrival when Jerry, described as old-fashioned, approached Judy with concern, inquiring about Jamie and her fiancé's sleeping arrangements during their visit. Judy, always candid, explained that the couple had been living together for a year and would naturally share the same room.

Uncomfortable with the idea, Jerry set a firm boundary, explaining they wouldn't stay together in the same room if they weren't married. With this ultimatum, Jamie's mother took matters into her own hands. On a Saturday afternoon, with her neighbor as a witness, Judy married Jamie and her fiancé.

Judy and family attend the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Center on May 05, 2019, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images

Judy and family attend the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Center on May 05, 2019, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images

While less is known about Jamie's career, her brother, Adam Levy, is a judge with over 25 years of legal experience. Also, her step-siblings from her mom's second marriage to Jerry have established careers.

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Her stepsister Nicole Sheindlin is a graduate of New York Law and is actively involved in legal work, including working as a staff attorney and conducting jury and bench trials in several cases.

Meanwhile, Jamie's stepbrother, George Sheindlin, shifted from a Manhattan prosecutor to a trial counsel for Chubb Insurance and later embraced private practice. Her other stepbrother, Jonathan Sheindlin, found his niche in healthcare as a certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous.

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