Order in the Court - The TV Court Quiz

Answer: Judge Joe Brown

The syndicated 30 minute series, "Judge Joe Brown" premiered on September 14, 1997. On the series, Judge Brown, with his fatherly demeanor, emphasizes the mans responsibility to provide for his spouse and children to many of the litigants in his court.
Joe Brown was born on July 5, 1947 in Washington DC. He was raised and educated in Los Angeles, California, and attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he earned both a bachelor degree in political science and a law degree. Brown relocated to Tennessee in 1974, where he served as a judge on the state criminal court of Shelby County.
The website for "Judge Joe Brown" describes him as the, "Defender of womanhood, promoter of manhood".

Answer: Mills Lane

Mills Lane was the presiding judge for the syndicated courtroom series, "Judge Mill Lane", which aired from 1998 until 2001.
Lane was a former professional boxing referee, and was known for his catch phrase,Let's get it on", an expression he used to litigants at the beginning of their trials.
Judge Lane never presided over "The People's Court".

Answer: Judge Glenda Hatchett

The series, "Judge Hatchett" first aired in 2000. Unlike some of the other television judges, Judge Hatchett's approach in court is to intervene into the lives of her courtroom defendants, who are often troubled youths, and set their lives on the right track. Glenda Hatchett, a graduate of Emory University School of Law, received her first Judaical assignment in 1990, when she served as the chief presiding judge of the Fulton County in Georgia's Juvenile Court system. Hatchett is also the author of a national best seller, "Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say".

Her book reflects both her experiences as a jurist, and as the parent of two sons. The book presents principles and strategies adults and parents can use to encourage and enable children to reach their full potential.

Answer: Judge Mathis

The syndicated courtroom series, "Judge Mathis", premiered on September 29, 1999. with retired Michigan Judge Greg Mathis presiding over the proceedings. Judge Mathis mediates disputed and passes judgments in a civil court setting that is recognized by the judicial systems of several states. One of the objectives stated by Judge Mathis is to provide "justice that makes a difference" to those who appears before him. Mathis will often dispense guidance and advise to the litigants in his court, based on his own experiences as a former gang member and street-wise teenager. Mathis attributes his sauces to being given a 'second chance' to turn his life around, and encourages the wayward youths in his court to do the same, accept responsibility, and to become positive parts of society.

The serious tone of the show is often broken by the comments of the court bailiff Doyle Devereaux, who stands to the left of the judge, and provides a bit of comedic relief with his comments. Greg Mathis overcame his youthful indiscretions, and graduated law school.

He was denied a license to practice law for several years due to his criminal past. After finally being granted a license, Mathis was elected a Superior Court Judge in 1995, and served on Michigan's 36th District Court. Mathis was the youngest man in the state;s history to hold the position. Mathis served on the bench for five years before becoming a television judge.

Answer: Judge Akim Anastopoulo

At the beginning of each session, Judge Akim Anastopoulo enters to the chant (in unison) of his nickname, "Extreme Akim, Extreme Akim, Extreme Akim". On the 2001 one syndicated series, "Eye for an Eye", judge extreme Akim presides over a court where justice may not have been just. Revenge is the hallmark in Judge Akim's court.

In most cases, the plaintiff is some who was wronged by a defendant who is some way managed to escape the legal system punishment, but was possibly guilty. After hearing a case, Judge Akim will pronounce his unique form of punishment for the wrongdoer.

In one such case, a high school bully who harassed and assaulted a football team mascot at a game was sentences to dressing as a female cheerleader, and leading a school cheer at an actual football game.

In another case, a young men who was suspected of theft of private property from a locked vehicle, but was never prosecuted by the law due to insufficient evidence, was convicted in Judge Akim's court. As punishment, The judge allowed the victim to break into the vehicle of the accused, and remove his personal property, all under the watchful eye of the court officer, Big Sugar Ray.

The punishments are video recorded by the court reported, Brian "Kato" Kaelin (of the O.j. Simpson trial) and shown in open court, complete with the narrations of Kaelin. In a departure from normal court demeanor, Judge Extreme Akim has replaced his courtroom gavel with a baseball bat, with the word "justice' written on it.

Answer: Judge Judy

This syndicated courtroom series premiered in in 1996, and stars former family court judge Judy Sheindlin.
Judge Judy serves as the arbitrator hearing small claims cases, and handing down rulings. The litigants agree to accept the judges ruling as being final, and sign a waiver to that effect. By mutual agreement, judgments cannot be pursued in any other court unless the cased is dismissed "without prejudice" by Judge Judy. Awards made by the judge are paid by the producers of the shoe from a fund set up for each case. Any remaining monies from the judgment are then divided by the litigants foe that case.
Judge Judy is known for her sometimes harsh and stern comments to the litigants who appear in her court. The series has remained one of the more popular courtroom series, and has earned Daytime Emmy nominations for eight consecutive years.

Answer: Curt Chaplin

Curt Chaplin serves as the court reported on "The Peoples Court" presided by Judge Marilyn Milian. Chaplin conducts brief interviews outside of the courtroom following the judge's decision, with both the winning and losing litigants.
Doyle Devereaux services as the bailiff in the courtroom of "Judge Mathis, Petri Hawkins-Byrd is the bailiff for "Judge Judy", and Josephine Ann Longobardi was the bailiff when Judge Jerry Sheindlin presided over "The People's Court.

Answer: in the courtroom of "Judge Joe Brown"

The comment is directed to courtroom bailiff Sonia Montejano by Judge Joe Brown when a courtroom litigant presents physical evidence to the court. Judge Brown, in his gentlemanly southern accent, will request the bailiff to obtain the evidence from the litigant, and present it to him. Judge Brown has made a habit of referring to his female bailiff's by the title "Miss" and their first names. Before Montejano, courtroom bailiff Holly Evans was referred to by the judge as "Miss Holly".

Answer: Judge Alex

At the age of 19, Alex Ferrer joined the police department in Coral Gable, Florida. This gave him the distinction of being one of the youngest police officers in the state of Florida. Alex graduated from law school at the age of 24, and left the police department to practice law. Alex Ferrer later became an Associate Administrative Judge in the Criminal Court Division of Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit,where over a ten year period, he presided over thousands of criminal cases.
His television courtroom series, "Judge Alex"' premiered in September of 2005.

Answer: True

Judy Sheindlin of "Judge Judy" fame has been married twice to Jerry Sheindlin, who presided over "The People's Court" from 1998 until 2001. "Judge Judy first aired in 1996. The Sheindlins were married in 1977, and divorced in 1990. The remarried in 1991. Both judges have previous marriages to other people, and have five children between them.

The two judges performed the marriage ceremonies for all four of their adult married children, independently. Ironically, both judges were initially appointed to their positions as judges in New York State by one time New York City mayor Edward I. Koch. Jerry Sheindlin replaced Koch as the television judge of "The People's Court". in 1998.