Judge Me Not is an American legal drama television series created and executive produced by Judge Lynn Toler and loosely based on her life. The series stars Chyna Layne as Judge Zelma Jay Johnson, who wins a judicial seat at the age of 31. It also starring Javon Terrell, Terrence Green, Jonathan Chase, Gena Shaw and Bonita Brisker. The series produced by Swirl Films and AMC Networks.
The series premiered on the streaming service Allblk on May 25, 2023, and later on debuted on We TV.
It is a story of a young Black woman named Zelma Jay Johnson who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and a volatile love life all while taking on her new role as a judge in a city court full of outrageous characters both in front of and behind the bench.
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Cast and characters
Main
Chyna Layne as Judge Zelma Jay Johnson
Javon Terrell as Daryl Bledsoe
Terrence Green as Michael Johnson
Jonathan Chase as Martin Allen
Gena Shaw as Barbara Lester
Bonita Brisker as Jean
Recurring
Ben Bladon as Larry Steele
Allyson Rochelle as Judge Ruth Spangler
Malena Cunningham Anderson as Yvonne Johnson
Chuck Ashworth as Jim Grimes
Charles Black as Howard Graves
Amber Reign Smith as Neisha Towers
Melissa Yu as Melanie
Terry Allen as Tavon Vaunt
Jeremy Anderson as Andre Howard
Margo Graff as Denise
Durrell Lyons as Andrew
Patti Mactas as Lily Steele
Dawn Raven as Tawanda
Jasmine Sargent as Tanesha
Craig Elliott Williams as Prosecutor Meeks