Jamie Hartwright – A Glimpse into the Life of Judy Sheindlin’s Daughter

Jamie Hartwright, the daughter of Judy Sheindlin—better known as Judge Judy—and Ronald Levy, has often found herself in the public eye due to her famous mother.  However, despite her family ties to fame, Jamie has lived a relatively quiet life that revolves around her children and charitable causes she serves.  In this article we look into the life of Jamie Hartwright through an exploration of her background, career, family and impact on society.

Early Life and Family Background

Jamie Hartwright was born on February 2, 1966, in New York, New York. She is the firstborn child of prominent television personality and former family court judge Judy Sheindlin as well as Ronald Levy who is a juvenile prosecutor.

Siblings

Jamie Hartwright has several siblings, both biological and step-siblings. Here is some information about them:

• Adam Levy: Adam is Jamie’s biological brother. He was born on October 9, 1968. Adam followed a career in law and served as the District Attorney of Putnam County for two terms.
• Gregory Sheindlin: Gregory is one of Jamie’s step-siblings from her mother’s marriage to Jerry Sheindlin. He was born in September 1964. Gregory is a lawyer.
• Jonathan Sheindlin: Jonathan is another step-sibling. He was born in September 1967. Jonathan pursued a career in medicine and is a retinal surgeon.
• Nicole Sheindlin: Nicole is also a step-sibling. She was born in November 1968. Nicole is a lawyer and has been involved in various legal and philanthropic activities.

Judy Sheindlin: Mother

Judge Judy, whose real name is Judy Sheindlin, was born on October 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents were named Murray and Ethel Blum. She went to James Madison High School in Brooklyn and graduated in 1961.  After that, she went to American University in Washington D.C. where she studied government and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Then she went to New York Law School and got her Juris Doctor degree in 1965.

Judy started her career as a corporate lawyer but soon became a prosecutor in the New York family court system. Her straightforward and no-nonsense approach caught the attention of New York City Mayor Ed Koch, who appointed her as a judge in 1982.  She gained a reputation for being tough and fair, which led to her being featured on the TV show “60 Minutes” in 1993.  This exposure helped her land her own TV show, “Judge Judy,” in 1996, which became a huge success and made her a well-known television personality.

Personal Life

Judy Sheindlin has had an eventful personal life with two marriages. Back in the year 1964, she married Ronald Levy. Ronald was a prosecutor, and they have two children: Jamie and Adam. However, their marriage ended in 1976. In 1977, she was married to a judge and author, Jerry Sheindlin. They separated in 1990 but again married each other in 1991 and have stayed together ever since.

Jerry brought three children along with him from his previous marriage, making their family even larger. Judy and Jerry celebrate over 40 years of marriage, surviving as a robust and very respective relationship. They are the proud parents to a combined family of five children and many grandchildren.

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Ronald Levy: Father 

Father Ronald Levy was born in the U.S. – though very little is known about his birth and parents, he turned out to be a lawyer who served as a prosecutor in juvenile court. In 1964, Ronald Levy married Judy Sheindlin and brought up two children: Jamie and Adam. Ronald Levy’s rise to fame is closely linked to his marriage to Judy Sheindlin, who later became famous as Judge Judy.  While Ronald Levy himself did not become a public figure, his connection to Judy Sheindlin brought some attention to his career as a prosecutor.

Personal Life and Family

Jamie Hartwright has mostly stayed out of the public eye. She is married to Kenny Barber, a police officer in Massachusetts, and they have a son named Casey Barber. Jamie was described as a stay-at-home mom in a 2010 profile of her sister Nicole. Casey, born on June 14, 1988, spent a lot of time with his grandparents, Judy and Jerry Sheindlin, when he was young.

Jerry fondly remembers carrying Casey around and people mistaking him for his own son. When Casey was 13, Judy wanted to create a TV show called “Court ‘n Kids” with him as the judge, but it didn’t happen. Casey followed in his grandmother’s footsteps, earning a bachelor’s degree from Keene State College and a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law in 2013, where he met his first wife, Olivia Weil.

They married on September 7, 2013, at Judy’s estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, with Judy officiating the wedding. Casey and Judy later co-founded Queen Bee Productions, which produced the court show “Hot Bench.” Casey also started a social media management company called Run Before You Can Walk in 2013.  Casey and Olivia divorced in 2022, and later that year, Judy officiated Casey’s second marriage to Barbara “Betsy” Collins.

Social Media Presence

Jamie prefers to keep her life private and does not have a public social media presence. Her mother has a presence across all social media platforms, as Judge Judy has an Instagram account @judgejudytv having 300 K followers. She also has an X account, having 8291 followers. You can also find her on Facebook where she has 3.8 million followers.  Judge Judy has 1.4 million followers on TikTok with 25.8 million likes. Her YouTube channel @JudgeJudy has a substantial following of 908 K subscribers.

Net Worth

Jamie Hartwright’s exact net worth is not publicly known. However, it is estimated to be around $1 million. Her mother, Judy Sheindlin, is very wealthy, with a net worth of about $480 million.

Bottom Line

Jamie Hartwright, daughter of Judy Sheindlin, has lived a quiet life despite her famous family. She focuses on her children and charitable work. Jamie’s story shows how she balances her own path with her mother’s legacy.