Judge Maria Lopez is a U.S. syndicated courtroom television program in which guests themselves present and argue small claims civil actions before the presiding judge Maria Lopez. For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... In broadcasting, syndication is the sale of the right to broadcast radio shows and television shows to multiple stations, without going through a broadcast network. ... Television series redirects here. ... For the Australian television movies see Small Claims. ... In the common law, civil law refers to the area of law governing relations between private individuals. ... Maria Lopez is a Cuban-American former judge and is currently a television jurist on the US syndicated television show Judge Maria Lopez. ...

Judge Maria Lopez is known for her raspy voice and her quotes. Lopez's show debuted in the same week as another syndicated courtroom show featuring a Latina judge, Cristina's Court. Lopez and Cristina Perez are the third and fourth Hispanic-American judges to preside over a television court show, following The People's Court's Judge Marilyn Milian and Judge Alex. Some critics accuse her of trying to copy Judge Milian, being that both judges are Cuban-American and have a tendency to quote in Spanish during their cross-examinations. Some critics have also questioned her ability to judge and interpret over cases and have criticized her extremely raspy voice. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Cristina Pérez is a Colombian judge who has a television show in Telemundo USA. Her show, Corte de Familia (Family Court), is part of a daily, one hour and a half court shows block of Telemundo that also includes Ana Maria Polos show. ... Judge Joseph Wapner, who presided over cases from 1981 to 1993. ... Judge Marilyn Milian, the current judge of The Peoples Court, has presided over cases since 2001. ... Judge Alex Ferrer Judge Alex is a United States syndicated courtroom television show that debuted September 12, 2005. ...

The half-hour series, produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television, debuted in the United States and Canada on September 11, 2006. In January 2007, Sony Pictures renewed the series for a second season despite low ratings. The hour (symbol: h) is a unit of time. ... A Television producer oversees the making of television penis programs. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Controversy

Lopez's state career ended after she sparked a public outcry for ordering probation -- which critics considered a lenient sentence -- for a transgendered man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy. She was also accused of scolding the prosecutor in the case. In 2003, a hearing officer ruled that Lopez had lied under oath and abused her office, and ordered a six-month suspension and a public apology.

Lopez resigned, and later made a deal with the state Commission on Judicial Conduct: She would apologize for berating a court officer without admitting she had violated the judicial code.

Also discovered

Quotes

• "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the courtroom!"
• "Take him out of here!"
• "I am the American dream."
• "Let me teach you a little Spanish: Vamos al grano. Get to the point!"
• "You are one taco short of a combination plate!"
• "There's only one person who decides the truth here. I DO!!"
• "You're a CHUMP!"
• "Take that bone to another dog."

External links

• Official website Judge Maria Lopez site