Judge Marilyn Milian is the show’s longest-running arbiter, presiding for 22 years beginning in 2001 on the revival that began in 1997. The original series ran from 1981-93 with Judge Joseph Wapner.

"Judge Mathis" and "The People's Court" will be coming to an end after their current seasons, drawing a close to more than 20 years on air.

Greg Mathis, television's Judge Mathis, held a book signing at Felicia Wintons' Books For Thought store in Temple Terrace, and it was abundantly clear that Mathis is inspiring people.